Christianity

Sunday, June 8, was a memorable day in global Christendom; it was the celebration of Pentecost, the birthday of Christianity. It was also the 56th anniversary of St Sebastian’s Catholic Cathedral, Ijebu-Ode. However, in Ijebuland, these religious anniversaries paled into insignificance because it was the period of Eid el Adha,…

While Christians remained the world’s largest religious group at the end of the decade that ended in 2020, Christianity’s growth did not keep up with global population increase. But Islam — the world’s fastest-growing major religion — increased its share of the world population, as did the religiously unaffiliated, the…

Nigerian social media activist Verydarkman has shed more light on why he seems to be only after Christianity Comparing Christianity to Islam pointed out scenerios tthat differ the two religions and why he finds one unpleasant Speaking further, he dared netizens to provide proof of Muslim clerics carrying activities he…

(RNS) — The election of Pope Leo XIV has felt like a balm, as the Chicago native who spent decades in Peru has revealed himself as a leader with a modern globalist perspective, rooted in dignity, solidarity and mercy. The warm reception he’s received from Catholics and non-Catholics alike shows…

COMMENTARY "The Ritual" highlights Christianity’s influence on society, but ultimately falls short of its cultural moment Published June 6, 2025 2:47PM (EDT) Al Pacino in "The Ritual" (XYZ Films) Vice President and sentient gravy stain JD Vance was jokingly credited with the death of Pope Francis in April, as evidenced by numerous memes and comedic riffs still circulating.…

Bear Grylls, a prominent TV personality and adventurer, has shared how his Christian faith has profoundly impacted his life and wants to encourage others to likewise turn to Christ. Bear Grylls, a prominent TV personality and adventurer, has shared how his Christian faith has profoundly impacted his life and wants…

(RNS) — The leader of a major evangelical publication was named the new president of the John Templeton Foundation, one of the nation’s largest funders of research into spirituality and meaning making. Tim Dalrymple, currently the CEO and president of Christianity Today magazine, will become the third president of the…

(The Conversation) — Several Republican-led states have restricted transgender rights: Iowa has signed a law removing civil rights protection for transgender people; Wyoming has prohibited state agencies from requiring the use of preferred pronouns; and Alabama recently passed a law that only two sexes would be recognized. Hundreds of bills…

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Christianity has had a choppy relationship with the animal kingdom over the years, from the sacrifices of the Old Testament to the generally favorable status animals enjoy in the modern Christian mindset. Along the way, the Christian Church has had a particularly tough time deciding where it stands, caught between…