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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion of Christ in Recife cancels 2026 edition after nearly three decades of the spectacle

The Passion of Christ spectacle in Recife has announced the cancellation of its 2026 edition to focus on improving the quality of the production, with plans to return in 2027.

Feb 26 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tölzer Stiegenkirche: Where Believers Climb 28 Steps on Their Knees

The Tölzer Stiegenkirche features a 28-step staircase, symbolizing the path to Christ, which pilgrims climb on their knees as an act of devotion.

Feb 25 • 11:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lucy Alves, Wanessa Camargo and Bruno Fagundes are confirmed in the cast of the Passion of Christ play in João Pessoa

Singers Lucy Alves and Wanessa Camargo, along with actor Bruno Fagundes, have been confirmed for the Passion of Christ play in João Pessoa, set for April 2-4, 2026.

Feb 24 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes responds to Enel's CEO after comments about blackouts and says 'not even Jesus Christ' can save the energy company

São Paulo's mayor, Ricardo Nunes, criticizes Enel's CEO for saying that not even Jesus Christ could prevent power outages, attributing the company's failures to incompetence and misleading statements.

Feb 23 • 22:43 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Joey Christ completes the trilogy

Joey Christ successfully concludes his trilogy.

Feb 23 • 15:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Cross Installed: Sagrada Familia Reached Its Highest Point – 172.5 Meters

The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its highest point of 172.5 meters with the installation of a cross atop the central tower dedicated to Jesus Christ.

Feb 23 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Will Jesus Christ return? Will the US attack Iran? Do aliens exist? This is how the crazy (and lucrative) prediction betting business works

The article discusses the booming prediction betting market in the US, highlighting significant amounts wagered on political events and questions like the return of Jesus Christ and potential US military actions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height as cross is placed on Tower of Jesus Christ

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica has reached its maximum height with the placement of a cross atop the Tower of Jesus Christ, ahead of celebrations for architect Antoni Gaudi's centenary.

Feb 20 • 16:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The official anthem of the Meeting of Croatian Catholic Youth 2026 has been released.

The official anthem for the Meeting of Croatian Catholic Youth 2026 has been released, featuring a call for youth to stay rooted in Christ.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's Spanish temple, reaches its maximum height: 172.5 meters

The Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona has reached its planned maximum height of 172.5 meters after the installation of the upper arm of the Christ tower's cross.

Feb 20 • 12:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

With an excommunicated bishop, Mel Gibson shoots the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' in Italy

Mel Gibson begins filming the sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ' in Italy, featuring excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò as a religious advisor.

Feb 19 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mel Gibson shoots in Italy the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' with an excommunicated bishop

Mel Gibson is filming the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' in Italy with excommunicated bishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Feb 19 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Mel Gibson is filming in Italy the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ' with an excommunicated bishop

Mel Gibson has returned to Italy to film the sequel to 'The Passion of Christ', now working with excommunicated bishop Carlo Maria Viganò.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Do not drink wine, you flee from women. Nerd, the little smokes. But inside sits a demon"

Dmitri Merežkovski's triliogy "Christ and Antichrist" explores the theme of cultural conflict during transformative times, discussing the fate of individuals at the crossroads of paganism and Christianity, good and evil.

Feb 19 • 06:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lent: what it is and why Christians perform penitences

Lent is a 40-day period leading up to Easter, marked by fasting, prayer, and penance among Christians as a means of spiritual preparation for the celebration of Jesus Christ's Resurrection.

Feb 18 • 09:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

International Conference: A Renowned American Archbishop is Coming; See Other Speakers

An international conference titled 'Christ is King' will be held in Zagreb, featuring notable clergy and theologians discussing the implications of Christ's kingship in modern society.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar of Saints: Who is Celebrated Today, February 17

The Orthodox Church honors Saint Pamphilus and other martyrs today, February 16, for their steadfast faith in Christ, highlighting their sacrifices during persecution.

