One could argue that the first time Christians protested was the early church’s refusal to worship Roman gods and its subsequent persecution. In a story that has captured the imagination of generations of Christians, St. Lawrence, a third-century deacon, was…
The Confederate Flag Divides America — But Not How You’d Think
If you’ve ever taken a sociology course in college, there’s a good chance that the instructor spent at least a little bit of time talking about the power of symbols in a society. They can be nothing more than a single…
Pope Leo endorses Francis’ divisive 2016 text on Communion after civil remarriage
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday summoned Catholic bishops to Rome for a special meeting on ministering to families that takes as its starting point Leo’s strong endorsement of one of Pope Francis’ most controversial policies on marriage and divorce.
More young men see Barack Obama as role model than religious leaders, including the pope: study
More young men view former President Barack Obama as a role model than religious leaders, the pope, President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, according to a new report from the Institute for Family Studies.
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases.
In antisemitism settlement, UC Berkeley agrees bans on Zionists ‘can violate university rules’
The University of California, Berkeley said bans on Zionists “can violate university rules” and the bylaws of any student groups barring their inclusion must be rescinded, as part of a new settlement agreement in an antisemitism lawsuit.
A hidden cloister in the center of Rome has a turbulent past etched on its walls
A hidden cloister just a few steps from Rome’s Pantheon is a peaceful place for silent meditation — if the millions of tourists who trudge past even know it’s there.
61 of 250: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivers truckfuls of food
Inching along in stop-and-go traffic just after the sun had risen, Dustin Walker said it was an honor to be driving a semitruck full of goods to a food bank in Sterling, Virginia, on behalf of America250 and The Church…
Global South bishops endorse treaty to phase out fossil fuels as ‘moral imperative’
The federations of Catholic bishops for Latin America, Asia and Africa have endorsed an international initiative to develop a global treaty to transition the world away from fossil fuels.
Against Evil Or War?: A Defining Choice For Iran’s Christians
If Christianity is known for love and peace, what stance should Christians take towards war?
Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working.
Jake Lang has burned a copy of the Talmud, performed a Nazi salute outside AIPAC’s headquarters and repeatedly declared that “Christ is King.”
Pope Leo XIV’s African visit a journey to the margins — and the heart of Christianity
As Pope Leo XIV prepares to travel to Africa, its Catholic leaders are underlining the significance of the visit to the continent, where Christianity is on an upsurge.