Pope Leo XIV opened 2026 on Thursday with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries "bloodied by conflict" and families wounded by violence. Leo celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St.

The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026. Every month, Pope Leo asks Catholics around the world to pray for a particular intention.

Pope Leo XIV pushed back against speculation surrounding his visit to Istanbul's iconic Blue Mosque during his recent trip to Turkey, but stopped short of saying whether he prayed there. "Who said ...

While the video truly showed Muslims gathering for prayer in Brooklyn and did not feature any signs of artificial-intelligence manipulation, the TikTok user who captured the video did not record the ...

Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach. By Motoko Rich Reporting from Istanbul Did he or didn’t he? As Pope Leo XIV, on ...

A popular Christian performing duo has called it quits, citing a "violation" of ministry standards by one of its co-founders. Started by longtime friends Tommy Woodward and Eddie James, The Skit Guys, ...

The Skit Guys, a Christian sketch-comedy ministry that entertained congregations for nearly 30 years, has announced its closure following the resignation of co-founder Eddie James. The decision was ...

Luke Combs is joining BigXthaPlug to perform their duet, "Pray Hard," at the 2025 CMA Awards, and the powerful lyrics are sure to inspire fans at home. BigXthaPlug is the stage name of a rapper whose ...

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Legal scholars and pastors consider the president’s call for the formation of prayer groups for the nation. This week the White House issued detailed prayer guidance, urging Americans to pray an hour ...