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Religion explores faith traditions, spiritual practices, religious communities, and the role of spirituality in personal and cultural life.

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Jesus Christ Jesus’ life, teachings, miracles, Passion, and global impact—from Scripture to scholarship and culture. 17 subtopics Catholic Global Roman Catholic life—papal news, sacraments, religious orders, and parish community. 8 subtopics Christian Protestant, Evangelical, and Orthodox traditions—worship, Scripture, ministry, and global church life. 12 subtopics Muslim Islamic faith and practice—Quran, mosques, Ramadan, Hajj, and community life. 4 subtopics Jewish Judaism—synagogues, Torah study, holidays, Hebrew culture, and community life worldwide. 4 subtopics Hindu Hindu traditions—temples, festivals, scriptures, and philosophies of India and the diaspora. 4 subtopics Buddhism Buddhist traditions—Theravada, Mahayana, Zen, and Tibetan practice, meditation, and ethics. 3 subtopics Sikhism Sikh faith—gurdwaras, kirtan, Guru Granth Sahib, langar, and Khalsa identity. 3 subtopics Jainism Ahimsa, ascetic traditions, temples, and Jain festivals and ethics. 3 subtopics Shinto Kami, shrines, matsuri, and Shinto rites in Japan and abroad. 2 subtopics Taoism / Daoism Daoist philosophy and practice—Daodejing, qigong, temples, and inner alchemy. 2 subtopics Baha'i Faith Unity, service, Houses of Worship, the Nineteen Day Feast, and Baha’i writings. 2 subtopics Indigenous & Folk Religions Ancestral traditions, animism, shamanism, and Afro‑diasporic practices. 3 subtopics New Age & Contemporary Spirituality Mind‑body practices, meditation circles, astrology, tarot, and retreats. 3 subtopics Atheism & Secular Humanism Non‑religious worldviews—humanism, skepticism, ethics, and secular communities. 2 subtopics Interfaith & Comparative Religion Dialogue, cooperation, and side‑by‑side study across faith traditions. 2 subtopics Sacred Texts & Scholarship Scriptures, translations, commentary traditions, and academic research. 7 subtopics Pilgrimage & Holy Sites Routes, visas, local customs, and accessibility at sacred destinations. 6 subtopics Religious History & Archaeology Ancient sites, manuscripts, artifacts, and the evolution of belief and practice. 2 subtopics Religious Art & Architecture Icons, calligraphy, stained glass, sacred music, and house‑of‑worship design. 3 subtopics Holidays & Festivals (All Traditions) Major observances across faiths—meanings, dates, customs, and recipes. 5 subtopics Faith & Society Religious freedom, ethics, chaplaincy, and how faith communities serve cities. 3 subtopics Faith & Technology Prayer apps, livestreamed services, community platforms, and digital scripture tools. 2 subtopics Charity & Social Impact Faith‑based NGOs, relief work, food banks, and local service initiatives. 2 subtopics

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livinglutheran.org > voices-of-faith > clergy-appreciation-day

Clergy Appreciation Day

9+ min ago   (1032+ words) Oct. 11 is Clergy Appreciation Day. To celebrate, we’ve spent the past week asking our social media followers to share stories and appreciation for the rostered ministers in their lives. Here are some of our favorite responses. “Our pastor, Katie Rode,…...


christianpost.com > news > this-week-in-christian-history-willow-creek-church-first-service.html

This week in Christian history: Willow Creek Community Church opens, Knights Templar arrested, Henry Martyn dies

11+ hour, 27+ min ago   (164+ words) Christian history is filled with moments that shaped the Church, from milestones and triumphs to tragedies and controversies, as well as the lasting impact of influential believers. Every week brings anniversaries of events spanning more than 2,000 years, some well-known and…...


thechurchnews.com > living-faith > 10/08/2026 > elder-pedro-larreal-byu-pathway-worldwide-devotional-3-principles

Elder Larrael shares 3 principles to help ‘receive divine help, strength, direction, and peace’

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (651+ words) Elder Pedro X. Larreal, a General Authority Seventy, was born into a family “with very limited financial resources” in Venezuela. When he returned from his full-time mission as a young man, his country was experiencing severe economic challenges and extremely high…...


thechurchnews.com > leaders > 10/11/2026 > week-in-review-october-2026-general-conference-chaplain-seminar

In case you missed it: Church leaders speak at October 2026 general conference, Elder Bednar teaches chaplains, plus 8 more stories

16+ min ago   (495+ words) During the week of Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, President Dallin H. Oaks and other leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared gospel messages during the October 2026 general conference. This week’s podcast episode shares excerpts from each address. Elder…...


georgiabulletin.org > news > 2026 > 10 > pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

27+ min ago   (564+ words) VATICAN CITY–Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 11, during his Sunday Angelus address, the pope said the nodule…...


christianpost.com > news > american-belief-jesus-was-born-of-a-virgin-falls-below-50-study.html

American belief Jesus was born of a virgin falls below 50% for first time: study

11+ hour, 27+ min ago   (556+ words) Fewer than half of Americans now believe the birth of Jesus was a miracle stemming from the supernatural conception of Mary by the Holy Spirit, according to new research from the American Bible Society. In the seventh chapter of its…...


theglobeandmail.com > world > article-pope-leo-health-surgery-for-small-growth-on-lung-october-11

Pope Leo will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

3+ hour, 27+ min ago   (368+ words) Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff’s…...


cathstan.org > faith > at-vatican-meeting-on-marriage-and-family-bishops-discuss-cohabitation-of-young-couples

At Vatican meeting on marriage and family, bishops discuss cohabitation of young couples

10+ min ago   (1274+ words) VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – On the third day of a weeklong Vatican meeting on marriage and family Oct. 9, Catholic bishops grappled with a trend that worries many Church leaders: young couples choosing to live together rather than wed. “We cannot…...


detroitcatholic.com > news > pope-leo-declares-death-penalty-inadmissible-attack-on-dignity-of-human-person

Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' attack on dignity of human person

13+ min ago   (589+ words) In a post published Oct. 10, on the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the pope noted that justice can be upheld and the common good of humanity can be safeguarded without relying on capital punishment. He said criminals can be…...


rcdow.org.uk > news > 40-years-of-interfaith-pilgrimage

40 Years of Interfaith Pilgrimage

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (491+ words) Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Westminster Interfaith’s Annual Pilgrimage for Peace…...