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Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts

The Bible is filled with brave and courageous women.

The Conversation · Jan 16

Thursday news quiz: Golden Globes, Grateful Dead and global threats

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15

German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ provokes fury on right

Christmas Eve live broadcast showed holy child portrayed by female performance artist writhing in sticky rice paper

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Photos show celebrations of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day

Christians are celebrating the feast day of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day. It recalls the visit of the three kings, or magi, to the baby Jesus. Orthodox Christians focus on the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. In Europe, some worshippers bathe in icy lakes and rivers.…

The Independent UK · Jan 6

The story of Epiphany: tradition, religious festivals and secular rites

On 6 January, the visit of the Magi to Jesus is celebrated by millions around the world. It's a story that's been handed down through generations but actually barely mentioned in a Gospel, however, it's the deep-root of secular tradition in Italy and, in Europe, above all a culinary ritual.

Euronews · Jan 6

JD Vance Speaks Out After Rubio Rift Grows Over 'Jesus' Comment

JD Vance speaks out on growing tensions with Marco Rubio after a controversial 'Jesus' joke, addressing rivalry, party unity and questions over who could succeed Donald Trump.

International Business Times UK · Jan 6

I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery – and even more so by the warmth of the people

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5

Jesus Never Faced Crucifixion, Says AI: Faith's Bible Reckoning Begins

Veteran filmmaker Julian Doyle uses AI to claim Jesus' Crucifixion was a mistake—the wrong man, Judas the Galilean, was nailed by Pilate.

International Business Times UK · Jan 3

Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem shredded after dancing to ‘Ice Ice Baby’ at Trump’s New Year’s Eve Party

“This is what I imagine hell is like,” wrote one user, while another wrote, “Cringe af.”

The Independent UK · Jan 1

The who’s who of Trump’s New Year’s Eve bash: Barron, Melania and host of MAGA allies party at Mar-a-Lago

The MAGA-filled event included Trump’s youngest son, Barron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The Independent UK · Jan 1