A priest has been dubbed the ‘Ladyfather’ after prancing and dancing his way around the pulpit. The unnamed religious figure has gained a huge social media following after a video of him showing off his moves was circulated online. The footage was shot as he conducted a congregation at his church in Monterrey, the capital Read more
A Kentucky man has died from a snake bite suffered during a church service. Snake handling at religious services is most common in Southern Appalachian states. The basis for the practice is a passage in the Gospel of Mark. John David Brock, 60, of Stoney Fork was handling the animal during a Sunday service at Read more
A retired U.S. bishop’s instruction to Catholics to is being questioned by yoga practitioners and enthusiasts. Retired Bishop Fabian W. Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb said yoga is rooted in the Hindu religion, which is a “a pagan religion based on heathen beliefs and false doctrine of revelation involving such things as transmigration of souls, and so Read more
When it comes to being in God’s presence, we Catholics like to make everything awesome and meaningful, even our pews. It wasn’t until the sermon came to be the central act of worship (thanks to the protestant revolution), that pews began to appear. Here’s a breakdown of how we came to pop a celestial squat: Read more
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely of people when he met Sister of Charity Blandina Segale. According to legend, and to Sister Blandina’s journal and letters, one of Billy the Kid’s gang had been shot and was on the brink of Read more
Lutheran pastor Nadia Bolz-Weber admits that she does not look — or act — like a typical church leader. Heavily tattooed and with a tendency to swear like a truck driver, Bolz-Weber was once a standup comic with a big drinking problem. But she was drawn to Lutheran theology, and when a group of friends Read more
A rite represents an ecclesiastical tradition about how the sacraments are to be celebrated. The Roman rite is just one of more than 40 rites present in the Church today. Some are rarely used. Here are just five that you may not have heard of. Continue reading
A Muslim mother gave her blessing and support to her son who recently became one of the 11 newly ordained priests from the Societas Verbi Divini (SVD) order in the presence of Archbishop Vincensius Sensi Potokota. Robertus Belarminus Asiyanto, 31, was ordained last Oct. 10 at the St. Paul Ledalero Seminary, Maumere, Flores, East Nusa Read more
In Mexico Dante Turo, who is a quarterback got a yellow card for pointing up to heaven after he had scored. As he crossed the goal line Turo, a devout Christian, raised his right arm and pointed skyward. He also held the football up with his left hand. “I was just trying to give glory Read more
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