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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.