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Supreme Court Takes Up Kentucky Catholic Shrine Dispute Over Zoning Rules

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a Kentucky dispute over whether a Catholic organization may construct a Marian shrine on its own property despite objections from nearby residents.

Louisiana UMC Launches $15M Initiative to Pay Church Debt, Fund New Ministries
The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church has introduced a $15 million program aimed at strengthening its remaining congregations, setting aside $5 million for debt relief and $10 million for ministry development.
Franklin Graham Urges Manchester Crowd to Repent, Warns From Story of Sodom
Franklin Graham called on thousands in Manchester, England, to repent and trust in Jesus Christ, using the biblical account of Lot and the destruction of Sodom as the central theme of his message, asking the crowd at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Appeals Court Lets Historic Cross and Nativity Stay in Los Angeles
A nearly century-old cross and a Nativity display in Los Angeles’ historic El Pueblo district can remain in place after a federal appeals court upheld a lower court’s decision not to order their removal.

Grok AI Affirms Jesus as “Son of God,” Cites Biblical and Historical Evidence

Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, has attracted widespread attention after making a series of statements affirming the divinity of Jesus Christ and pointing to biblical and historical evidence. The exchange began with an Oct. 1 post on X that was later deleted after drawing millions of views.

Josh Howerton Says He’d Use Ladder Illustration Again to Reach People Despite Online Mockery
Pastor Josh Howerton of Lakepointe Church in Rockwall, Texas, faced online criticism after using two large ladders during a sermon to depict the tension between following Christ and seeking the approval of the world. The illustration came during a Sept. 20 message in his “Fight the Good Fight” series.
Justice Samuel Alito Says Dobbs Required “Courage,” Sees Little Chance Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Will Be Reversed
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says the 2022 Dobbs ruling that ended the federal constitutional right to abortion was a case that demanded judicial courage, while predicting that the court is unlikely to overturn its 2015 same-sex marriage decision. Alito made the remarks in an interview with CBS News’ Jan Crawford ahead of the release of his book.
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Marking 50 Years of Prison Fellowship
The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of Prison Fellowship, honoring the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving current and formerly incarcerated people and their families.Founded in 1976 by Charles “Chuck” Colson, the Washington-based organization has grown over five decades into a nationwide ministry.