Hundreds of pastors both rallied and prayed Thursday outside the trial of three white men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, gathering in response to a defense lawyer’s bid to keep Black ministers out of the courtroom.
Warnock, Sewell discuss ‘sacred’ voting rights — and whether God is Black
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, both Democrats and one an ordained minister, made the religious case for protecting and expanding voting rights on Thursday (Nov. 18), championing the “sacred” right to vote in a wide-ranging discussion…
Religious institutions say infrastructure funds will help model sustainability
A $50 million slice of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill will go toward making nonprofits and religious institutions more energy efficient, but community leaders think that this program could have economic and environmental impacts far beyond that initial sum.
Florist who refused same-sex wedding job settles with couple
A florist in Washington state who was in an eight-year legal battle that reached the U.S. Supreme Court will retire after settling with the same-sex couple whose wedding job she refused.
NY court expected to overturn 2 convictions in Malcolm X assassination
Two men convicted of Malcolm X’s 1965 assassination will be exonerated by a New York court, according to news reports.
Texas Baptists create task force to address generational change
Texas Baptists addressed generational change at their annual meeting, voting overwhelmingly to create a task force to explore ways to increase Millennial and Generation Z involvement in churches and the denomination.
Bishops OK Communion document, avoid direct rebuff to Biden
U.S. Catholic bishops overwhelmingly approved a long-anticipated document on Communion on Wednesday that stops short of calling for withholding the sacrament from politicians such as President Joe Biden who support abortion rights but offers plenty of tacit justification for individual…
Anti-abortion group rolls out $2.5 million ad campaign ahead of SCOTUS case
The Susan B. Anthony List, a prominent anti-abortion group, announced a $2.5 million television and digital ad buy on Wednesday ahead of next month’s oral arguments before the Supreme Court on a Mississippi abortion law.
Ciao, Alitalia: How Will The Pope Fly After His Favorite Airline Goes Bust?
I have many fond memories of family trips to Italy that took place each summer during my childhood. Those summer pilgrimages to visit family and friends included connecting with the place of my parents’ birth as well as seeing some…
As Biden’s agenda navigates Congress, faith groups lobby Manchin
Religious leaders are pushing federal lawmakers in different directions as they debate major aspects of President Joe Biden’s legislative agenda, with some framing support for anti-poverty measures as a matter of faith and others expressing concern the federal government will…
Man sentenced in hate group plot threatening Blacks, Jews
A New Jersey man is going to prison for his role in conspiring with a hate group to threaten and intimidate properties owned by Black people and Jews throughout the country.
Why the minichurch is the latest trend in American religion
The Rev. Derek Miller has seen the future of the church in America.