Feb 16 • 03:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Like 'dogmas': faith in Christ and love for freedom

The article reflects on the life and legacy of Dario Antiseri, an influential Italian philosopher and scholar who passed away after a long illness.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Retreat of the Shalom Catholic Community Starts on Sunday, 15, in Santarém

The Shalom Catholic Community in Santarém, Brazil, is hosting its traditional Carnival retreat called Renascer from February 15 to 17, inviting the public to engage in spiritual renewal and connection with Christ.

Feb 12 • 19:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Diplomacy prevailed

The article discusses the removal of images of Jesus Christ from courtrooms in Greece, suggesting that this may follow the Prime Minister's successful trip to Turkey without the replacement of such images with those of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Feb 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Diplomacy prevailed

The article discusses the removal of images of Jesus Christ from courtrooms in Greece, contrasting this move with the Prime Minister's recent successful trip to Turkey and the speculation surrounding the absence of a replacement with a photo of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Feb 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

American Commissioner’s Statements Spark Controversy Over Gaza Genocide and the Phrase 'The Jews Killed Christ'

Kerry Brigham Buller, a commissioner at the U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom, ignited a significant political controversy in the U.S. regarding anti-Semitism following a congressional hearing where she questioned the boundaries of criticizing Israel and described the situation in Gaza as genocide.

Feb 11 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"The devil is currently being freed from his prison. Woe to those who live on land and sea!"

The article discusses Dmitri Merežkovski's trilogy "Christ and Antichrist," which explores the clash of cultures in transformative times through the lens of individual destinies against contrasting forces.

Feb 11 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Christ the Redeemer is lit up for Safer Internet Day 2026

The Christ the Redeemer monument in Rio de Janeiro was illuminated in blue and yellow to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2026.

Feb 10 • 23:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Passion of Christ of Nova Jerusalem will feature Jesus ascending to heaven and disappearing into the clouds in the 2026 season

The 57th season of the Passion of Christ of Nova Jerusalem will introduce a new scene where Jesus ascends to the heavens, scheduled for March 28 to April 4, 2026.

Feb 10 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passion of Christ in Nova Jerusalém 2026: Dudu Azevedo will play Jesus in the new edition, check the complete cast

Dudu Azevedo will portray Jesus in the 2026 edition of the Passion of Christ in Nova Jerusalém, which is set to take place from March 28 to April 4, as announced by the Sociedade Teatral de Fazenda Nova.

Feb 9 • 20:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Words of the Priest / I Am Important, but the World Will Not Fall Without Me

A priest reflects on the biblical symbolism of salt and light in relation to Christ's teachings to his disciples.

Feb 8 • 06:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Attack on Kaunas Trolleybus: He Called Himself Christ and Threatened to Shoot Others

A man in Kaunas behaved erratically on a trolleybus, claiming to be Christ and threatening violence against passengers.

Feb 7 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With a unique show, Praia Grande opens free registrations for Passion of Christ; see how to participate

The city of Praia Grande has opened free registrations for residents to participate in the 'Passion of Christ - The Musical: Message' performance, scheduled from April 1-4 at the Teatro Serafim Gonzalez.

Feb 6 • 23:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Andrés Serrano, the artist who submerged images of Christ and the Virgin Mary in urine, photographed Jeffrey Epstein months before the suicide

American artist Andrés Serrano, known for controversial works involving religious imagery, has been linked to Jeffrey Epstein through numerous references in Epstein's archives.

Feb 6 • 22:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Second Coming: $1 million wagered on prediction platform for Christ's return by 2027

A prediction platform has attracted $1 million in bets on the anticipated return of Christ by 2027.

Feb 6 • 20:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Russia sentences comedian to prison for making jokes about war amputees and another about Jesus Christ

Russian comedian Artiom Ostanin has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for making jokes about war amputees and Jesus Christ, following a complaint from a Kremlin-affiliated organization.

Feb 4 • 14:42 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Russian who mocked a person with disabilities sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison

Russian comedian Artiom Ostanin has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison for making jokes about a disabled person and Jesus Christ, amidst strict censorship laws prohibiting jokes about politics, war, and religion.

