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A Roman Catholic priest in the Czech Republic recently apologized to his small village after he destroyed a Halloween pumpkin display made by children because he thought it was “satanic.” Father Jaromir Smejkal, the parish priest at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Kurdejov, issued an open letter to the mayor, which was…

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University of Kentucky computer scientists recently used AI technology to read an ancient scroll burned when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. The scrolls were so fragile that scientists couldn’t even attempt to unroll them, or they would be destroyed. Instead, as part of a Vesuvius Challenge competition, scientists released thousands of 3D X-ray images…

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The Washington National Cathedral recently unveiled several racial justice-themed stained glass windows. The four new windows show people of color marching in protests while holding signs that read “Fairness” and “No Foul Play.” The windows have replaced previous ones that honored Confederate leaders, including Gen. Robert E. Lee and Gen. Thomas “Stone Wall” Jackson. The…

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Former second lady Karen Pence is on a mission to inspire Americans to recognize God’s calling for their lives and fully trust the Lord. Pence, who authored a new book, “When It’s Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God’s Grace in His Calling For Your Life,” said the book offers the behind-the-scenes story of some of…

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