Pope John Paul II, the third-longest serving pope, passed away on this day in history, April 2, 2005, at age 84. The pope had been in rapidly declining health in the last few days of his life — and made his last public appearance on March 30, 2005. During that brief appearance, John Paul II appeared at a window and …
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California family grieves its loss by pouring faith, love into new venture: ‘It’s Dad and God with us’
A family is turning its pain into purpose after it unexpectedly lost a loved one. The Cooks —Kim, Lindsey, Brittney and Cailin Cook of Sacramento, California — started Something Sweet in 2022. It’s a premium, frozen cookie dough brand that ships nationwide. Fox News Digital spoke with mom Kim Cook, as well as Lindsey Cook, 27, and Brittney Cook, 25, …
Read More »Amid post-Easter culture wars, Jesus still asks, 'But who do you say that I am?'
More than 2,000 years ago, Jesus asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” It is a question that the Apostle Peter famously answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Peter’s response, according to Jesus, was divine revelation. EASTER IS ABOUT GOD’S LOVE AND SHOULD NOT BE ‘DOMESTICATED,’ SAYS BISHOP ROBERT BARRON It …
Read More »Boston activists pushing ‘White churches’ to pay reparations is 'absurd,' says South Side Chicago pastor
Activist leaders in Boston demanding “White churches” pay reparations to the city’s Black community “is really absurd,” said a pastor from the South Side of Chicago. “They’re playing on people’s guilt and shame and trying to shame them into doing something, trying to guilt them into doing something,” Pastor Corey Brooks told Fox News. “I don’t want anybody doing anything …
Read More »Israeli soldier gravely injured in Oct. 7 terror attack finds new faith, offers hope to others
Recalling the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel — nearly six months ago now — IDF soldier Shalom Shitrit, 20, stood on one leg with crutches and addressed over 1,200 people at The Armon Hotel & Conference in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 2, 2024, to reveal what happened to him. “I had no idea that the next few minutes were …
Read More »DC archbishop jabs Biden as 'cafeteria Catholic' who 'picks and chooses' for his 'political advantage'
Roman Catholic Cardinal Wilton Gregory took a swipe at President Biden’s faith on Sunday, calling him a “cafeteria Catholic” for picking and choosing parts of the faith while “ignoring or even contradicting” other aspects of his adherence. Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., was asked on CBS’ “Face the Nation” whether he believes Biden’s long-touted Catholic roots will resonate with …
Read More »First Communion gifts to buy on Amazon for children set to receive the sacrament
When it comes to religious milestones, the first Holy Communion is an important one in some Christian traditions. It usually happens when a child is around eight years old and in the springtime due to the Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a significant event in faith, marking a child’s reception of the Eucharist for the …
Read More »Dennis Quaid on his faith getting him through the good and hard times: 'We all need that'
Dennis Quaid’s personal journey with his faith is something he is proud of. Ahead of Quaid’s “Fallen: A Gospel Record For Sinners” DVD premiere, the actor and musician told Fox News Digital that his faith has gotten him through every moment in his life. “It has gotten me through hard times. It has gotten me through good times, too,” he …
Read More »Jesus Christ's resurrection means we are all on the 'Road to Emmaus,' says Texas pastor
“They said to one another, ‘Were not our hearts burning within us while He was speaking to us on the road, while He was explaining the Scriptures to us?’” (Luke 24:32). This passage, from Luke’s Gospel, is part of the “Road to Emmaus” appearance of Jesus Christ following His resurrection from the dead. In the Road to Emmaus story, the …
Read More »Danica McKellar wishes the world would be 'open to God's love,' two years after finding faith
“Wonder Years” actress Danica McKellar is gearing up to spend Easter Sunday in Southern California and is reminiscing on her journey to faith. In an interview with Fox News Digital, McKellar explained how she’s been able to reflect ahead of the holiday weekend and her two-year anniversary of finding faith, which occurred thanks to Candace Cameron Bure two years ago …
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