Tag: Christian
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Lebanon has a large and influential Christian population — who are they and what is their history?
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Oct 8, 2024 / 09:00 am The Middle East edged closer to large-scale crisis this week as Iran launched a volley of missile attacks on Israel and Israel continued its bombardment of southern Lebanon. For a Middle Eastern nation, Lebanon has a large and influential Christian population. The latest figures…
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The Christian girl scouting group dedicated to supporting ‘girls who strive for sainthood’
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Aug 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Amid the culture wars, one girl scouting group endorsed by an archbishop this month is staying “true to its founding Christian principles” while creating space to help Catholic girls grow in faith. Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati “wholeheartedly” endorsed the faith-based scouting group American…
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Pope Francis says reading literature can enrich the Christian life, aid in priestly formation
By Kristina Millare Rome Newsroom, Aug 4, 2024 / 16:40 pm In a new letter released Sunday, Pope Francis touts the benefits of reading literature for priests and all those seeking to enrich their lives as Christian believers. Though he said his letter was originally intended for men receiving priestly formation, he said all Christians…