Christianity

(RNS) — The world is saddened by the loss of Pope Francis, the pope who reminded us what Christianity is truly about. From the first moment he appeared publicly on March 13, 2013, greeting the crowd from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, we knew he was going to be…

A Christianity Today editor has apologized for publishing an article during Holy Week that questioned whether Jesus was crucified with nails,... A Christianity Today editor is apologizing for an article that sparked a social media firestorm for implying that nails may not have been used  in Jesus’ crucifixion.  The controversial…

World Thousands of tourists and pilgrims who flocked to Rome for Holy Week were dazed with shock at news of the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican made the announcement on Monday morning, a day after his open-topped popemobile was driven through crowds cheering "viva il papa!" on Christianity's holiest day. 'We appreciate all he did…

We usually expect the annual blasphemous Easter story from a Lefty rag and not, well, a place called Christianity Today. Yet here we are: The Community Note reads: The Bible explicitly refers to the nails in John’s gospel: John 20:25 Thomas 'said to them, ‘Unless I see the nail marks…

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to translate their faith into action in helping the country overcome challenges. In his message to the nation on Easter Sunday, one of the most important events in Christianity, Marcos said everyone should rise up "not merely in belief but in deeds, not only…

It is one of the more recent discoveries at the site, which has a rich history in Christianity. A set of recently discovered inscriptions was unveiled by archaeologists at the site that is believed to be the location where Christ and the apostles held the Last Supper. The Cenacle, or…

Ancient institutional knowledge is what enables the greatest games ever made. Image credit: Bethesda If MachineGames is to be believed, the basement level of the Vatican is exempt from the strict Catholic doctrine that dominates the jurisdiction of the Holy See above ground. It's down there that you'll find the…

(RNS) — For me, and for many others, watching the third season of the acclaimed HBO/Max series “The White Lotus” was a religious experience.  What drew me to the series — enough for it to have become my ritual obsession? More than the exotic locations, it was the characters —…

The Trump administration’s promotion of white Christian nationalists and prosperity gospel preachers to key government roles will lead to the “further dismantling of government institutions” and the chilling of free speech, experts have warned. Donald Trump announced the creation of an “anti-Christian bias” taskforce and a White House Faith Office…

Chinese state media has tried to justify the latest crackdown by saying it is necessary to prevent “threats to national political security.” Starting May 1, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will begin enforcing new rules that block foreign missionaries from preaching, sharing their faith, or organizing religious groups unless they…