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Pope Leo XIV makes a rare 1-day visit to glitzy Monaco
1+ week, 1+ day ago (739+ words) By NICOLE WINFIELD and SYLVIE CORBET Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the visit would provide the American pope with his first real chance to speak to all of Europe. "In the Bible, it is precisely the small ones who play…...
Scamming the faithful: Pastors warn congregants about AI deepfakes
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (1444+ words) By Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald MIAMI " When a man named Sergio messaged Pastor Jennifer LeClaire insisting she had promised him a personal phone call and prophetic counseling, she assumed it was a misunderstanding. Though he was an avid follower of…...
‘Christ is king’ becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1085+ words) On its own, the phrase "Christ is king" sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the divine ruler of the universe. Catholics and many Protestants celebrate a Christ the King Sunday each year. But the…...
Sugartown Strawberries Farm in Malvern offers “Hayride for Hope”
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (288+ words) Hayrides will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 21 and are free of charge " though riders are asked to bring a food donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard. MALVERN" Sugartown Strawberries Farm in Malvern is holding a "Hayride for…...
Pope laments ‘ashes of international law’ left by today’s conflicts in Ash Wednesday liturgy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (246+ words) Leo revived the traditional prayer and procession that Pope Francis largely delegated to others in his final years. He walked with dozens of monks, priests, bishops and cardinals from one Roman church to another and then sprinkled ashes on the…...
A 15-week ‘Walk for Peace’ concludes with Buddhist monks’ arrival in Washington
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (812+ words) By TIFFANY STANLEY and DEEPA BHARATH The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka. After spending Monday night at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, they crossed over the Chain Bridge…...
Polygamous sect’s sway has dwindled in twin towns on Arizona-Utah line. Residents enjoy new freedoms
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1130+ words) These days, Colorado City, Arizona, and neighboring Hildale, Utah, look much like any other town in this remote and picturesque area near Zion National Park, with weekend soccer games, a few bars, and even a winery. Until courts wrested control…...
Everyday ethics: The ethical implications of how power is used
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (353+ words) Nobody likes a bully. I suspect even the bully who feasts on fears worries others will find out his own weakness. He probably learned at an early age that he doesn't play well with others and needs to dominate them…...
St. Paul’s Baptist Church community celebrates Day of Service on MLK Day
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (596+ words) WEST GOSHEN'Several dozen parishioners of St. Paul's Baptist Church and community members celebrated the Martin Luther King holiday for the 22nd year, Monday, with the Day of Service, at the church and the West Chester Community Center. The church spear-headed a…...
Commentary: Does God love a game’s losers, too?
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (566+ words) After the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX last year, Coach Nick Sirianni proclaimed, "God's blessed us very much." He gave us all the talents to be able to get here." So first and foremost, thanks to Him," adding later,…...