“We are in an uncertain time, a liminal space. Perhaps it is not so much a dystopia as living into the reality of Lent this season—wandering in the wilderness of a COVID-19 outbreak.”
Dozens of Catholic priests credibly accused of abuse found work abroad, Some with the Church’s blessing
The Catholic Church allowed more than 50 U.S.-based clergy to move abroad after facing credible accusations of sexual abuse. Some continued to work with children.
Pastor convicted of sex crimes is preaching at Jacksonville church, again
The Rev. Darrell Gilyard admitted to molesting two girls and was sentenced to three years in prison in 2009 followed by probation. He’s currently a registered sex offender in the state of Florida.
After tornado, worshipers see church as more than a building
Tornadoes ripped through Nashville, Tennessee, damaging several churches Tuesday. But worshipers were grateful that didn’t stop Sunday services.
Bread for the World taps Eugene Cho as new president
Seattle pastor and author the Rev. Eugene Cho will be replacing the Rev. David Beckmann, a Lutheran minister who is retiring from his post after shepherding the organization since 1991.
No matter what the Supreme Court decides, abortion opponents have already won
As the Supreme Court considers a Louisiana law, this is how anti-abortion groups see the direction of the country.
Despite strict Baptist doctrine, Baylor takes steps toward a gay-tolerant campus
Over the last few years, LGBTQ students at Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist university, have begun coming out of the shadows. At the same time, more and more members of the university’s faculty are showing public support for those students…
Ex-GOP US Rep Schock says he’s gay, regrets anti-gay stances
In the postings on Instagram and a webpage, the 38-year-old also describes his anguish at being rejected by members of his deeply religious family, including his mother, after they learned last year he was gay.
Rolls-Royce promotes exclusive Mass with pope — for $155,000
Every week, thousands of Catholics from all walks of life swarm into St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican to participate in Mass with Pope Francis, who has put concern for the poor at the center of his papacy.