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Pope amplifies criticism of Iran war and says 'God does not bless any conflict"
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (728+ words) Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U. S. -Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that "God does not bless any conflict" and certainly doesn't side with those who drop bombs. Leo spoke during a gathering of top bishops of…...
From your own AI Jesus to Buddha Bot Plus " The religious tech boom has arrived
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1152+ words) A faith-based AI gold rush is underway Chris Breed, the company's CEO, noted the surprising emotional connection users form, stating: "You do feel a little accountable to the AI. They're your friend. You've made an attachment." This venture is part…...
The unconventional Christian movement with existential lessons for troubled Congo
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (990+ words) April 6 has been marked in Congo as Kimbangu Day since 2023 The founder of one of Africa's largest independent churches spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged his activities…...
From 'Buddha Bot' to $1. 99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1241+ words) For some evangelical Christians, faith is about having a personal relationship with Jesus. At $1. 99 per minute, the tech company Just Like Me is taking that concept to a new level. Users of the platform can join video calls with an…...
In Congo, an unconventional Christian movement has existential lessons for the troubled nation
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (983+ words) The founder of one of Africa's largest independent churches spent 30 years in jail and died a prisoner, banished far from his home by Belgian colonial authorities who judged his activities to be dangerous. Unexpectedly, Simon Kimbangu's religious movement spread across…...
Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church, and critical challenges
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1014+ words) When Pope Leo XIV pronounced himself a "son of St. Augustine" the night of his election, some Algerians took that to mean his ancestors hailed from the North African country where the 5th century saint lived and died. Leo's line, of…...
Pope Leo: The American-born pontiff who became as a critic of Trump's war in Iran
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (786+ words) The first US-born pope has clashed with the Trump administration over its positions on war and immigration The Pope welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East with "great satisfaction" on Wednesday, following a rare intervention to…...
Church of England to apologise for role in forced adoptions
3+ day, 1+ min ago (446+ words) The Church of England is planning to issue an apology for its part in historical forced adoptions, it has been reported. An estimated 185, 000 children were taken from unmarried mothers and adopted between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales. About 100 mother and…...
A project to save rural synagogues grows from Maine to Montana
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (709+ words) Rabbi Rachel Isaacs spent the days leading up to Passover overseeing the preparation of ceremonial foods at Beth Israel Congregation, a synagogue in central Maine where membership has quadrupled over the last 15 years. These days, growing congregations is very much…...
Reading list for Texas schools includes bible stories like Jonah and the Whale
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (749+ words) A proposed reading list for Texas public schools, featuring biblical narratives like Jonah and the Whale, sparked a heated debate at a state education board meeting on Tuesday, drawing an overflow crowd. Religious leaders, teachers, parents, and students spent hours…...