Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s longtime personal secretary has written a tell-all book that his publisher on Monday promised would tell the truth about the “blatant calumnies,” “dark maneuvers,” mysteries and scandals that sullied the reputation of a pontiff best known…
15 up-and-coming faith influencers we wrote about (or published) in 2022
Influencers, by nature, usually come in the “grind-and-hustle” variety — go-getters who are relentless in their pursuits, stopping at little to make an impact. But what if your passion is napping, and you’re convinced what the world really needs is…
Benedict death paves way for protocols to guide future popes
There was no tolling of the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica, no solemn announcement by a Vatican monsignor to the faithful in the square. A fisherman’s ring did not get smashed and the diplomatic corps were not mobilized to send…
Congress’ new class has much higher percentage of Christians than American public
The religious makeup of the new Congress bucks the trends seen in American religious life, a new report finds.
Netanyahu’s new government could lose a critical constituency: American conservatives
The op-ed was typical of the Wall Street Journal’s conservative editorial page, extolling the virtues of moderation in all things.
At the signing of the marriage act, these two gay Christian men took the next step
Rod Snyder and Alex Orton were in a celebratory mood on the South Lawn of the White House in mid-December when President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act.
US bankruptcy court approves $121M clergy abuse settlement
A federal bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved a $121 million reorganization plan for one of the oldest Roman Catholic dioceses in the U.S. as it tries to stem financial losses from clergy abuse claims that date back decades.
In Arizona, all 4 Republicans whose candidacies unsettled Jews have lost
A recount in Arizona finalized defeat for attorney general candidate Abraham Hamadeh, one of a quartet of Republicans who lost in statewide races and whose campaigns raised concerns for the state’s Jewish community.
Broken courts, big lies and genocide rehearsal: a review of 2022—and what we can expect from 2023
As 2022 draws to a close, amongst the last-minute hustle before the New Year, there’s a moment for reflection. In my line of work this isn’t necessarily a joyful task, but it is an essential one—especially for what it can…