The honor of delivering the first reading at Pope Francis’ funeral Mass on Saturday fell to Kielce Gussie, an American who ...

More than 250,000 people paid their respects to the pontiff at his funeral in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican said ...

I woke up one morning recently after not sleeping well. I will admit that I was feeling stressed. I was preparing for extra ...

Kids on Mission through Wilkinson Church of Christ launched a Clean Water Fundraiser, with local families working on several different projects this spring to benefit Compassion International.

I know of a couple who were unable to conceive a child until their tenth year of marriage. I also have friends who endured ...

This week, we continue with our discussion about heaven, and realize we’ve left many stones unturned. Even though our ...

Riley Leonard was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the No. 189 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft - thereby proving ...

Guests at the Vatican service were told of the Pope's call to "build bridges", as Trump and Zelensky were pictured meeting ...

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This essay is the second in a series on hermeneutics or biblical interpretation, as part of a broader examination of how the majority Christian position has often been incorrect when critically ...

In one of the richest states in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, no one should die from something that costs $30 to ...

Follow live coverage from Pope Francis's funeral as world leaders gather in Rome. Francis died on Easter Monday after 13 ...