Soon after U.S. bishops inside a Baltimore hotel approved materials on how Catholics should vote in 2024 elections, their recently ousted colleague and dozens of his supporters rallied outside the annual fall business meeting.
Dept. of Education issues reminder, offers new tools to federally funded institutions to address and protect against hate-based incidents on campus
In response to a recent rise in violence, harassment, and intimidation on college campuses, the Biden administration continues to emphasize its commitment to addressing religion-based hate here in the United States.
Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples
The Church of England will test-run stand-alone services for blessing same-sex couples after its ruling body, the General Synod, voted to move ahead with implementing special prayers of thanks and dedication for gay couples. The vote to go ahead with…
Jewish protesters and allies stage sit-in at California federal building demanding Gaza cease-fire
Hundreds of protesters led by Jewish peace activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza staged a sit-in inside of the federal building in Oakland, California, leading to multiple arrests.
US Orthodox symposium on women deacons proposes a way forward
A consortium of Orthodox Christian scholars, clergy and lay supporters meeting this week outside Boston proposed guidelines for the church to revive the ancient practice of allowing women to be deacons.
The head of China’s state-backed Catholic church begins historic trip to Hong Kong
The head of the Catholic church in China began a trip to Hong Kong on Tuesday at the invitation of the city’s pope-appointed Roman Catholic cardinal, marking the first official visit by a Beijing bishop in history.
Jill Biden hosts tea for female faith leaders and others, including South Carolina prayer partner
Jill Biden hosted a White House listening session on Monday with about 60 female faith leaders, community leaders and others, including the South Carolina pastor’s wife whom she credits with helping restore her faith in God after the Bidens’ son…
Pastor and author Scott Sauls has resigned from Nashville megachurch
Scott Sauls, an influential evangelical pastor and author, has resigned from the Nashville megachurch he had led for the past decade.
Church of England Synod gathers to consider same-sex blessings
Members of the Church of England’s parliamentary body, General Synod, are convening to consider prayers of blessing for same-sex couples.