Justice Department investigating Southern Baptists over clergy sex abuse
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
An independent investigation found disturbing details about how Southern Baptist leaders mishandled sex abuse claims and mistreated victims.
Lin-Manuel Miranda calls out 'illegal' production of 'Hamilton' by Texas church
The performance included references to Christianity not included in the original play.
The performance included references to Christianity not included in the original play.
'Honor Killings' Trial: Sisters feared their dad would kill them days before their murders, prosecutors claim
Prosecutors described a father on trial for murdering his two teenage daughters as "controlling and possessive." Their former teacher says they told her they were running away and knew their dad would try to kill them.
Prosecutors described a father on trial for murdering his two teenage daughters as "controlling and possessive." Their former teacher says they told her they were running away and knew their dad would try to kill them.
Pope Francis says he'll slow down, possibly retire after 6-day Canada trip
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."
“I think at my age and with these limitations, I have to save (my energy) to be able to serve the church, or on the contrary, think about the possibility of stepping aside."
Pope apologizes for ‘devastating’ school abuses in Canada
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Pope Francis says the forced assimilation of Native peoples into Christian society destroyed their cultures, severed their families and marginalized generations in ways still being felt today.
Florida couple reveals heavenly figure in cedar slab from tree in Crystal River
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Glenn and Shelly Pollack have been re-purposing antiques, metal, and wood for the last six years, but a few months ago, they came across a large slab of cedar that revealed a heavenly silhouette in the grain. Now they hope to share it with the world.
Mexican president to end daylight saving time, keep 'God's clock'
Mexico’s president submitted a bill Tuesday to end daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
Mexico’s president submitted a bill Tuesday to end daylight saving time, putting an end to the practice of changing clocks twice a year.
Roe v. Wade overturned: Churches in several US states vandalized in wake of abortion ruling
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Some U.S. churches became the targets of anger following the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
Praying coach who won Supreme Court case says all he wants is his job back
Former Bremerton high school football coach Joe Kennedy says he isn't seeking any financial recompense, but simply wants his old job back and the ability to offer the 15-second prayers that originally drew the district's ire.
Former Bremerton high school football coach Joe Kennedy says he isn't seeking any financial recompense, but simply wants his old job back and the ability to offer the 15-second prayers that originally drew the district's ire.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
Supreme Court sides with Bremerton football coach who wanted to pray on the field
The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.
The Supreme Court said Monday that it has sided with the former Bremerton, Washington football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games, a decision that could strengthen the acceptability of some religious practices in other public school settings.
Pope Francis hails families, blasts ‘culture of waste’ after Roe v. Wade ruling
Francis didn’t refer to the ruling or explicitly mention abortion in his homily.
Francis didn’t refer to the ruling or explicitly mention abortion in his homily.
Pope Francis orders online release of WWII-era Pius XII Jewish files
A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.
A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.
Phoenix Suns' Bismack Biyombo brings Congo to Pope Francis after trip canceled
Pope Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Pope Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Supreme Court rules religious schools can get Maine tuition aid
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.
Cross still stands after fire destroys Texas church: 'A sight to behold'
A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.
A fire tore through a Texas church, leveling the building and destroying nearly everything inside – except for a cross that was still standing among the charred debris.
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
Alabama church shooting: Services resume after 3 were killed
Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.
Worship services resume Sunday at the Alabama church where a gunman opened fire and killed three senior citizens at a potluck dinner last week.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
Muslim actor from Texas has prayers answered starring in MCU’s Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel made its premiere in early June, but the excitement among fans, and even stars of the show, remains ever-present for its ability to represent a South Asian and Muslim superhero in a respectful and entertaining way.
Ms. Marvel made its premiere in early June, but the excitement among fans, and even stars of the show, remains ever-present for its ability to represent a South Asian and Muslim superhero in a respectful and entertaining way.