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St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church, in Delafield, Wis., is a classic example of carpenter Gothic architecture, made by hand.

In Wisconsin, An Enduring Sanctuary Was A Pioneer Dream

7:56am September 08, 2019

by Jacki Lyden

A Wisconsin church built entirely by hand from the forests around it has been operating continuously since 1853. St. John Chrysostom is an example of the "carpenter Gothic" style.

Pope Francis waves as he arrives at Zimpeto Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique, on Thursday, where he led a public Mass.

Pope Francis Comes To Africa With A Vision. Will It Stick?

4:14pm September 06, 2019

by Malaka Gharib

The pope is touring three countries in sub-Saharan Africa, calling for hope and reconciliation. Researchers look at the long-term impact of a papal visit.

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Pope Francis To Visit 3 Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa

6:40am September 03, 2019

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis this week heads to Africa to visit Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. He will focus on environmental and political issues — as well as spiritual.

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during the noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square on Sunday. Francis told the crowd that before his address, he had been stuck in an elevator for 25 minutes, causing him to be late.

The Pope Walks Into An Elevator. He Gets Stuck For 25 Minutes.

10:55am September 01, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Thousands of gatherers on Sunday in St Peter's Square were anxiously waiting for Pope Francis to show up for his weekly address, which usually starts, like clockwork, exactly at noon.

In the past, lethal weapons were considered "inappropriate" on church grounds but a new change in policy says they are now prohibited. They are only acceptable when carried by law enforcement.

LDS Church Forbids Lethal Weapons At Church In New Policy Change

10:31pm August 26, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"Churches are dedicated for the worship of God and as havens from the cares and concerns of the world," the new handbook reads. Before the ban, weapons were considered "inappropriate."

Clifton Heights Inn was once a Methodist Church and many of the guests who pass through are former congregants. Some have hosted weddings and anniversaries at the church turned inn.

Houses Of Worship Find New Life After Congregations Downsize

4:22pm August 26, 2019

by Shahla Farzan

As the percentage of Americans who belong to a church, mosque or synagogue declines, congregations are selling their buildings. Some of those former houses of worship are finding new life.

Sharon Litton of Shreveport, La., is baptized by immersion in the Jordan River, where Jesus is said to have been baptized. Such baptisms are a staple of evangelical tours of Israel.

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As U.S. Jews Cool To Israel, Evangelicals Flock There As Tourists

2:36pm August 25, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Evangelicals are emerging as the most reliable U.S. supporters of the Israeli government and as the fastest-growing segment of the Israeli tourism market.

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Daniel Ortner converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 10 years ago.

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I'm Converting: How One Man's Missionary Trip Reconnected Him To His Family's Past

8:46am August 25, 2019

by Sophia Alvarez Boyd

Daniel Ortner grew up Jewish, but when tragedy struck his family, he abandoned faith altogether. When he found God again, this time as a Mormon, a missionary trip helped him reconnect with his roots.

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The 1619 Project

4:42pm August 22, 2019

It has been 400 years since over 20 enslaved African people landed in Virginia.

Tourism To Israel Is On The Rise, With More U.S. Evangelical Christians Visiting

4:36pm August 22, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

U.S. Jewish views of President Trump and the Israeli government are under strain, but support for Israel among white evangelicals is strong as they continue to visit Israel in record numbers.