'HIGHEST PRIORITY' iStock/Jonathan Greenberg Faith Rescue of Hamas-held hostages has directive in the Book of Leviticus, says Chicago-based rabbi
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago Jewish survivor of Hamas Oct. 7 terror attack is 'still reeling,' pleads for peace in Israel
Advent December 24 On Fourth Sunday of Advent, remember the promises made to the Virgin Mary by Gabriel, says Michigan priest
Advent December 23 Three Advent food traditions from around the world help the faithful 'celebrate as a community'
Advent December 22 Centuries-old Advent tradition, Las Posadas, shares faith-filled 'opportunities for peace'
Advent December 21 As the joy of Christmas nears, four faith leaders reveal Advent's blessings: 'We look forward with hope'
LIFESTYLE 1 day ago On this day in history, June 3, 1965, Ed White becomes first American to walk in space: 'Just tremendous' NASA astronaut Ed White embarked on an historic spacewalk on this day in history, June 3, 1965. The astronaut spent about 20 minutes outside the spacecraft and said, "I feel like a million dollars."
High School 2 days ago Georgia woman, 85, graduates from high school with honorary diploma: 'I’m really thankful to God' Shirley Smith received an honorary high school diploma for her lifetime of work within her family, community and church. Her family threw her a party following the ceremony.
RELIGION 2 days ago South Carolina priest says feast of Corpus Christi is a reminder that God wants 'to be with us' In this faith and values piece, Fr. Jeffrey Kirby of Indian Land, South Carolina shared thoughts on John's Gospel for Corpus Christi, revealing the belief that God is present in the Eucharist.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago Jewish survivor of Hamas Oct. 7 terror attack is 'still reeling,' pleads for peace in Israel Edna Gefner, 28, raised in Israel three miles from the Gaza border — close to where the Supernova Sukkot music festival took place and where Hamas struck on Oct. 7 — shares a terror-filled story.
OPINION 4 days ago I hope my sons serve in the military and I pray that service is still worthy of their sacrifice I ended my new book with a letter to my sons to help them decide if they want to serve in our military. But I worry the woke changes to the services might cause them to say, no.
Media 4 days ago Lifeguard sues LA County, alleges he was punished for refusing to fly Progress Pride flag A Christian lifeguard with the LA County Fire Department is suing, saying he was punished after refusing to fly a Progress Pride flag at his work station.
Pope Francis May 28 Pope Francis apologizes for using vulgar term for gay men behind closed doors Pope Francis did not mean to denigrate homosexuals when he used a controversial term about gay men in a private meeting this week, the Vatican said.
OPINION May 28 Illinois Democrats think they can magically cure the crime devastating Chicago with a few words Every single offender that I have encountered on the streets or in my church broke the law. They knew what the law was and they crossed the line anyway.
Media May 27 Biden admin reverses course, grants permit for Catholic group's Memorial Day Mass at national cemetery The Knights of Columbus dropped its lawsuit after the National Park Service reversed course and approved a permit for a Memorial Day Mass in a national cemetery.
OPINION May 26 I survived having five miscarriages. This is what all that pain taught me about hope When you’ve experienced pain or trauma of any kind, it can feel safer not to embrace joy than to hold something that might break.