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DAVID CRARY

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Crime|Political|US

Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship

Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
News|World

Ideological rifts among U.S. bishops are in the spotlight ahead of momentous Vatican meeting

Early next month, the Vatican will open an unprecedented gathering of Catholic clergy and laypeople from around the world

Ideological rifts among U.S. bishops are in the spotlight ahead of momentous Vatican meeting
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk

Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence

25 years after Matthew Shepard's death, LGBTQ+ activists say equal-rights progress is at risk
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics

In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded

Vatican steps closer to allowing transgender people to be baptized as Catholics
MidEast|News|Opinion|US|World

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?

As the Israel-Hamas war rages in Gaza, there’s a bitter battle for public opinion flaring in the U.S., with angry rallies on many college campuses and disruptive protests at prominent venues in several major cities

Longtime Israeli policy foes are leading US protests against Israel's action in Gaza. Who are they?
News|World

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage
Health|Political|US

US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents

Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that the threat of abortion remains its preeminent priority

US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations

Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples

How to deal with same-sex unions? It's a question fracturing major Christian denominations
Opinion|US

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life

A year ago, anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. gathered for their annual March for Life with reason to celebrate

Anti-abortion activists brace for challenges ahead as they gather for annual March for Life
Lifestyle|Opinion|World

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics

Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ+ Catholics
Lifestyle|Opinion|Uncategorized

Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"

For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow but moving forward

Faced with wave of hostile bills, transgender rights leaders are playing "a defense game"
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays

Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers

During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays
Science|World

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries

Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries
Lifestyle|News|Opinion|World

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives

Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex

Transgender Catholics say new Vatican document shows no understanding of their lives
News|World

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances

Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year's Passover observances
News|US

United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia

United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor
Opinion|Lifestyle|News

Defrocked in 2004 for same-sex relationship, a faithful Methodist is reinstated as pastor

Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked as a United Methodist Church pastor after telling her Philadelphia congregation that she was in a committed same-sex relationship

Defrocked in 2004 for same-sex relationship, a faithful Methodist is reinstated as pastor
News|US|World

Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789

Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church

Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He's the youngest since 1789
Arts|Uncategorized

It's a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham

Tania Tetlow has earned a reputation as a trailblazer

It's a tough time for college presidents, but Tania Tetlow thrives as a trailblazer at Fordham
Health|News|Opinion|Political|US

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears

Just two years ago, leading anti-abortion activists were euphoric after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, thus ending the nationwide right to abortion

Euphoric two years ago, US anti-abortion movement is now divided and worried as election nears
Opinion|US

Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access: AP-NORC poll

For decades, some political analysts have sought to depict Hispanic Americans as “socially conservative” — and indeed many of them are

Most Hispanic Americans support abortion access: AP-NORC poll
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters

Former President Donald Trump recently reissued his loyalty test to religious Americans, declaring that he can best protect their freedoms while preemptively blaming some if he loses the presidential election in November

Jews and Catholics warn against Trump's latest loyalty test for religious voters
News|Opinion|World

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide

Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide

It's a 'very difficult time' for U.S. Jews as High Holy Days and Oct. 7 anniversary coincide
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joy

Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah

Fallout from 2023 Hamas attack lingers as Jews worldwide observe a holiday meant for joy
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|US

Liberty University sued by former IT staffer fired after disclosing she's a transgender woman

The nationwide debate over transgender rights is playing out on a personal level in a federal court lawsuit filed by a former Liberty University employee fired by the Christian school after disclosing her identity as a transgender woman

Liberty University sued by former IT staffer fired after disclosing she's a transgender woman

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