The sudden death two years ago of Cardinal George Pell, the Australian prelate Pope Francis had enlisted to clean up the Vatican’s finances, left the Catholic conservative cohort in Rome without an identifiable leader. A new biography takes a look…
A Lebanese School Brought Christmas Cheer. Then Came the War.
Anglican priest Calvin Robinson defrocked over Nazi-like salute
It’s still a matter of debate whether the salute performed by Elon Musk at an Inauguration Day speech in Washington — a chest thump followed by a straight-armed gesture — was intended to evoke a Nazi salute. But on Wednesday…
Are Young Nones Further From Religion Compared to Older Nones?
What does the future of American religion look like? It’s a question that I don’t think about that much – I’m more focused on describing what it looks like right now. But I can understand the urge, especially for folks…
Rest, reorientation and hope – the pillars of 2025’s Catholic Jubilee year
Pope Francis has proclaimed a Jubilee year in the Catholic Church, which began on Dec. 24, 2024, and will continue through Jan. 6, 2026. But what is a Jubilee, and what is this year’s about?
Scott Jennings Is Dared by WaPo Reporter To Imitate Elon Musk’s Salute On CNN
GOP pundit Scott Jennings kept his arm by his side Monday when he was challenged on CNN to mimic Elon Musk’s Nazi-like salute from Inauguration Day.
Suspending PEPFAR: An emergency of our own making
I recently watched a war movie in which the threat of “friendly fire” hung over soldiers on the front lines. Those behind the lines would lob shells that took out people on their side, decimating and demoralizing the troops.
How Religious Institutions Can Tackle The Rising Costs Of Health Insurance
Churches, temples and other religious organizations often employ experienced, highly skilled people — talented employees who could otherwise find work in the private sector but are called to service by their faith and belief in their community’s mission and values.
Yes, Jesus was a refugee
This past week, the US State Department ordered World Relief and other organizations to “stop all work” related to paused federal grants, through which these organizations help refugees resettle in their first months in the country.
The ‘Real’ Francis of Assisi Includes the Stuff of Legend
Late in the fourth century, a group of seven monks from a Jerusalem monastery went on a sightseeing trip to Egypt. But this was no ordinary vacation.
Some Utah schools are struggling to keep up with migrant students. This bill would give them emergency funds
In early January, six students arrived at Riverton High School ready for their first day of class but unable to speak English fluently.
In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’
Journalist Peter Beinart is one of the American Jewish community’s foremost critics of Israel, admired and followed by many on the Jewish left and reviled by those on the right.