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JD Vance, now serving as Vice President, has just released a book that tells the story of his spiritual journey. The memoir, titled “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, ” was published on June 16. It focuses on how Vance moved from a Protestant upbringing, through a period of atheism, and ultim

Russian attacks keep destroying Ukraine’s historic places

Russia has struck more than 1, 700 sites that hold history and culture. A missile set the 11th‑century Dormition Cathedral on fire, a place that is part of UNESCO heritage and important to Russian Orthodox people. The Ukrainian church leader called the strike a crime against humanity, history

Russian Attack on Historic Kyiv Site Stirs Global Concern

On a recent overnight raid, Ukraine faced one of its most intense missile and drone strikes yet. Among the targets was the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a nearly 1, 000-year-old monastery and cathedral recognized as a key Christian site. The golden domes of this UNESCO World Heritage location lit up as flame

The Pastor Running for Governor: Faith, Controversy, and a Rocky Path

Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po

Visiting Roots and Rebuilding Connections: A Canadian Leader’s Irish Journey

Mark Carney’s recent trip to Ireland wasn’t just about tracing family history—it was also about rethinking how countries work together. While standing in his grandparents’ ancestral village of Aughagower, the Canadian prime minister met distant relatives he never knew he had. The village church, whe

A Spanish leader finds unexpected support in tough times

Spain’s prime minister recently showed up at a major Catholic event, something his party usually avoids. He joined Pope Leo XIV for a week of activities across the country, including blessings for a famous cathedral. While his party has clashed with the church for years, this visit gave him a chance

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Young men find new purpose in faith

A quiet shift is happening in America. Young men in their twenties are showing up in churches more often than older adults these days. Polls show 42% of young men now say religion plays a big role in their lives—up 14% from just last year. That’s the highest level in 25 years. What’s behind this ch

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Why American Faith Got So Messy

Long before America became a superpower, its religious scene was a messy mix of rules and rebellion. In the late 1700s, preachers like Jeremiah Moore got arrested just for sharing their faith in public. The government preferred everyone stick to the official church, but Moore kept speaking out anywa