In the Jewish calendar, the holiest day of the year is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement—Oct. 2 this year. It is a fast day. Observant Jews eat and drink nothing between twilight on the eve of Yom ...

The second reading, which is the third biblical text assigned to each Sunday, is always from the New Testament. It is either from one of the apostolic letters, written by Paul, Peter, James, John, Jud ...

The first GAFCON met in Jerusalem in 2008 as a response to this crisis. The hope was for repentance and a return to biblical ...

The talking Sheep is voiced by Paul Walter Hauser and the Sheep's trusty smart and witty sidekick friend, Pigeon, is voiced ...

Move aside, Maya Angelou — there's a new poet in town. Poems & Prayers is collection of personal poetry and prayers from the Academy Award–winning actor, which touches on faith, fatherhood, marriage, ...

A free speech advocacy group warned that book censorship in public schools across the United States has become "rampant and common," with book bans increasing significantly over the last few years.

Cast members from The Chosen appearing in The Chosen Adventures include Paras Patel as Matthew, Elizabeth Tabish as Mary, ...

Kate McKinnon, who starred on "Saturday Night Live" for 11 seasons and earned two Emmy Awards, is sharing details about her new book for young readers, her inspiration and the importance of comedy in ...

“One Battle After Another,” “The Woman in Cabin 10” and “Frankenstein” are some of this year’s most anticipated adaptations. By Wilson Wong Wilson Wong is a staff editor for Special Projects. Fall is ...

PEN America's report found 6,870 instances of book bans in 2024 and 2025. Books bans in public schools have become a "new normal" in the U.S., escalating since 2021, according to one advocacy group.

During the press launch of the 2025 Manila FAME held at Centro de Turismo Intramuros—which I featured in Balikbayan Magazine ...

When Sean Brosnan started coaching the Newbury Park High School cross-country team, the school hadn't qualified for a state championship in 25 years. But within just three years, they were state ...