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Workers fixing floors at an 800-year-old church in France accidentally discovered secret stairs leading to burial vaults and layers of history stretching back a millennium. What started as a simple repair job became a window into centuries of community life and devotion.
A Protestant church magazine has rebranded from Reform to Reformed after 86% of readers voted for the change to avoid confusion with Reform UK. The United Reformed Church wanted to make clear it has no political party affiliation.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is cutting electricity use by 90% at Mexican meetinghouses through solar power, water-saving landscaping, and reforestation programs. The initiative prevents 1,240 tons of carbon emissions annually while training communities in environmental stewardship.
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A couple who spent decades caring for hundreds of people with intellectual disabilities may become the first saints of Johannesburg. The Catholic Church is investigating Domitilla and Danny Hyams, whose Little Eden Society still serves 300 residents today.
America's first pope traveled to the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the patron saint of immigrants, to celebrate her legacy of serving newcomers. The visit highlighted the Catholic Church's continued focus on welcoming people seeking better lives.
Churches across America are drawing thousands to Easter celebrations with helicopter egg drops, skydiving bunnies, and drone light shows that tell the resurrection story. The creative outreach comes as new data shows Gen Z and millennials returning to church in surprising numbers.
Ethiopia's government just formalized a partnership with the Catholic Church to expand social services for the country's most vulnerable people. The collaboration will combine state resources with the Church's vast volunteer network to reach more women, children, and homeless citizens.
A senior church leader kidnapped from his home in Jos, Nigeria, has been safely reunited with his family after days of prayers and support from around the world. The release brings relief to thousands who stood by the Evangelical Church Winning All community during the ordeal.
In 1925, church women in Geneva, Nebraska told the men they wanted more than a cramped kitchen. They wanted a whole new church, and they sold enough meals to help build it.
Workers renovating a church in Darlington just uncovered a 900-year-old Anglo-Saxon place of worship hidden beneath their feet. The discovery happened during a £2.5 million restoration project to make St Cuthbert's Church more accessible to visitors.
A pastor at Nigeria's Redeemed Christian Church is fighting back against scammers targeting congregants with fake fees. Pastor Ayokunle Ajayi urged members to report anyone demanding money for access to church leadership.
Archie McParland's dramatic try with just two minutes left sealed Northampton Saints' sixth straight victory and extended their lead at the top of the Premiership. The Saints came from behind to beat Saracens 21-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a thrilling finish.
For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the public can view the remains of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the Catholic Church's most beloved saints. Nearly 400,000 people from around the world have registered to see this once-in-a-lifetime display in Italy.
A Missouri church turned Valentine's Day into a fundraising mission, with volunteers delivering hundreds of flower orders to send 100 students to summer camp. The creative partnership between Allen's Flowers and Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shows how communities can transform busy holidays into opportunities for youth.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just gave Midwest Food Bank over half a million dollars in food, equipment, and disaster relief supplies. The donation will help the nonprofit reach hungry families across the country faster than ever before.
As rural congregations dwindle across Australia's Darling Downs, century-old churches are being transformed into art studios, homes, and boutique venues. These beloved buildings are getting second chapters that honor their history while serving modern needs.
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.
Archaeologists have uncovered 15 previously unknown churches in Turkey's "Thousand and One Churches" region, revealing it was once a major pilgrimage destination. The discoveries are rewriting the history of one of Byzantium's most mysterious sacred landscapes.
Churches across America are building support networks for foster and adoptive families using three simple volunteer recruitment strategies. The approach is helping vulnerable children find loving communities while making it easier for families to say yes to fostering.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is delivering 250 truckloads of food to pantries nationwide, reaching the 100-truck milestone in May. The donations honor America's 250th anniversary and will provide millions of meals to families struggling with rising food costs.
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