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Pope Francis skips traditional Palm Sunday homily during Mass

Pope Francis broke tradition during the start of Holy Week on Sunday, skipping a reading of his annual Palm Sunday homily during Mass at the last minute. Reuters reported that the pontiff was in front of tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square when he skipped the homily but continued to run the service before heading out in …

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Jewish holiday of Purim may have echoes in American history, says New York rabbi

The story of the Jewish holiday of Purim, which commemorates the survival of the Jewish people, has continued to reverberate throughout history, Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm of New York told Fox News Digital. Lamm is chief executive of BZ Media, which works to “bring together the creative talent and philanthropic resources to produce the best Jewish and Israel content for …

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Easter bunny teaches kids 'true meaning' of Easter in new book with faith focus

Bestselling author Anthony DeStefano of New Jersey was tired of commercialism and secular culture overrunning the true meaning of Easter — so he wrote a book to “Christianize” the story of the Easter Bunny. “The Story of the First Easter Bunny” tells of a “small bunny with very large ears” who lives with his ailing mother near Jerusalem during the …

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NCAA wrestling champs wear '100% Jesus' headbands at event

College wrestlers Aaron Brooks and David Carr wore headbands at the NCAA Championships over the weekend to show their support for Jesus Christ. Brooks, of Penn State, and Carr, from Iowa State, each had white bands over their heads with a message: “100% Jesus.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Penn State Nittany Lions wrestler Aaron Brooks poses …

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Most Americans think religion's influence is declining and it's not a good thing, poll says

Most Americans believe religion’s role in society is declining, and they aren’t happy about it, a new poll finds. About 80 percent of U.S. adults think religion is losing its influence on American life, The Pew Research Center’s recent survey discovered. This is the highest percent of Americans to report this view than ever before in Pew’s research. Most of …

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Boston activists seeking $15B in reparations, call on 'White churches' to commit to extending wealth

The Boston Task Force on Reparations called on “White churches” to step up and pay the Black community back for racial inequities that root back to the trans-Atlantic slave trade, according to reports. The Boston Globe reported that Black and White clergy members met in Roxbury for a press conference intended to be held outside, though it was instead held …

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On this day in history, March 24, 1603, King James I ascends to throne: American colonizer, Bible namesake

King James VI of Scotland ascended to the throne of England as King James I amid high treachery, global warfare and religious turmoil on this day in history, March 24, 1603. His reign shaped the world we live in today. It had a direct impact on New World colonization, English-language art and culture, Christianity and the rise of an independent …

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Jesus' farewell discourse is a reminder that Christians are never alone, says California professor

Christians should meditate on the feelings of absence that the disciples experienced after the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus Christ when they, too, are feeling alone, Dr. Jeannine Hanger told Fox News Digital. Hanger is an assistant professor at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in La Mirada, California. “When my husband and I dropped our daughter off …

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Washington pastor reveals words of hope, faith and strength for Kate Middleton: 'God is with you'

“People around the world are praying for Princess Kate as she undergoes treatment for cancer,” said Pastor Jesse Bradley of Auburn, Washington, on Saturday, just one day after Kate Middleton announced that she’s been diagnosed with cancer following major abdominal surgery in January. The Princess of Wales, in a video message to the world on Friday, said she’s just begun …

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Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, falls on March 25. Learn more about how holiday is celebrated.

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. Typically observed in March in India, Nepal, other South Asian countries and across the diaspora, the festival celebrates love and signifies a time of rebirth and rejuvenation — a time to embrace the positive and let …

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