This week, our family celebrated a special milestone: my 9-month-old grandson, Thommy-boy, said his very first word — “Baby.” Moments like that remind us how wonderful life can be even during tough ...

LIMA — For people of faith, overcoming issues like violence, drugs and terrorism in the world does not start with military might, political pressure or legislative action, but rather with prayer and ...

During his general audience on Jan. 23, which took place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Benedict XVI commemorated the 100th anniversary of this annual celebration. He emphasized ...

Pope Francis delivers his blessing during his general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Jan. 20, 2021. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) Below is the text of Pope Francis’ weekly ...

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity will be celebrated by Catholics and other Christians worldwide from Jan. 18–25. The theme for 2024, “You shall love the Lord your God ... and your neighbor as ...

MECCA, Saudi Arabia – Millions of Muslim pilgrims converged Wednesday on the holy city of Mecca in preparation for the hajj pilgrimage, many of them praying for unity in the Islamic world at a time of ...

UNITY VILLAGE, Mo.—From the prayers of a Kansas City, Mo., couple in 1890 to millions of prayers globally in 2015, Silent Unity® continues to change lives for the better. This year marks the 125th ...

Citizens and clergy from a half-dozen city churches prayed for unity Friday night, concerned about racial tensions in the city. “This is for the community to come together,” said the Rev. Maudine ...

With heads bowed and arms raised, residents from across the county gathered in downtown Aiken on Thursday and lifted up prayers for the community and the nation. More than 60 faithful assembled in an ...

The Christian calls for unity by President Biden and members of Congress continue at weekly bipartisan gatherings. Politicians from both political parties came together to testify to the work of God ...