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1+ min ago (1677+ words) (Illustration by Christopher Cherrington | The Salt Lake Tribune) In 2014, Latter-day Saint apostle David A. Bednar rose in front of a packed Marriott Center at Brigham Young University and issued a call for church members to embrace social media as a tool for spreading the faith's teachings everywhere an internet connection can be found. "Beginning this day," Bednar said, "I exhort you to sweep the Earth with messages filled with righteousness and truth " messages that are authentic, edifying and praiseworthy " and literally to sweep the Earth as with a flood." More than a decade later, it's fair to say that members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have delivered, leveraging existing accounts and launching new ones to share their testimonies and go post-for-post with naysayers about their beliefs and practices. But Bednar may have gotten more than he bargained…...

20+ min ago (1827+ words) Pope Leo XIV waves to the people as he arrives to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, during his first foreign trip. (Credit: Emrah Gurel/AP.) Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his'his first foreign trip'to Turkey with a pilgrimage to the site where early Christian church leaders met 1,700 years ago under the auspices of the Roman Emperor Constantine to host the'Council of Nicaea. Leo will pray with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, at the site of the A.D. 325 gathering, now the town of Iznik, and sign a joint declaration in a show of Christian unity. The unprecedented gathering of at least 250 bishops from around the Roman Empire during the first council established the first version of the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith that millions of Christians still…...

20+ min ago (248+ words) DEHRADUN: Haridwar Kumbh 2027 will be held from January 14 to April 20, incorporating 10 holy baths (Shahi Snans). The schedule was finalised at a meeting of the All India Akhara Parishad (AIAP) with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Haridwar on Friday. In his meeting with representatives of all 13 Akharas, the Chief Minister sought their suggestions and guidance for the successful organisation of the 2027 Kumbh. Dhami said that the traditions of the AIAP, along with the requirements and facilities for seers, would remain top priority in all decisions related to the Kumbh. He added that organising a massive religious event like the Kumbh was impossible without the support, suggestions and blessings of the seer community. The government, he said, aims to make preparations for Kumbh 2027 more comprehensive, systematic and aligned with the expectations of the Akharas. At the meeting, held for the first…...

21+ min ago (154+ words) Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace. Jack Brewer: Now is a 'great time' to remind the world what a Christian nation looks like The Brewer Group CEO Jack Brewer joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the persecution of Christians around the world as Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East and Erika Kirk's heartfelt Thanksgiving message in the wake of Charlie's death. Jack Brewer: Now is a 'great time' to remind the world what a Christian nation looks like The Brewer Group CEO Jack Brewer joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the persecution of Christians around the world as Pope Leo XIV visits the Middle East and Erika Kirk's…...

23+ min ago (111+ 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. Beset by industry, agriculture and climate change, Lake Iznik, where Pope Leo will visit today, is slowly vanishing. It leaves behind deep anxiety about the future of life here. IZNIK, Turkey " When Pope Leo XIV arrives to commemorate a seminal event in Christian history believed to have taken place here 1,700 years ago, he will pray at the once-sunken ruins of an ancient basilica that only recently emerged from Lake Iznik, a freshwater expanse whose very survival is now threatened....

32+ min ago (270+ words) In Armenia, the undermining of the Armenian Apostolic Church's unity continues, which Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking to achieve in order to subordinate the spiritual center of Armenians to his political will. On November 27, just minutes before Pashinyan's briefing, pro-government resources published a "letter from hierarchs" condemning Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II. In the evening, the prime minister held a meeting with eight bishops and archbishops of the AAC, noting their "principled position". "On November 25, a video of an intimate nature appeared on a specially created Telegram channel, which was subsequently deleted by the resource's administration. It allegedly features the head of the First See of Etchmiadzin, Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan, who denies its authenticity. "In the statement, bishops accuse the Catholicos of alleged inaction regarding Archbishop Arshak and refusal to freeze his powers. "The authenticity of the statement and…...

39+ min ago (85+ words) A little Biblical history and perspective first. First and foremost is Jesus Christ - Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, There is the Original 12: Simon (Peter) Andrew (his brother) James... A little Biblical history and perspective first. First and foremost is Jesus Christ - Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus," There is the Original 12:...

41+ min ago (585+ words) I've been thinking about the atmosphere in the Nigerian Christian community lately, and it feels" tense. Not dramatic, exactly, but like one of those family meetings where everyone is avoiding eye contact because nobody wants to say the obvious. At some point, though, someone has to talk about it. Maybe that's what this is. One of the biggest concerns floating around is the slow erosion of unity. Nigerian Christians have always celebrated the idea of being one body, even across denominational lines. But now it feels like there's this subtle competition; especially among preachers. You see it online all the time: the carefully worded shade, the "corrections," the not-so-subtle theological takedowns. And the thing is, I don't think most of these ministers are acting out of malice. Many genuinely love God. But the digital world rewards conflict. A spicy clip…...

52+ min ago (196+ words) Like the other religious communities of the country, the Orthodox Church of Albania participated in the celebrations marking the 113th anniversary of Albania's independence (19122025). Doxologia services were held in the cathedral churches across the country: in Tirana, where Archbishop Ioanis presided; in Gjirokast'r, led by Metropolitan Nathaniel; in Fier, by Metropolitan Nicholas; in Berat, [] Like the other religious communities of the country, the Orthodox Church of Albania participated in the celebrations marking the 113th anniversary of Albania's independence (19122025). In his message, Archbishop Ioannis emphasized the shared responsibility of all citizens for the well-being and progress of the nation, stating: "We must be good stewards of this country that God has entrusted to us. We thank God for everything He has given us, but along with His gifts, He has also given us responsibility. This responsibility belongs to everyone. Each person, in his…...

56+ min ago (240+ words) My wedding is two weeks at my fianc'e's local church. Cannot wait Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when…...