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A 1968 church in Würzburg, Germany is transforming into Bavaria's first climbing center, complete with bouldering walls and a café. It's part of a growing movement giving sacred spaces new life as communities shrink and costs climb.
The FBI recovered a gilded 17th-century religious artifact stolen from an Italian church and traced it to a New England antiques dealer who unknowingly bought it. The ornate Baroque urn was returned to Italy after a decade-long mystery.
One year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is staying true to his founding mission of peace, even as global conflicts test his resolve. The Chicago-born pontiff spent his anniversary with communities in Pompeii and Naples, calling for spiritual renewal amid ongoing wars.
When a tornado obliterated 25 of 26 mobile homes in one Mississippi community, neighbors who lost everything immediately started helping each other. Now volunteers, churches, and companies across the region are pouring in support for families rebuilding their lives.
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After a government minister blocked her exhibit from representing South Africa, artist Gabrielle Goliath found an even more powerful venue for her work honoring victims of violence. Her installation now fills a Venice church with haunting beauty while the official national pavilion sits empty.
When flooding devastated Cadillac homes with raw sewage and five feet of water, Temple Hill Baptist Church partnered with a national organization to offer something residents desperately needed: emotional support and free therapy. Volunteers are helping families rebuild not just their homes, but their mental health after weeks of crisis.
After open-heart surgery left Mary Frederick unable to maintain her New Britain home of 45 years, volunteers stepped in with repairs that will keep her safe for years to come. The weekend project tackled everything from plumbing to safety features, ensuring she can stay in the house where she raised her family.
A £2,500 donation from a housing developer is bringing back beloved music sessions for older adults in South Queensferry that had been cut due to funding shortfalls. The contribution will help Queensferry Churches Care in the Community restart programs that reduce isolation for 400 seniors each year.
Children in Christchurch, New Zealand spent their Easter holidays building jumps and tracks on unused land, only to find their work flattened by the council. Now the story is sparking a conversation about how cities can say yes to kid-led creativity.
Faith communities in Kansas City are stepping up to protect families, offering sanctuary and training volunteers to monitor courts and accompany immigrants during a time of uncertainty. Churches are becoming hubs of compassion and community action.
Generation Z is ditching "spiritual but not religious" for packed Sunday services, with young men leading an unexpected faith comeback. In New York City, churches are running out of seats as attendance doubles from 2020.
More than 150 volunteers from six churches and multiple nonprofits transformed Sequim, Washington, in a single day of community service. The annual Sequim Beautiful Day event brought neighbors together to paint, landscape, and care for public spaces across town.
Golden Tempo charged from last place to win the Kentucky Derby by a neck, making trainer Cherie DeVaux the first woman ever to win horse racing's most prestigious event. The 23-1 longshot's stunning comeback victory earned DeVaux a place in sports history 22 years after she started at Churchill Downs as an exercise rider.
Betty Hancey has spent four decades helping families find homes, but her most fulfilling work happens feeding those without one. The 70-year-old Collingwood realtor now leads a church program that's seen shocking increases in need and inspiring acts of generosity.
Cherie DeVaux made Kentucky Derby history as the first woman trainer to win the race, guiding Golden Tempo from last place to victory in a stunning finish. The thrilling comeback win at Churchill Downs breaks a 152-year barrier in one of horse racing's most prestigious events.
After 152 years, a woman has finally trained a Kentucky Derby winner. Cherie DeVaux made history Saturday when Golden Tempo crossed the finish line first at Churchill Downs.
Cherie DeVaux just became the first woman ever to train a Kentucky Derby winner, making history at Churchill Downs with Golden Tempo's stunning come-from-behind victory. After eight years running her own stable, she won racing's biggest prize on her very first try.
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when Golden Tempo surged to victory with 24-1 odds. The breakthrough moment represents a major milestone for women in horse racing.
Cherie DeVaux made history at Churchill Downs, becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner in the race's 152-year history. Golden Tempo's victory on May 2, 2026, breaks one of horse racing's most enduring barriers.
A Palestinian committee and the World Council of Churches just signed a historic cooperation agreement in Geneva focused on justice, peace, and human dignity. The partnership strengthens international support for protecting Christian communities in the Holy Land.
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