• Black smoke rises over Vatican: No pope elected in first conclave vote

  A plume of black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday night, marking the end of the first round of voting in the papal conclave without the election of a new pope.

  

• Adam Lambert to play Judas in hollywood bowl’s upcoming 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production

  Acclaimed singer and performer Adam Lambert has been cast in the role of Judas Iscariot in the Hollywood Bowl’s upcoming production of Jesus Christ Superstar, slated for August 2025.

  

• Former child star Nathan Gamble opens up about Hollywood burnout and his return to faith

  Actor Nathan Gamble, best known for his roles in Dolphin Tale and Marley & Me, is opening up about the spiritual emptiness he experienced in Hollywood—and how it ultimately led him back to God.

  

• New River pastor William Schonemann found dead in his home, church community in morning

  The congregation of a small Arizona church is grieving the sudden death of their pastor, William Schonemann, who was reportedly found unresponsive in his bed earlier this week.

  

• ‘I Belong to Jesus’: Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo faces FA warning over goal celebration

  Liverpool FC forward Cody Gakpo is set to receive a formal warning from the Football Association (FA) after displaying a Christian message during a recent Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following a goal, Gakpo lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus,” raising both hands toward the sky in a clear act of religious expression.