The Taj Mahal, Mount Sinai, Vatican City, and the Blue Mosque are deemed some of the most sacred sites in the world. The Blue Mosque, however, may not be as familiar a location to Americans as the others. Nevertheless, its stunning architecture and religious significance draw huge number of tourists annually. Pope Leo’s recent visit to Turkey, the first foreign trip of his papacy put this beautiful site squarely in the public eye and may encourage people to learn about... Read more
News stories paint a horrifying picture of the failure to choose life for babies. Deuteronomy 3:19 directs the choice of life over death. The reason? So the individual and their children can have life. Unfortunately, whether well-thought out or not, selection of death for a baby does occur today and sometimes in a gruesome manner. Infanticide – Failure To Choose Life For A Living Baby The phrase “mother and child” likely evokes a beautiful image of a mother tenderly... Read more
In the US, November not only offers the Thanksgiving holiday, but it serves as National Adoption Month. In 1995, President Clinton first proclaimed November the month for recognition and celebration of adoption. Statistics indicate around five million adoptees live in this country today. Nevertheless, those touched by adoption soar even higher counting adoptive and biological parents, spouses, siblings, children, friends, and extended relatives of adoptees. Yet what does the average person know about adoption? Understanding adoption’s foundation is important to everyone... Read more
A man stands before thousands of people. Many mock what he says, words springing from his strongly-held Christian beliefs. The scenario fails to end happily as this man is dies violently for what he said. While this description may call to mind Charlie Kirk’s shooting in September 2025, another believer’s death centuries ago was similar. A Roman gladiatorial arena provided the setting for the death of Telemachus. killed for his words which sought to end glorified violence disregarding the sanctity... Read more
Most believers know John as one of Jesus’ twelve disciples, the author of the Gospel of John, and the likely author of the last book in the Bible. While his gospel relates what he learned from his time with Jesus, what does Revelation offer as a take away? Surprisingly, an important instruction appears in the very first chapter of that book. A loud voice told John to “write…what you see.” Jesus’ followers see God’s hand in their own lives and... Read more
Two big firsts occurred on September 7th in Vatican City. That day, Pope Leo presided over the first canonizations of his papacy during a mass in St. Peter’s Square. Carlo Acutis, one of the two individuals proclaimed saints then, died at the young age of fifteen. He stands as the first millennial saint canonized in history. Acutis’ conduct during his short life provides a shining example of heeding the Apostle Paul’s directive in 1 Timothy 4:12 not to allow others... Read more
Jesus warned His disciples that this world offers trouble. Children, unfortunately, often bear the brunt of manmade trouble. Those in Ukraine and Gaza regularly face death from bombs. Trouble does not spare US students either as a recent attack on Minneapolis Catholic school students establishes. A less reported troublesome situation is the violence impacting Haitian children. Haiti – A Country In The Caribbean A country in the Caribbean Sea, Haiti would seem more likely to be known as a tourist... Read more
Everyone must live somewhere, and that includes a pope. It’s not where Pope Leo wants to live that’s garnering attention but how. This pope embraces community living and anticipates roommates sharing his papal apartments. What motivates Pope Leo to desire such living arrangements and what makes his choice so newsworthy? Traditional Living Arrangements For A Pope The one thousand-room Apostolic Palace in Vatican City serves as the official residence of a pope. The building, also known as the Papal Palace,... Read more
Despite the saying “no news is good news,” silencing radio broadcasts into North Korean means no Good News for citizens of the hermit kingdom. Funding cuts slashed programming directed at that country, depriving already isolated North Koreans of world news, Christian broadcasts, and hope in general. This current silence on the airwaves in North Korea hampers evangelistic as well as faith-building efforts. Outside Radio Broadcasts Needed For Independent News North Korea stands as the poster country for the term “hermit... Read more
Residents of the Gaza Strip currently face starvation with roads into the area blocked for entry of food supplies. In light of this crisis, various nations, including the US, turn to humanitarian aid airdrops in Gaza to ease suffering. Food sent from above is not unprecedented as God provided manna from heaven to His people wandering in the wilderness in biblical times. However, modern airdrops, although well meaning, prove less effective. Why A Need For Aid Airdrops In Gaza? The... Read more
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