The National Association of Evangelicals has hired a director of its new Racial Justice & Reconciliation Collaborative, an initiative aimed at providing resources and training for churches in its 40 member denominations.
Reparations advocates toast historic moment in San Francisco
Members of California’s first-in-the-nation reparations task force convened in a historic African American church in San Francisco on Wednesday, making their own history as they work to educate the public and develop a restitution proposal for the people harmed by…
Sacred hares, banished winter witches and pagan worship – the roots of Easter Bunny traditions are ancient
The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might have left behind.
Vatican mulling Jerusalem meeting between pope, Russian patriarch -sources
The Vatican is studying the possibility of extending Pope Francis’ trip to Lebanon in June so he can fly to Jerusalem to meet there Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, who has backed Russia’s war in Ukraine, two sources told Reuters on…
For Jews fleeing Ukraine, Passover takes on new meaning
Maryland lawmakers expand who can perform abortions after overriding governor’s veto
Maryland lawmakers voted over the weekend to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill that would allow health practitioners outside of physicians — including nurse practitioners, midwives and physician assistants — to perform abortions.
Sikhs sue US Marine Corps over hair and beard restrictions
Capt. Sukhbir Singh Toor is believed to be the first turbaned Sikh to receive limited religious accommodations from the United States Marine Corps for his faith.
Cuban pastor sentenced to eight years in prison
A Cuban Protestant pastor who has been detained since participating in peaceful protests last July has been sentenced to eight years in prison.
Faith prevails for LGBTQ Charlotteans — even when churches reject them
In the balcony of St. John’s Baptist Church sanctuary, only a few pews are taken.
World Council of Churches faces calls to expel Russian Orthodox Church
The World Council of Churches is under pressure to oust the Russian Orthodox Church from its ranks, with detractors arguing the church’s leader, Patriarch Kirill, invalidated its membership by backing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and involving the church in the…
Best Easter pageant ever? Half a century of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
In the days leading up to Easter Sunday, Christians around the world will participate in retellings of the story of the last days of Jesus’ life, from his entry into Jerusalem to the Last Supper and to his trial, crucifixion…
AARP Lawyers Join Suit Against African Methodist Episcopal Church Over Retirement Funds
AARP Foundation attorneys will act as co-counsel in a class-action lawsuit alleging the African Methodist Episcopal Church mishandled nearly $90 million in retirement funds, the organization said.