The time of silenced pastors has ended: Reasons your church might become politically active soon
Churches Can Now Support Political Candidates For years, you might have wondered why your pastor didn’t endorse political candidates. Well, that was due to a restriction until recently. Back in 1954, Senator Lyndon B. Johnson introduced the Johnson Amendment, which prohibited tax-exempt organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates. Fast forward to last […]
The First Amendment is being challenged as priests risk jail or being banned from the church.
A few years back, while I was serving as an auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, I made a point during a hierarchical conference in California. We were discussing various legislative actions, including a proposal that would require priests to break the seal of confession when it came to cases of child sexual abuse. I said […]
Padres pitcher learns of his All-Star Game selection while at church
Jason Adam’s First All-Star Selection MLB reliever Jason Adam has earned his first All-Star selection this season while playing from the San Diego Padres’ bullpen. It’s been quite the journey for him. The surprising news came as Adam was at church with his wife when he received a call from Padres manager Mike Schilt regarding […]
Pope and US denounce violent murder of Christians in Nigerian church
Pope Condemns Killings in Nigeria The Pope has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of nearly 200 people in Nigeria’s Elewata community, which was recently attacked by Islamic extremists. The horrific incident that unfolded last month saw attackers open fire on Christian villagers while they slept, setting their homes ablaze. In a speech to […]
Does the church take the place of Israel? Addressing difficult theological questions
Will the Church Replace Israel? Questions like, “Will the church replace Israel?” and “Does the establishment of Israel in 1948 fulfill Old Testament promises?” were prevalent in response to an essay I wrote last week. My exploration of “What is Israel?” led me to conclude that today’s nation-state of Israel does not fulfill biblical prophecies. […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity in the Catholic Church in His Holy Year Message to Priests
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unity in the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV expressed a renewed call for unity within the Catholic Church on Friday, emphasizing the need for reconciliation amid ongoing political and liturgical divisions. At St. Peter’s Cathedral, during the annual celebration of the Holy Year for clergy, he encouraged priests not only […]
Deacon shares how a quick choice led him to drive over the gunman at a Michigan church with his pickup truck.
Michigan Church Shooting Incident A deacon from Michigan reported feeling a strong spiritual impulse when he confronted an armed assailant outside a suburban church. This came just before the gunman entered the building and opened fire. Richard Pryor, the deacon at the Crosspoint Community Church in Wayne, was the first to encounter 31-year-old Brian Anthony […]
Alert issued for missing Idaho teens; mother suspects FLDS members took them after her escape from the church.
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Idaho Teens In Idaho, officials have launched an amber alert for two teenagers who might be heading to Utah due to “religious beliefs.” This information has been gathered from local authorities and reports. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 13-year-old Allen Laland Fisher and 15-year-old Rachel Leray Fisher, […]
Syria Reveals Arrest of Individuals Connected to Damascus Church Attack
Syrian Authorities Arrest Suspects in Deadly Church Attack On Monday, Syrian Home Minister Anas Hattab announced the capture of several individuals involved in the recent attack on a church in Damascus. The Greek Orthodox Church of Prophet Elias was targeted by gunfire and suicide bombers on Sunday, resulting in at least 25 injuries and numerous […]
Church security team member describes the moment when ‘evil arrived at our doorstep’ after reportedly shooting the gunman outside the sanctuary.
Incident at Wayne Church Involves Armed Suspect During a Sunday service at Crosspoint Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, Jay Trombley, a member of the church’s security team, initially mistook a loud noise for something mechanical. He soon realized the gravity of the situation as he saw people fleeing the area and inquired about what was […]