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At 98, Ben Walker stood before a Georgia congregation to share his story of surviving the Holocaust as a child, reminding a packed room why bearing witness still matters today. In Fayetteville, more than 80 people from different faiths came together to honor victims and turn remembrance into action.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Angola this week as part of his African tour, bringing recognition and joy to a nation where 4 in 10 people are Catholic. The historic visit marks a powerful moment of connection between the Vatican and one of Africa's largest Catholic communities.
A Missouri community turned leftover breakfast fundraiser money into life-changing support for men rebuilding their lives. House of Hope, a transitional home helping men overcome addiction and hardship, received the donation Wednesday evening.
A Portuguese priest led 400 motorcyclists through historic Sintra in the 19th annual Easter motorcycle procession, blending roaring engines with resurrection celebrations. The unique tradition brings faith to the streets on two wheels.
Eugene Bergman survived a POW camp and helped the Polish resistance at age 12 despite being deaf. Two Frederick synagogues are joining forces to share his story and remind their community that "never again" means taking action today.
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.
Hundreds gathered in Ejura, Ghana, as church and traditional leaders joined forces to pray for their community and nation's development. The event brought together the Church of Pentecost and local chiefs in a show of unity and hope.
Foluke Adeboye, wife of a major Nigerian church leader, shares why she discarded expensive jewelry when joining her faith community. Her story reveals how personal conviction can outweigh material value.
For nearly a decade, cancer survivors have gathered monthly at a Kuala Lumpur church to share their struggles, pray together, and remind each other that being alive is a blessing. What started as one woman's vision has become a lifeline for 40 members facing one of life's hardest battles.
After a suicidal thought nearly took his life, Pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. chose therapy instead of silence. Now he's built Harlem's first faith-based mental health center to help others do the same.
Pope Leo XIV told children in a Rome neighborhood that they have the power to reject violence and become peacemakers. His message during a Lenten parish visit focused on welcoming others and healing divisions.
Vietnam's Catholic Church just ordained 76 new deacons who will become priests next year, part of a thriving faith community serving seven million Catholics. Church leaders are launching a bold three-year plan to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service reaching underserved communities.
Nigerian gospel singer Eguono Onokpikini brought together faith leaders and friends from across multiple states to honor her husband's milestone birthday and their 19-year marriage. The Detroit celebration showcased a family built on faith, with five children and a partnership that supports ministry and creative work.
A new youth-focused church in Lagos is combining spiritual guidance with practical training in digital skills and carpentry to help young people build meaningful careers. The initiative aims to transform lives by addressing both spiritual apathy and unemployment among Nigerian youth.
Fernando Mendoza texted his priest on Christmas Eve with an unusual offer: he wanted to bring the Heisman Trophy to church. The Indiana quarterback kept his word, sharing college football's highest honor with the faith community that supported him all season.