Jamal Bryant, a prominent Georgia-based minister, is criticizing four Black denominations that he claims have together accepted a $300,000 donation from Target at a time when many are boycotting the company for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…
Pope Leo says Ukraine has been ‘martyred’ in ‘senseless war’
Pope Leo XIV said Ukraine is “martyred” and expressed his sorrow “for the prisoners and victims of this senseless war” caused by the invasion by Russia.
Mormon women are finally allowed to wear sleeveless tops. Here’s why some are grieving.
Let’s start with the good news: A sleeveless garment top is coming for women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It has already been rolled out in hotter climates around the world and is expected to come…
Swedish far-right party apologizes for its past links to Nazis and antisemitism ahead of elections
The far-right nationalist party Swedish Democrats apologized Thursday for its past links to Naziism and antisemitism ahead of the country’s national elections next year.
As Pakistan Moves to Ban Black Magic, Astrologers See a Bad Omen
The curtain glows under ceiling lights, and a soft cream-colored screen guards the privacy of clients who slip inside. On a glass panel by the door, bold white letters offer quiet assurance: Shahbaz, Astrologer & Palmist.
Holy Ground: The Faith-Fueled Science Behind the Birth of Biblical Archaeology
In 1838, two American clergymen — Edward Robinson and Eli Smith — set out for the Holy Land, spades in one hand and Bibles in the other, as the famous saying goes.
Pope Leo XIV Wants Priests To Stay Celibate And Deal Firmly With Sex Abusers
Pope Leo XIV affirmed Wednesday that priests must be celibate and insisted that bishops take “firm and decisive” action to deal with sex abusers, as he gave marching orders Wednesday to the world’s Catholic hierarchs.
Syria says the Islamic State group was behind the deadly attack on a Damascus church
The sleeper cell behind a deadly church bombing near Damascus belonged to the Islamic State group, which had plans to target a Shiite shrine in a similar attack, Syria ‘s Interior Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.
Jewish federations allocate $10 million for Israelis in wake of war with Iran
After 12 days of fighting between Israel and Iran, and with a potential ceasefire in the offing, the Jewish Federations of North America announced it would allocate $10 million in emergency funding to meet the needs of Israelis affected by…
Supreme Court will hear case of Rastafarian whose dreadlocks were shaved by Louisiana prison guards
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear the appeal of a former Louisiana prison inmate whose dreadlocks were cut off by prison guards in violation of his religious beliefs.
Investigation finds Rev. Barber did not misdirect funds to pay his ex alimony
An independent investigation into allegations that the Rev. William Barber had been paying his ex-wife alimony from the finances of his nonprofit concluded that the civil rights leader did nothing wrong.
3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization eliminated a nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion and returned the authority to regulate abortion to the states.