Feb 4 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Passion of Christ performance opens applications for participants; see how to participate

Applications for the cast of the 55th Performance of the Passion of Christ in Cubatão (SP) are open until February 15, with the event set to take place at CSU - Parque do Trabalhador.

Feb 4 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Christ rises in the government and says the school system is at a turning point

The article discusses Christ's remarks in the government about the school system being at a pivotal moment.

Feb 3 • 18:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Feast Day: Who Celebrates Today, February 3, 2026

The Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of the Righteous Simeon the God-Receiver and the Prophetess Anna on February 3, who were honored to welcome Christ during the Presentation at the Temple in Jerusalem.

Feb 3 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Antonis Samaras from Kalamata: 'Patriotism unites, it does not divide'

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras delivered a message from Kalamata emphasizing the unifying aspect of patriotism while celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of Christ.

Feb 2 • 10:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
World

Will this be a breakthrough regarding the Shroud of Turin? Expert used free tools

A team of researchers led by Cicero Moraes is using advanced AI tools to investigate the Shroud of Turin, a Christian relic believed by some to be evidence of Jesus Christ's resurrection, amid ongoing skepticism about its authenticity.

Feb 2 • 08:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Religious fervor overflows at the Movistar Arena with thousands of Christians praying the Prayer of Mercy: "No one has more drawing power than Jesus Christ"

Thousands of Christians gathered at the Movistar Arena for a prayer event led by priests, demonstrating a significant resurgence of faith among attendees, particularly the youth.

Jan 13 • 12:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Unlocked: Messiaen for Everyone

The article praises the transformative power of music streaming that makes classical compositions, like Olivier Messiaen's 'La Transfiguration de Notre Seigneur Jésus-Christ', more accessible than ever before.

Jan 13 • 11:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Man stole a hundred skulls and mummified body parts from a cemetery

A 34-year-old man, Jonathan Christ Gerlach, has been accused of stealing approximately one hundred human remains from a cemetery in Philadelphia, leading to his arrest following a months-long investigation.

Jan 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Word of the Priest / Son in the Son

This piece reflects on the eternal relationship between Christ and God the Father, emphasizing Jesus as the beloved Son who humbly enters the flow of the Jordan River.

Jan 10 • 23:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Almost half a million Filipinos at a Catholic procession. Bishop condemns corruption

Hundreds of thousands of Filipino worshippers participated in an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ, using the event to criticize corrupt officials in a corruption-stricken country.

Jan 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Elina Papila against Giorgos Liagas' show: I did not say I want to interview Christ, let's relax a bit

Elina Papila expressed her dissatisfaction with Giorgos Liagas' show, stating she never claimed a desire to interview Christ and urged for a more relaxed attitude about her career choices.

Jan 9 • 07:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Shooting outside Salt Lake City LDS church leaves at least 2 dead, 6 injured: police

A shooting outside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City resulted in at least 2 deaths and 6 injuries during a memorial service.

Jan 8 • 05:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"The Army Fulfills a Sacred Mission." Putin Spoke to Children About the Christmas Mass, Video Went Viral

During the Orthodox Christmas midnight service, Vladimir Putin compared the Russian army's role in the Ukraine conflict to the mission of Jesus Christ while addressing children and meeting with military families.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service alongside soldiers and their families, emphasizing the symbolic connection between Christ and Russian military personnel.

Jan 7 • 10:50 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Putin Casts Ukraine War as 'Sacred Mission' in Orthodox Christmas Remarks

Russian President Vladimir Putin equated the mission of Russian soldiers in Ukraine to a sacred mission similar to that of Jesus Christ during Orthodox Christmas celebrations.

Jan 7 • 10:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Witness.. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem from the Inside

The article explores the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, also known as the Church of the Holy Tomb, its history, and its significance in the Christian faith as the site of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

Jan 7 • 03:50 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Who Has the Biggest Christ? A Monumental Faith

The article explores how faith has transformed into colossal representations of Christ, with a focus on a 60-meter statue in Indonesia.

Jan 6 • 23:56 UTC

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