Christianity

JERUSALEM — The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran created a flash point in interfaith relations in this ancient holy city over the weekend, as a move to prevent a Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Christianity’s most sacred site, triggered criticism that led to a rare climbdown…

Israel said the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem would regain access to Christianity's holiest site after the decision to block him from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday triggered international condemnation. Police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the church, citing security concerns as Israel enforces a ban on gatherings…

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On Palm Sunday, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, along with several other significant religious sites, remained closed due to wartime restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities. This closure disrupted one of the most sacred days in Christianity, marking the fifth week of the ongoing conflict involving Iran. The…

There has been a recent resurgence of public intellectuals who affirm the value of religion. Jordan Peterson and Douglas Murray are relatively popular voices who, in some way, shape, or form, recognize religion as an important aspect of society. However, when religion or Christianity in particular is advanced as a…

  Omah Lay, the popular Nigerian singer, appears to have returned to Christianity after previously practicing Islam. Recall that a few years ago, the Rivers-born singer hinted that he has converted to Islam. In a recent post via Snapchat, Omah Lay hinted at reverting to Christianity. He revealed that he has gone…

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Thursday, March 26th, 2026 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly reverted to Christianity after previously exploring Islam.   A few years ago, the Rivers-born singer hinted…

Despite the annunciation’s importance in the faith, early Christian texts give “few concrete details about where the event occurred,” says James D. Tabor, retired professor of religious studies/Christian origins at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and author of  The Lost Mary: Rediscovering the Mother of Jesus .  Nonetheless, generations…

Mar. 20, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT The Trump administration’s plans to celebrate the country’s upcoming 250th anniversary are shaping up to be an exhibition of Christian nationalist extremism. The president — who has been found liable for fraud and sexual abuse and who has upset some in his own movement…

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — As Pope Leo XIV prepares to travel to Africa, its Catholic leaders are underlining the significance of the visit to the continent, where Christianity is on an upsurge. Leo will visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23. It will be his third foreign…