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Churchgoers at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee had a surprise guest leading their worship service on Sunday. Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood joined her home church, which has several satellite locations, to lead worship, singing “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music. The music icon’s appearance on stage was a shock to many within the…

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A new AI platform aimed at helping pastors preach their sermons more effectively is set to launch later this month. Pulpit AI, created by Jake Sweetman and Michael Whittle, will be released on July 22 and will include both paid and free versions, according to both men. Whittle is based in Nashville, while Sweetman is…

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The Roman Catholic Church is planning to engage people to participate in religious activities during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. The Conversation reported that eight Catholic dioceses based in Paris have organized what’s called the “Holy Games,” a project between the Archdiocese of Paris and the French Bishops Conference. Those participating in the Holy Games…

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Carlo Acutis, an Italian teen who designed a website documenting various Eucharistic miracles and led a faithful life before he died at 15 years old, will be canonized, the Vatican announced. Acutis was one of 15 people approved for canonization at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, according to the Vatican News website. Alex Jones, CEO…

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In the first episode of their new “Lights On” podcast, former Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz and his wife, Laura, shared how his infidelity broke their ministry and marriage and the work they’ve done and continue to do to recover. Lentz was interviewed by his wife on the podcast and promised to share details about…

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