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Christian singer Colton Dixon believes it is important we are bold in our faith and not afraid to speak — or sing — about ...

John Aldridge reflects on Liverpool's title-winning presentation and parade in the first half of his weekly ECHO column ...

As Imam Plemon El-Amin stood on stage at Morehouse College in front of hundreds of people, donning graduation regalia his ...

A crowd gathered in Watseka’s Legion Park May 26 for Memorial Day services. Legion Post 23 Commander Rick Ziebart said, “I ...

Thank you." By Jodi Rudoren As part of “Believing ... for my father when I realized I did not know how to pray. Oh, I knew the words and the melodies for the daily services I was attending ...

Bono talking. That familiar voice opens over a blank screen. 'It is preposterous to think that others might be as interested in your own story as you are.' ...

What has struck you the most about how people ... None of us are perfect, but he certainly did a lot and brought a lot to the church. So, I think to pray in thanksgiving, but also to pray for ...

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, was elected 267th pontiff by the College of Cardinals during a papal conclave on ...

I, I did not mean... I know what you mean, my dear. I'm most grateful to be here. Good. Now, I think I might have a ... What nice man is this, pray tell? (clears throat): I'll go and check on ...

The fast-fashion giant launched an elaborate PR campaign in Washington, hiring at least three high-ranking Trump officials. But it wasn’t enough to save Shein from Trump’s tariffs.

As Father Mateus Martin lay prostrate on the floor before the altar of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross with his fellow ordinands for the priesthood, one thought went through his mind: ...