The actions of Pope Francis seem to have startled many, from washing the feet of prisoners, women and Muslims to his Homily including the comment that “the Lord has redeemed all of us… even the atheists”. He sent words of wisdom to Italy’s Muslim immigrants before the commencement of Ramadan.
A Pakistani TV show called Aman Ramazan is a religious game show where prizes are awarded to the audience for the correct answer. Questions are based on the Qur’an and prizes include household appliances, motorbikes and most surprisingly, babies.
An 11-year-old Yemeni girl, Nada al-Ahdal ran away from home after hearing her mother had planned an arranged marriage for her. The video shows Nada speaking out against her arranged marriage.
A YouTube video showing monks wearing designer sunglasses, headphones and luxury hand luggage created a stir in the Buddhist community. The monk seen wearing gold aviator sunglasses is now in a lot of trouble with Thai authorities.
Pope Francis had recently appealed to religious leaders to make humble choices when it comes to choosing a car. And in light of that plea, the Pope arrived to lead his first public prayer at the papal summer home in Castel Gandolfo, Rome, in a modest car.
Madonna has been a thorn in the side for many conservative Christians. Now she will be a topic for discussion at the exorcism conference in Poland.
Floribeth Mora, a Cost Rican woman who had been diagnosed with an aneurism, was cured by former Pope John Paul II with prayer. After many tests and interviews with her doctor, Mora’s aneurism was gone and this has been hailed as a miracle.
What becomes of vacant church buildings? Do they just decay? Some do, but not all of them. These church buildings have been repurposed in the most amazing ways.
An Idaho company has designed and developed a bullet that is coated in pork to prohibit any martyrs from entering paradise. Jihawg Ammo “is only effective if you are attacked by an Islamist in Jihad”.
This video has surfaced showing Buddhist monks enjoying the high life. Fancy sunglasses, designer bags, trendy headphones and a private jet are part of their vibe. This is however a far cry from Buddha’s teaching.
Stand down, Australia! This chap named Moses, from the northern KwaZulu-Natal town of Eshowe claims to be Jesus. Naturally, being Jesus means setting up a compound, which cultists in the recent past totally didn’t do, and collecting disciples. Which cultists also definitely did not do.
The mysteries of Noah’s Ark have baffled many people for years. How did he manage to fit all of those animals on the Ark?
Last week Pope Francis said in his homily that “everyone” will be redeemed. But now the Vatican’s spokesperson Rev. Thomas Rosica is taking a step back to “clear up” the remarks made by the Pope.
This former Australian IT specialist Alan Miller is claiming to be the Messiah while his partner is, according to Miller, Mary Magdalene. He believes he was crucified and remembers performing miracles. There is a huge amount of criticism, but others are moving across continents to be closer to the couple.
Biblical theme park called Holly Land’s asking price has been cut by almost half. Find out why no one wants to buy it when you click through.
CNN’s Wolf Blitzer asked an Oklahoma tornado survivor is she thanked the Lord for her quick decision that ultimately saved her life. Lesson: never assume that everyone follows a religious path.
A Syrian rebel has taken it a step too far by cutting out the heart of a government soldier and eating it. The video appeared online on Monday and was posted by a group loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. But the group do not seem to be behind the decision to perform this inhumane act.
Brick Stone, also known as comedian Dave Sirus, has taken a liking to being a Westboro Baptist Church groupie. When the Westboro Baptist Church pickets,Sirus is there.
This is almost too good to be true. Cape Town and Johannesburg recently played host to the Holi One and We Are One festivals, respectively. There are almost too many highlights to mention, but the Yellow Hand Print Guy should get a special round of applause.
Pope Francis is the new leader of 1,2 billion Catholics. But he’s also the man in charge of the Vatican’s finances. Former pope, Benedict made progress in reforming the Vatican Bank by replacing the president and creating a financial-intelligence committee after allegeations of abuse and mismanagement spanning decades. Recent controversy Modern controversy surrounding the bank […]
The official page for God was created on Facebook in 2011. And while Facebook is generally regarded as having become a dump of bad content, the God page stands out as an island of satire in a sea of filigreed baby pictures. Having taken a satirical approach, the page divides the opinions of its almost […]
President Obama might have a little bit of animosity heading his way if people take doppelgängers too seriously. On Saturday, right wing political pundit and television show host, Glen Beck pointed out the uncanny resemblance between the president and the character of Satan in the History Channel’s The Bible miniseries. Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on HIstory Channel […]
St Patrick’s Day celebrations were in full swing on Sunday all across the world. Check out the gallery, featuring a dazzling array of Irish people, and people who desperately want to be Irish people engaging in pub brawls and street parades. Even the Obamas celebrated in front of the White House. The building was illuminated in green for the occasion. […]
Ever wonder at what point in the pope’s life he chose to literally take a leap of faith and become a priest? When Pope Francis was just the wee age of 12, he had a relationship with a woman named Amalia Damonte. Now 76, Damonte has decided to tell the world about their “love-affair.” When […]
We’re only a few days into Pope Francis’ papacy, and already red flags are being raised, linking the Pope, and the role played by the Catholic Church in the brutal military dictatorship of Argentina. Both the Catholic Church and Pope Francis have been accused of complicit silence during the “dirty war” that was waged on the […]
According to odds given by Paddy Power, the election of Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina for Pope was highly unlikely, with the Irish bet makers offering a 33-1 stack on Jorge becoming Pope. But Bergoglio is the hero the Catholic church needs, even if no one cares whether they deserve it or not. Pope Francis […]
D-Rod just can’t stop himself from visiting secretive rulers in tiny, controversial countries. Yesterday, Dennis was spotted outside the Vatican City. Fresh off his tour of North Korea, where he befriended dictator Kim Jong-Un, Rodman is in Rome – and the Vatican – to promote Irish gambling company, Paddy Power. Although Rodman stated that he […]
Last night white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signalling the election of the new Pope. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was the chosen one to lead the Catholic Church, and was officially sworn in with the name of Francis. But everyone knows that by now. If you want to be the one to impress your friends […]
Ok it’s not really Woody Allen, but damn Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina looks a lot like the Bullets Over Broadway director! Anyway, the new guy is 76 years old and is also the first non-European leader of the church in more than 1,000 years.
Marcial Maciel Degollado, a priest from Mexico is a walking contradiction. He was the greatest postwar fundraiser for the Catholic Church, and its greatest criminal. Pope Benedict XVI described Degollado as “A life … out of moral bounds,” and a “wasted, twisted life.” In the 1940’s Degollado founded the religious order, The Legion of Christ. Degollado […]