This post was updated Aug. 4 at 7:06 p.m. While the sound of gospel music has evolved, its spirit of heartfelt worship remains encapsulated within contemporary Christian music today. Many people may not know what to expect when they hear the word ...

In mid-July, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, was transformed into a place of worship as more than 50,000 Catholics gathered for the National Eucharistic Congress. The stadium full of young people, nuns in an array of habits and priests ...

(RNS) — A new study looked at how worship leaders pick music for services — at a time when a handful of megachurches dominate the market. (RNS) — For the past decade, a handful of megachurches have dominated worship music, churning out hits such as ...

Nathaniel Bassey has gifted us with a new song and music video, and it feels like stepping into a cloud of worship. Titled “ Odara ,” this release comes ahead of his highly anticipated album, “ Glory of His Presence ,” set to drop in January 2026.

For viewers weaned on an era when American Idol incubated household names like Kelly Clarkson and Adam Lambert, the special might have seemed jarring. But since the show’s revival landed on ABC in 2018, Idol has leaned into a faith-based sensibility and become a potent launching pad for tomorrow’s praise-music stars.

The singer-songwriter was introduced to music from a young age through her parents, who were also Catholic music ministers. Sarah Kroger, a Catholic worship leader, takes part in leading the faithful in praise and worship at the National Eucharistic ...

Let's pause to consider the value of Byzantine art and how its music and iconography have such great spiritual significance. Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! Describing the music, Professor Alexander Lingas ...

The Spirit is at work, but so are the mechanisms around high-production sets. “Bigger!” said the voice in my in-ear monitor. I was on stage in a dark room, nearly blinded by spotlights. It was my first time leading worship at a big regional conference ...