A shooting reportedly took place at a recreational center in Christiansburg, Virginia, on Sunday during a basketball game, with initial details indicating a fight and shots fired.

An opinion piece discusses a targeted campaign in Washington aimed at turning Christians against Israel, contrasting the treatment of Christians in Israel with other regional communities.

A report highlights a 'surprising skill' that some MAGA Christians consider to be sinful, sparking discussion within the community.

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar, are going on public display for the first time in his hometown of Assisi, Italy, marking a significant event for the region and Christians worldwide.

The use of ashes as a sign of remorse dates back to the Old Testament.

Pope Leo lamented ⁠a world “in flames” ⁠due to wars and ⁠the destruction of the environment during an Ash Wednesday Mass, opening the season of Lent for the world’s Christians. Before sprinkling ashes on the heads of participants, a sign of mortality, ‌the pope said the ashes could represent “the weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war”. He also told participants the ashes could signify “the ashes of international law and justice among peoples, [and] the ashes of...

While Christianity remains the world's largest religion, its global share is declining due to religious switching, with Africa now home to the largest number of believers.

Clean Monday, marking the start of Lent, is a day of spiritual and physical cleansing for Christians. This article provides tips on how to serve oysters and what to pair them with for a festive meal.

Ghana's Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called upon the Christian community to utilize the Lenten season as an opportunity for national renewal and social justice.

Orthodox Christians begin the Great Lent of Easter on February 23, with Archbishop Joani of Tirana, Durrës, and All Albania sharing a message for believers, calling it a 'journey towards God'.

Police in Christiansburg, Virginia, have cleared several white juveniles of hate crime allegations made by Virginia Tech Professor Onwubiko Agozino, who claimed they targeted him in a racist attack.

Christians mark Ash Wednesday, beginning the Lenten Season in photos  Associated Press News

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has extended his congratulations to Muslim and Christian faithful on the commencement of Ramadan and Lent.

A series of incidents highlight the ongoing unrest and human rights issues in Iran, including a public assault on unveiled women, global protests against the regime, and reports of persecution and abuse of political prisoners. The country's appointment to a UN body also sparked international uproar.

Trump claims the widespread insecurity in Africa's most populous nation amounts to "persecution" of Christians — a framing rejected by many.

Seafood prices, particularly for cod and shrimp, are rising significantly just as Christians begin Lent and prepare for traditional Friday fish fries, making the customary meals more expensive.

“I wish all Christians and Muslims a spiritually enriching Lenten and Ramadan season.” The post Gov Mbah participates in Holy Mass ushering Lenten season, urges unity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

An opinion piece reflects on the shared lessons of Ramadan and Lent for Nigerian Muslims and Christians, emphasizing humility, empathy, and discipline for national unity.

The United States plans to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to provide training for the Nigerian army, following accusations by Trump that the West African government has failed to protect Christians.