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
Early next month, the Vatican will open an unprecedented gathering of Catholic clergy and laypeople from around the world
Twenty-five years have passed since gay 21-year-old college student Matthew Shepard died after being beaten and tied to a remote fence
In the United States, the national conference of Catholic bishops rejects the concept of gender transition, leaving many transgender Catholics feeling excluded
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
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples
Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that the threat of abortion remains its preeminent priority
Reaction among Catholics around the world is sharply divided over the Vatican's recent declaration giving priests more leeway to bless same-sex couples
A year ago, anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. gathered for their annual March for Life with reason to celebrate
Catholic dogma continues to repudiate same-sex marriage and gender transition
For decades, the plotline for LGBTQ+ activism in the U.S. was one of advances — often slow but moving forward
Purim is widely depicted as the most joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits and noisemakers
Throughout history, solar eclipses have had profound impact on adherents of various religions around the world
Transgender Catholics are voicing disappointment with a new Vatican document rejecting the fundamental concept of changing one’s biological sex
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year
Twenty years ago, Beth Stroud was defrocked from her beloved job as a United Methodist pastor in Philadelphia
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
Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, has become the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church
Tania Tetlow has earned a reputation as a trailblazer
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
For decades, some political analysts have sought to depict Hispanic Americans as “socially conservative” — and indeed many of them are
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
Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide
Customarily, Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous days of the Jewish calendar, highlighted by exuberant dancing around a Torah
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
A river ‘died' overnight in Zambia after an acidic waste spill at a Chinese-owned mine
Driverless 'bus of the future' is tested in Barcelona
Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power
Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark
Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Zuby Ejiofor much more than just most improved in record-setting performance for No. 6 St. John's
Withers' lane violation adds improbable twist to UNC's failed comeback against No. 1 Duke in ACCs
F1 hometown driver Piastri fastest in final practice ahead of Australian GP qualifying
