Congressman Steals Papal Water Glass, Drinks from It: ‘Anything Pope Touches Becomes Blessed’

Congressman Steals Papal Water Glass, Drinks from It: ‘Anything Pope Touches Becomes Blessed’

WASHINGTON — A Pennsylvania Congressman is raising eyebrows after he snatched the half-full water glass of the Roman Catholic pontiff known as Francis following his speech before Congress, and then sipped from it out of his belief that the water was now “blessed” because the pope touched it. “Anything the pope touches becomes blessed,” Pennsylvania […]

Tanzanian Church Buildings Torched

Tanzanian Church Buildings Torched

NAIROBI, Kenya (Morning Star News) – Three church buildings were set ablaze on Tuesday in an area of northwestern Tanzania where Muslim extremists have issued threats, pastors said. A pastor of one of the three churches whose buildings were gutted, Vedasto Athanas of Living Water International church, said area Christians are worried and frightened as such […]

Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes, Joel Osteen Express Excitement Over ‘Pope Francis’ Visit

Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes, Joel Osteen Express Excitement Over ‘Pope Francis’ Visit

As the Roman Catholic head Jorge Bergoglio, who is known as “Pope Francis,” traveled to the United States this past week for a six-day visit, megachurch leaders Rick Warren, T.D. Jakes and Joel Osteen expressed their excitement and support for the papal pomp and circumstance. On Wednesday, T.D. Jakes of The Potter’s House posted a […]