Today: September 19, 2024
Today: September 19, 2024

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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
Opinion|Lifestyle

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|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|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

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
News|Political

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"
News

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
Health|News|Political

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
News|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
News|Political

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
News|World

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
Health|News|Political

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
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

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