New Vatican document cautions against ‘triumphalism’ over rise in baptisms

Indian Gen Z ‘cockroach’ protesters aim to upend assumptions about democracy – and populism – in Modi’s India

(The Conversation) — The protests challenge the government’s view of who “the people” are, what democracy means, and who speaks for youth, women and the politically marginalized.

The key message of the LDS Church’s new Visitors’ Center? We’re Christian, darn it.

(RNS) — If the church’s new Visitors’ Center is a preview of next year’s Temple Square celebration, the message will be all about Jesus.

Multisite churches — also known as franchises — are now a staple of American life

(RNS) — A new study of multi-site churches has found that such congregations have become commonplace, found in almost every state in the nation. Many of the 1,800 multisite churches have started a new location by merging with another church.

FrontGate Media announces sponsorship and advertising representation for Faith On Film TV

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Flashy AI campaign ads use religion to stir emotions and attack candidates

(RNS) — In some key races, AI has been used in campaign ads to depict candidates’ religious views and convey religious messaging, ranging from highly realistic to provocative and eccentric.