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The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro displayed on Friday (May 9) the image of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV marking his election on Thursday (May 8).

A crowd filled Christ the King Cathedral on Thursday for a mass for the repose of the soul of the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The service brings together people from all different backgrounds and ...

The FBI arrests a Wisconsin judge for allegedly interfering in an immigration operation. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the latest ...

Actor Jim Caviezel has opened up about the warning he received from director Mel Gibson ahead of working on The Passion of the Christ. The Passion of the Christ (2004) had a screenplay written by ...

In his first seconds as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis asked the crowd to pray for him, showing the world what kind of pontiff he wanted to be — a pastor close to the people.April ...

Think Jesus Christ movies are all slow and serious? Think again. These best movies about Jesus Christ on Netflix are nothing like the Sunday school specials you might remember. Picture talking donkeys ...

Specifically, on Good Friday, the day Jesus Christ willingly embraced unimaginable suffering for our sake. Now, let’s be honest — calling the day of Jesus’ crucifixion and death “Good” can sound ...

An estimated 30,000 visitors gather to witness the “Passion of Christ” street plays held in the city every Good Friday. One of the most well-known devotees is 64-year-old Ruben Enaje ...

Hours before Maundy Thursday events kick off, George Sciberras is taking care of the final preparations for his town’s Good Friday procession. As the man who coordinates St George’s parish’s ...

Those called on the states to "acknowledge the Kingship of Jesus Christ." Both failed. But non-binding resolutions like those aren't the biggest threat to the separation of church and state ...

Atop a tall hill in one corner of Lodwar stands the statue of Christ the Redeemer, a prominent monument with a spitting resemblance to Rio’s iconic statue with a similar name. For anyone within Lodwar ...