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By David Gardner He may be too busy to go to church as often as he would like. But President Obama can always find time to check his Blackberry. So when he needs a little inspiration in the mornings, Mr Obama revealed today that all he has to do is read the daily prayer emailed […]
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Nearly 40 percent of US Christian churches saw a drop in offerings from their flock last year, according to a survey on contributions compiled by the group Christianity Today International.
Citing the Separation of Church and State, Davenport Nixes Holy Day One week before the most solemn day in the Christian year, the city of Davenport, Iowa removed Good Friday from its municipal calendar, setting off a storm of complaints from Christians and union members whose contracts give them that day off.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI opened Holy Week on Sunday amid one of the most serious crises facing the church in decades, with protesters in London demanding he resign and calls in Switzerland for a central registry for pedophile priests. Benedict made no direct mention of the scandal in his Palm Sunday homily. But […]
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GARDEN GROVE, Calif. – The Crystal Cathedral megachurch, birthplace of the “Hour of Power” televangelist broadcast, owes tens of thousands of dollars for services provided for last year’s holiday pageant, vendors said Thursday. (Read the Story)
WASHINGTON – A one-time priest who later became an evolutionary geneticist and molecular biologist and helped scientifically refute creationism with his research was honored Thursday with one of the world’s top religion prizes. Francisco J. Ayala, 76, a U.S. citizen originally from Spain, will receive the 2010 Templeton Prize, valued at $1.53 million, the John […]
The boys and girls of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital are asking for an extra special blessing this Easter—they want to beat cancer. But St. Jude needs friends like you to help make this blessing come true. This Easter, you can brighten someone’s day by sending one of the brand new St. Jude Easter Tribute cards […]
Dora the Explorer has a new adventure for her friends: helping in the fight against childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. Dora is the new spokesperson for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Trike-A-Thon program. Dora appears in two television spots on Nick Jr. inviting children to embark on a unique adventure to make a difference […]
Top NBA stars who are opponents on the court are teaming up off the court as part of Hoops for St. Jude, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Pau Gasol, Rudy Gay, Danny Granger, Shane Battier, Kevin Love and Steve Blake will make a donation to […]
When Sheri Shramek heard about the St. Jude Rally Against Childhood Cancer program, she knew she had to get involved. The advanced art teacher at Clinton High School in Mississippi recognized the potential to involve students in an important cause. But she also had a personal stake in encouraging her school to join the St. Jude Rally […]