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BALTIMORE — If survivors of child sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Baltimore have the opportunity to testify at two hearings in bankruptcy court about their torment, Archbishop William Lori will be there to listen.

Lori, leader of America’s oldest archdiocese, “will personally attend on both occasions to hear directly from the ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I am a social worker and also engage in humanitarian work. I see some terrible situations: famine, disease, violence in homes, and people who have lost their jobs and have nowhere to turn. They don’t seem “blessed” to me, but very poor. How can being poor be seen as a blessing as the Bible ...Read more

BALTIMORE — Survivors of sexual abuse committed by clergy in the Archdiocese of Baltimore may have an opportunity to describe their suffering in bankruptcy court, and say they struck an agreement with the church to have Archbishop William Lori there to hear them.

The committee assigned to represent all survivors of clergy abuse in the diocese...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I hear many people talk about a relationship with Jesus Christ and what He’s done for them, but seldom do I hear them emphasize what He has really done for all of mankind — it’s more that He will give them what they want. This is troublesome. – T.S.

A: Christ is bigger than life! He ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I’ve heard that “home” is an institution. It sounds kind of stuffy. – I.H.

A: God is the Creator of the universe. He set the boundaries for the oceans. He made the great sun and set it in the center of the solar system to hold it together. If it were not for the sun, our solar system would ...Read more

YITZHAR, West Bank — Carrying planks of plywood, a group of Israeli settlers pushed past soldiers guarding the barrier surrounding the Gaza Strip and quickly got to work. Within minutes, the young men had erected two small buildings — outposts, they said, of a future Jewish settlement in the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Their movement had...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: I fight discouragement daily though I am a strong believer and follower of Jesus Christ. I read devotionals that make me feel ashamed because I don’t measure up to the standard of being happy by others expectations. I don’t find the word “happy” in the Bible, but there are lots of references...Read more

BALTIMORE — The committee representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy case is seeking to give victims an opportunity to tell their stories in court.

In a legal brief filed Friday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Baltimore, attorneys for the group of survivors representing all of the diocese’s ...Read more

A ministry group leader is accused of using religion to groom and normalize the sexual abuse of a blind college student, a Texas lawsuit says.

Daniel Savala has a history of sexual abuse accusations dating back to the 1990s and has registered as a sex offender since 2013, according to the lawsuit filed this week.

Savala is currently in a ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: Americans are becoming more influenced by the notion that our Constitution is void of God and that there is no authority in the document. Aren’t many Christians also casting doubt on the authority of God’s Word? – S.R.

A: Many people who call themselves Christians actually doubt the authority...Read more

Q: I was raised Catholic, but now I am having a crisis of faith. I don't really know what I believe anymore. I recently started dating a wonderful man, who I believe is the answer to many years of prayer. But I'm struggling with the fact that God sent me an atheist.

He has made me think of things that have shaken my faith. How ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: My life has taken a terrible turn after surviving a horrific accident leaving me impaired. I grew up in church and was active in my youth group. Now that I am unable to walk and drive a car, my social life has been snatched away. I know that the Lord has a purpose in this. How can I find it? – B.Y...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: In the age of knowledge and education, why is it still so difficult for people to overcome prejudice? – P.S.

A: Prejudice is measured by computing the distance between our own biased opinions and the real truth. By nature, the human mind possesses biased thinking that perpetuates. Despite our ...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: A popular TV show is portraying a rather meek Jesus Christ, easygoing and loving, as though there is nothing He would condemn. Is this an accurate portrayal? – E.J.

A: Many people confuse the word meek with weak. While they may rhyme, these are two very different words that bear scrutiny...Read more

From the writings of the Rev. Billy Graham

Q: There are so many different religions that claim to know God but they redefine God in their own way. Today there are many forms of Christianity as well, and many forsake much of the Bible. Isn’t this folly? – D.R.

A: People in every nation — totalitarian, democratic, or somewhere in between �...Read more

Ukrainian top diplomat pushed back on Pope Francis’ call for his country to show “the courage of the white flag” and enter negotiations with Russia, a remark that fueled outrage among Ukrainians and condemnation from some foreign allies.

“Our flag is a yellow and blue one,” Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Sunday on X, formerly ...Read more