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Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, died at 68 after being diagnosed with aggressive metastatic prostate cancer. In a posthumous statement shared by his ex-wife, he said he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. The obituary notes his landmark career and later controversy over racism, including Dilbert’s removal from syndication in 2023.
Institutes of Religion, a program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026, having grown from a single location in Idaho to over 2,700 worldwide, with record numbers of young adults participating and emphasizing community, scripture study, and faith in Jesus Christ.
In 2025, President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints emphasized Jesus Christ's central role in salvation, highlighting His resurrection, Atonement, and teachings, and encouraged followers to model their lives after Christ's self-sacrifice, especially during the Christmas season.
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are sharing heartfelt Christmas messages on social media, emphasizing their testimony of Jesus Christ and sharing family traditions.
The Carpenter’s Son, a film based on the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas, attempts to depict Jesus Christ's childhood with biblical horror elements but ends up being dull and poorly structured, with inconsistent performances and a lack of suspense, despite some bizarre and graphic biblical imagery.
Pope Leo XIV urged leaders of lay associations and charismatic movements to keep Jesus at the center of their spiritual journeys, emphasizing the importance of both hierarchical and charismatic gifts in serving grace, promoting unity, and advancing the Church's mission through imitation of Christ and self-emptying love.
Actress Massiel Taveras faced controversy at the Cannes Film Festival when she was hurried inside by an usher while trying to display her dress featuring an image of Jesus Christ. The incident, similar to one involving Kelly Rowland earlier, was likely due to time constraints rather than the dress's design. Taveras later showcased the dress on social media, highlighting its religious theme.
Pope Francis presided over the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Basilica, with Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa delivering a homily on the significance of Jesus' declaration "I Am" and the universal message of Christ's word. Cardinal Cantalamessa emphasized the humility and love demonstrated by Jesus in His Passion and Resurrection, inviting all to find rest and consolation in Him, regardless of their circumstances.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud's post-game interview with NBC's Kathryn Tappen, in which he praised Jesus Christ, was edited on social media, sparking backlash against NBC for censoring his religious expression. Stroud, who openly discusses his faith, has previously credited his strong foundation in faith for keeping him grounded through the ups and downs of football. NBC has not yet responded to the criticism.
Sabrina Carpenter addresses the controversy surrounding her "Feather" music video filmed inside a Brooklyn church, which led to the demotion of the priest who approved it. Carpenter claims they had prior approval and cheekily points out that Jesus was a carpenter. The video was criticized by the Diocese of Brooklyn for being "violent and sexually provocative." The priest involved expressed regret and apologized, while the church held a "Mass of Reparation" to cleanse the church.
Archaeologists have uncovered the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem, a site mentioned in biblical records where Jesus Christ is said to have healed a blind man over 2,000 years ago. The discovery, made through a joint effort by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority, and the City of David Foundation, is significant for followers of Christianity. The Pool of Siloam, which provided running water to the City of David, was found during an archaeological dig and its unveiling reaffirms the historical and religious heritage of Jerusalem. It is yet to be determined if the site will be opened to the public.
Martin Scorsese has announced that he is writing a screenplay for a film about Jesus Christ after meeting Pope Francis in Italy. The director, who attended a conference on the global aesthetics of the Catholic imagination, has previously made films about the life of Christ, including 1988’s The Last Temptation of Christ. Scorsese’s representatives have not provided further details about the new project.
A stained-glass window depicting Jesus Christ as a person of color is prompting scrutiny into the role of race, slavery, and gender in 19th-century New England. The window, which adorns St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Warren, Rhode Island, shows Jesus with dark skin while he speaks to a dark-skinned Samaritan woman at a well. The window was installed in 1878 while the U.S. was still reeling from the aftermath of the Civil War and the ensuing work of Reconstruction, which ended a year before. Scholars are reportedly studying the potential intentions of the artist and Mary P. Carr, the woman who commissioned the window in memory of her aunts who married into families involved with the slave trade.
A stained-glass window depicting a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women in New Testament scenes has raised questions about race, Rhode Island's role in the slave trade, and the place of women in 19th century New England society. The window, installed at the long-closed St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Warren in 1878, is the oldest known public example of stained glass on which Christ is depicted as a person of color that one expert has seen. The window has now been scrutinized by scholars, historians, and experts trying to determine the motivations of the artist, the church, and the woman who commissioned the window in memory of her two aunts, both of whom married into families that had been involved in the slave trade.
Betty Gilpin discusses her role as Simone in the new sci-fi drama "Mrs. Davis," where she plays a nun on a mission to destroy an all-powerful AI app while also hunting down the Holy Grail and engaging in a physical relationship with Jesus Christ. Gilpin describes the show as "Lucille Ball in King Arthur's Court" and speaks about her preparation for the role, including speaking with real-life nuns. She also discusses the show's timely questions about AI and its potential impact on humanity.