Conflict over abortion laws won’t abate if Roe v. Wade falls
On both sides of America’s abortion debate, activists are convinced that Roe v. Wade — the 1973 Supreme Court ruling…
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What Americans hear about social justice at church – and what they do about it
On June 5, 2020, it had been just over a week since a white Minnesota police officer, Derek Chauvin, killed George…
Catholic Bishops OK Communion document, avoid direct rebuff to Biden
BALTIMORE (AP) — U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday a long-anticipated document on Communion that stops short of calling…
U.S. Catholic bishops may dodge rebuke of Biden over abortion
While some U.S. Catholic bishops continue to denounce President Joe Biden for his support of legal abortion, they are likely…
Muslims gave more to charity than other Americans in 2020
Muslim Americans gave more to charity in 2020 than non-Muslims, a new study finds. They are also more likely to volunteer.…
Over the centuries, commercialization has transformed the Day of the Dead
Hispanics who celebrate Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, at the beginning of November may have…
Pope tells Biden he should ‘keep receiving Communion,’ president says
ROME (AP) — Face to face at the Vatican, President Joe Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope…
Southern Baptist leader resigns amid review of sex abuse allegations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top Southern Baptist Convention administrator is resigning after weeks of internal division over how best…
Vatican-backed sex abuse research institute expands mandate
ROME (AP) — The Catholic Church’s foremost research institute studying sexual abuse of minors is expanding its mandate to also…
Cherry-picking Bible verses has been done for centuries, before anti-vaxers
A devout evangelical Christian recently texted to explain why he was not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. “Jesus went around healing…
U.S. Supreme Court gets set to address abortion, guns and religion
The Supreme Court begins its annual term on Oct. 4, 2021, with a packed agenda highlighted by three claims of…
Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions
As significant numbers of Americans seek religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates, many faith leaders are saying: Not with our endorsement.…
Pre-modern Christian attitudes on marriage, reproductive rights were quite different
The U.S. Supreme Court has failed to rule on an emergency application to block SB8, a controversial Texas law that bans abortions…
Cardinal Burke to begin rehabilitation after contracting COVID-19
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Roman Catholic Cardinal Raymond Burke, who eschewed the COVID-19 vaccine, will soon begin rehabilitation after contracting the…
Historic Old North Church will overhaul its narrative to trace ties to slavery
The great contradiction of Boston’s Old North Church is that a site pivotal to the freedom of the nation is…
Cardinal Burke off ventilator, still hospitalized with COVID
LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) — Former St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke, who was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19, is off a…