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
“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
UCC chooses the first woman, and the first woman of African descent, to lead the denominationUCC chooses the first woman, and the first woman of African descent, to lead the denomination
(RNS) — The United Church of Christ elected its first female general minister and president on Monday (July 3) at its 34th General Synod in Indianapolis. The election of the
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
At 79, famed SBC missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor is nearing retirement. Again. But she’s not done yetAt 79, famed SBC missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor is nearing retirement. Again. But she’s not done yet
(RNS) — The first time she retiredIn 2002, longtime missionary surgeon Dr. Rebekah Naylor returned to Texas after 35 years in India to care for her ailing mother. In addition
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
Bringing light without God: humanist chaplain Anthony Cruz PantojasBringing light without God: humanist chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas
(RNS) — When the community of Catholic students gather to worship on the Tufts University campus near Boston, candles are lit to represent the light of God. They are also