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17+ min ago (514+ words) Karrueche Tran, who stars in "Terry McMillan presents: Preach, Pray, Love," opens up about her spiritual growth and the film. These days, Karrueche Tran doesn't just seek out the wisdom and guidance of a higher power in times of need but also in times of deep joy. The 37-year-old actress, who stars in the new Lifetime film "Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love" " which follows a rapper who falls for a preacher " sat down with theGrio recently to discuss the movie and the ways her character's journey with faith mirrors her own evolving spiritual path. "Lately, over the past couple of years, my own personal relationship with God has gotten closer which is a beautiful thing for myself to see, to feel, to witness," she said. "One big thing that I've learned is honoring him and praising him, not only…...

19+ min ago (682+ words) A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons ROME -- A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a synthesis of the commission's findings, including the members' votes on specific theological questions. The report left open the possibility of further study but proposed instead the creation of new lay ministries for women outside the ordained diaconate. Deacons are ordained ministers who perform many of the same functions as priests, presiding at weddings, baptisms and funerals. They can preach but cannot celebrate Mass. For male seminarians, the diaconate is a transitional ministry on their way to being ordained…...

19+ min ago (264+ words) Taking to X, the Prime Minister shared an image showing him handing over the Russian edition of the Gita to President Putin, who arrived here earlier in the evening. "Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world," PM Modi wrote. PM Modi's message emphasised the universal appeal of the Gita's teachings, an idea he has reiterated on various international platforms. The translated edition, rendered in Russian, is among several global-language versions that have gained readership over the years across academic, spiritual and cultural circles. The Prime Minister's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, was decked up with India-Russia flags and special lighting on Thursday evening as PM Modi led President Putin inside for a private dinner, shortly after the Russian President landed in Delhi for…...

22+ min ago (418+ words) Lehi " Two new sacred additions were made to Holy Cross hospitals in Lehi and Layton. Both CommonSpirit hospitals finished their chapels for visitors and patients to use as places of prayer and had these spaces dedicated this week. A faith-based health care organization, CommonSpirit requires all of its hospitals to have an on-site dedicated chapel. Bishop Oscar Solis, leader of Utah's 300,000 Catholics, performed the dedicatory Mass for the chapels in Layton (on Monday) and in Lehi (on Wednesday). In the Lehi ceremony in Lehi, Solis expressed the importance of providing a place of prayer and comfort to those who are sick. He blessed the space, a former hospital mail room, to be a "house of salvation and praise" to aid in the healing of patients. "The beautiful thing about all this is that the chapel has never been locked," Solis…...

22+ min ago (430+ words) Some applaud the government's aggressive actions to "clean up" perceptions of corruption in the church. Others are concerned about political distractions from the core mission of faith and salvation, but are appalled by government intervention. A sizable segment acknowledges problems in both the church and the government's actions, yet struggles to decide what should be done. What is the point of the two most important institutions in Armenian life " the church and the government of the Republic " engaging in disruption if reconciliation is not the goal? The church, as an instrument of our faith, must always be above reproach in issues of ethics and morality. When it strays, it must seek forgiveness and rely on the self-correcting mechanisms embedded over centuries. In my view, the current conflict is less about canon law or theology than power and control. Although the…...

23+ min ago (108+ words) [Tonight: Start Saying V'sein Tal Umotor]We begin saying'V'sein Tal Umotor'in Shmoneh Esrei tonight during Maariv. What happens if one forgets? Rabbi Yosef Braun presents a clear halacha guide. The post Tonight: Start Saying V'sein Tal Umotor first appeared on Anash.org. " " " | December 4, 2025 We begin saying'V'sein Tal Umotor'in Shmoneh Esrei tonight during Maariv. What happens if one forgets? Rabbi Yosef Braun presents a clear halacha guide. We begin saying'V'sein Tal Umotor'in Shmoneh Esrei during the Maariv prayer tonight, eve of December 5th. What happens if one forgets? Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din presents a clear halacha guide....

25+ min ago (137+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons ROME " A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a synthesis of the commission's findings, including the members' votes on specific theological questions. The report left open the possibility of further study but proposed instead the creation of new lay ministries for women outside the ordained diaconate, suggesting that the issue for now is closed....

27+ min ago (1348+ words) Christian News, International News, US News by Vision Editorial Team | Dec 5, 2025 FROM THE WASHINGTON STAND The 2025 State of the Bible Survey by the American Bible Society (ABS) revealed there are more Americans (and Christians) who read the Bible than who affirm its accuracy. Joshua Arnold writes in the Christian-run The Washington Stand that: "Doubting the Bible is nothing new, but the extent of this doubt signals that Christians must once again resolidify a foundational principle of their historic faith: the doctrine of inerrancy." According to the survey, weekly Bible reading among all US adults rose sharply this year to 42%, but only 36% of US adults said the Bible was 100% accurate. The percentage of self-identified Christians who read the Bible weekly climbed to 50%, but only 44% fully affirmed its accuracy. A RISE IN BIBLE READERS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE DOCTRINE OF INERRANCY…...

29+ min ago (768+ words) The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a synthesis of the commission's findings, including the members' votes on specific theological questions. The report left open the possibility of further study but proposed instead the creation of new lay ministries for women outside the ordained diaconate, suggesting that the issue for now is closed. Deacons are ordained ministers who perform many of the same functions as priests, presiding at weddings, baptisms and funerals. They can preach but cannot celebrate Mass. For male seminarians, the diaconate is a transitional ministry on their way to being ordained as priests. Married men can also be ordained as permanent deacons. Women cannot, although historians say women served as deacons in the early Christian church. The members were not identified. Petrocchi though concluded that there are two currently irreconcilable schools of theological thought…...

29+ min ago (632+ words) The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a synthesis of the commission's findings, including the members' votes on specific theological questions. The report left open the possibility of further study but proposed instead the creation of new lay ministries for women outside the ordained diaconate. Deacons are ordained ministers who perform many of the same functions as priests, presiding at weddings, baptisms and funerals. They can preach but cannot celebrate Mass. For male seminarians, the diaconate is a transitional ministry on their way to being ordained as priests. Married men can also be ordained as permanent deacons. Women cannot, although historians say women served as deacons in the early Christian church. Petrocchi concluded that there are two currently irreconcilable schools of theological thought on the question, requiring the Vatican to take a prudential approach. One school of…...