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Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target

Ukraine’s parliament has banned the activities of religious groups tied to the Russian Orthodox Church or any other faith group supporting Russia’s invasion

Ukraine's parliament approves ban on Moscow-linked religious groups. One church is seen as a target
Opinion|Political

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement

There’s been a head-spinning reversal of messages from the public-policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention

Oops. Southern Baptist agency announces firing of its leader, then retracts that announcement
Lifestyle|Uncategorized

As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors

First Baptist Church of Mt

As a scholar, he's charted the decline in religion. Now the church he pastors has closed its doors
Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Sports

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting

Catholics from across the U.S. have converged for five days of traditional devotions at the Indianapolis Colts’ football stadium in what they’re calling the National Eucharistic Congress

For Catholic pilgrims, all roads lead to Indy for an old-style devotion in modern stadium setting
Lifestyle|Opinion|Uncategorized

On heartland roads, and a riverboat, devout Catholics press on with two-month nationwide pilgrimage

Catholics gathered for three days of traditional devotions in the small Ohio city of Steubenville as part of the two-month National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

On heartland roads, and a riverboat, devout Catholics press on with two-month nationwide pilgrimage
Political

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion

A bishop from Ukraine has a succinct message for Americans: “Please, hear our cry.”

On a US tour, Ukrainian faith leaders plead for continued support against the Russian invasion
Travel

Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation

A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages is getting underway across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four different routes

Why US Catholics are planning pilgrimages in communities across the nation
Health|Opinion

Alarmed by embryo destruction, Southern Baptists urge caution on IVF by couples and government

Southern Baptists have expressed alarm over the way in vitro fertilization is routinely being practiced at their annual meeting in Indianapolis

Alarmed by embryo destruction, Southern Baptists urge caution on IVF by couples and government
Opinion

Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors

Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting had voted overwhelmingly to boot a Virginia church from its ranks because of its declaration that it believes women can serve in any pastoral ministry

Southern Baptists expel Virginia church for believing women can serve as pastors
Opinion|Political

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values

Donald Trump’s support from white evangelicals and other conservative Christians is as strong as ever

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values
Opinion|Political

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values

Donald Trump’s support from white evangelicals and other conservative Christians is as strong as ever

Jesus is their savior, Trump is their candidate. Ex-president's backers say he shares faith, values
News

From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them

Thousands will gather in Indianapolis June 11-12 for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention

From women pastors to sexual abuse to Trump, Southern Baptists have a busy few days ahead of them
News|Opinion|Political

Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider

The Southern Baptist Convention is preparing to vote on a proposed constitutional ban on churches with women pastors

Southern Baptists are poised to ban churches with women pastors. Some are urging them to reconsider
News|Opinion|Political|World

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants

When the United Methodist Church removed anti-gay language from its official rules last week, it marked the end of a half-century of debates over LGBTQ inclusion in America's mainline Protestant denominations

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants
News|World

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies

United Methodist delegates have begun making historic policy changes on sexuality, voting without debate to reverse a series of anti-LGBTQ policies

United Methodists begin to reverse longstanding anti-LGBTQ policies
News|World

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of a legislative gathering that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference
News|Political|World

United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues

United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church

United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
News|Political|World

United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion

Thousands of United Methodists are gathering Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina, to begin an 11-day denominational General Conference

United Methodists open first top-level conference since breakup over LGBTQ inclusion
News|Political|World

As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future.

The United Methodist Church lost one-fourth of its U.S. churches in a recent schism, with conservatives departing over disputes on sexuality and theology

As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future.
News|Political

Southern Baptists pick a California seminary president to lead its troubled administrative body

A top administrative body of the Southern Baptist Convention has selected its first permanent leader in nearly two-and-a-half years

Southern Baptists pick a California seminary president to lead its troubled administrative body
News|Political

Sex abuse survivors dispute Southern Baptist leadership and say federal investigation is ongoing

The status of a federal investigation into a leading Southern Baptist agency’s handling of sexual abuse is unclear

Sex abuse survivors dispute Southern Baptist leadership and say federal investigation is ongoing
News

Baltimore to pay $275k in legal fees after trying to block far-right Catholic group's 2021 rally

The city of Baltimore has agreed to pay $275,000 toward the legal fees of a far-right Catholic media group to settle a lawsuit over the city’s unsuccessful attempt to block a rally in 2021

Baltimore to pay $275k in legal fees after trying to block far-right Catholic group's 2021 rally
News|Political

Catholic news site Church Militant agrees to pay $500k in defamation case and is expected to close

A far-right, unofficial Catholic media site has agreed to pay $500,000 to a New Hampshire priest who sued for defamation over a 2019 article

Catholic news site Church Militant agrees to pay $500k in defamation case and is expected to close
News

Southern Baptists oust one church for having woman pastor, two others over sexual-abuse policy

The Southern Baptist Convention’s top administrative body has ousted four congregations

Southern Baptists oust one church for having woman pastor, two others over sexual-abuse policy
News|Political

What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?

Many Americans believe the United States was founded as a Christian nation

What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?

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