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Music Meets Faith: A New Voice in Country and Christian Charts

April 2, 2026

Brandon Lake, a singer who grew up in South Carolina, is blending gospel melodies with the twang of Nashville. His recent work shows how religious themes can fit into modern country music, a trend that dates back decades. Lake’s latest single with Lainey Wilson, “The Jesus I Know Now, ” drops on Goo

religion

A Quiet Day of Reflection

April 2, 2026

Good Friday is a solemn pause in the Christian calendar that falls two days before Easter. It marks the moment when Jesus endured trial, punishment and death on the cross, a sacrifice Christians believe brings forgiveness. The day is part of Holy Week, a time when believers remember the lead‑up to C

crime

Church robbery sparks hate‑crime investigation

April 2, 2026

Police in Queens are looking for a man who stole money and defaced holy water at St. Anastasia Catholic Church over the weekend. The incident happened around 11:45 a. m. on Saturday. The suspect entered the church, poured liquid into the baptismal font, and took an unknown amount of cash from the

politics

A New Voice for Peace: Pope Leo Takes on Trump and the Iran Conflict

April 2, 2026

Pope Leo, who became the first American head of the Catholic Church last May, has shifted from silence to outspoken criticism. For his first year he avoided speaking about the United States or naming President Donald Trump, but that has changed. In recent weeks he directly urged Trump to stop the es

health

How Faith Shapes Drinking Habits in Canada

April 2, 2026

Research shows that people who value religion or spirituality often drink less alcohol. But most studies don’t consider whether someone’s specific faith changes this effect. A recent study looked at over 10, 000 Canadians to see if religious affiliation—like being Protestant, Catholic, or atheist—af

environment

Marysville shelter opens last-minute doors for fire victims

April 2, 2026

A late-night fire in Marysville forced ten adults with special needs out of their home Monday. Firefighters arrived quickly but the damage still left the group without a safe place to stay. Many had no family nearby to call, making their situation urgent as night temperatures dropped. The Marysvill

politics

Keeping Young Mormons on the Team

April 1, 2026

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the

politics

A New Book and Old Questions: JD Vance’s Faith Journey

April 1, 2026

JD Vance is releasing a book about his faith this June. Called "Communion, " it talks about how he rediscovered religion later in life. At 41, he’s sharing his story about losing and then regaining his Christian belief. Vance grew up in a religious household but drifted away as a young adult. In the

politics

King Charles Heads to America in a Diplomatic Mission

March 31, 2026

The British king will travel to the United States at the end of April, a trip arranged by Buckingham Palace that the UK government hopes will smooth tensions with former President Donald Trump. The visit, timed to celebrate 250 years since the U. S. broke free from British rule, will also include a

health

Healthy Eating, Healthy Blood: What Older African American Church Members Learned About Hypertension

March 31, 2026

In a city where health services are hard to find, researchers looked at how food choices affect blood pressure among older African American people who attend church. They focused on a diet called DASH, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This eating plan highlights fruits, veg