In a potential tipping point for healthcare services in Catholic hospitals, the Roman Catholic bishops in the US voted June 16 to establish formal regulations prohibiting their denomination’s hospitals and
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“You Can’t Love God Like That” – Well, Maybe You Can – Congregation in rural Georgia defies the odds and thrives by welcoming everyone“You Can’t Love God Like That” – Well, Maybe You Can – Congregation in rural Georgia defies the odds and thrives by welcoming everyone
The preacher begins his Sunday sermon with, “Has anyone had a week that just sucks?” Several hands go up. Gesturing with heavily tattooed arms exposed by a short-sleeved T-shirt, he
Why the 4th of July has special meaning for ScientologistsWhy the 4th of July has special meaning for Scientologists
This July 4th, Americans will celebrate in the traditional way – ballgames, barbecues, fireworks, parades – an event that happened almost two and a half centuries ago. More exactly we
First woman of color and openly queer president elected by Unitarian UniversalistsFirst woman of color and openly queer president elected by Unitarian Universalists
A theologian, ethicist, and minister has been chosen as the first openly queer person and woman of color to head the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), marking a significant milestone in
Pakistan Higher Education Commission revokes restriction on Hindu festivalPakistan Higher Education Commission revokes restriction on Hindu festival
Facing harsh criticism from the public, an education body in Pakistan that banned a Hindu religious festival on university campuses has taken a radical turn by revoking its ban. On
Vatican peace envoy visits Moscow in effort to resolve Russia’s war against UkraineVatican peace envoy visits Moscow in effort to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine
Pope Francis sent a veteran Vatican representative to Moscow in an effort to help find a solution to the conflict in Ukraine, days after an armed uprising in Russia posed
Experts attribute the decline in people identifying as Catholic in Ireland to the change in the census question, highlighting diversificationExperts attribute the decline in people identifying as Catholic in Ireland to the change in the census question, highlighting diversification
The latest population census in Ireland shows that the religious landscape is becoming more diverse, but a significant change in the number of people who identify as Catholic, a key
Church in Germany delivers sermon generated by artificial intelligenceChurch in Germany delivers sermon generated by artificial intelligence
Incarnated as two male and two female figures on a large screen above the altar, an artificial intelligence chatbot recently urged congregants at a Lutheran church in Germany to stand
“Faithfully Yours, Harold Kushner”: When Bad Things Happen To Good People, Author Leaves A Legacy Of Faith And Tranquility“Faithfully Yours, Harold Kushner”: When Bad Things Happen To Good People, Author Leaves A Legacy Of Faith And Tranquility
Rabbi Harold Kushner’s faith was shaken. His 14-year-old son, Aaron, suffered and eventually died from a rare condition known as progeria: rapid aging. Aaron was a good boy. He did
Dear God, are we addressing you as sir or madam? – The Church of England says maybe neitherDear God, are we addressing you as sir or madam? – The Church of England says maybe neither
In the opening lines of the Bible, which are familiar to us from the classic King James as “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” the original