Kirbyjon Caldwell, the Houston entrepreneur-turned-pastor who leads one of the largest United Methodist congregations in the country, faces a prison sentence and punishment from his denomination after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.
What if Easter, Passover and Ramadan get canceled?
For many faith groups, spring is one of the most important times of the year.
Liberty University Moves Classes Online Despite Falwell’s Initial Coronavirus Skepticism
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CDC director ‘not shy about his Catholic faith,’ says Baltimore pastor
When Msgr. Richard Woy sees Dr. William Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on television these days flanked by medical experts issuing the latest guidance on the novel coronavirus he doesn’t just see one of…
10 guidelines for pastoral care during the coronavirus outbreak
Officials are arguing over whether the novel coronavirus has reached the level of pandemic, as outbreaks continue to spread globally. Meanwhile, religious leaders still must care for people—many of whom are feeling a rise in anxiety verging on panic.
Retrial of US Catholic official delayed over virus concerns
The retrial of the only church official who has ever gone to prison in the Roman Catholic Church sex abuse scandal was delayed Monday because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Faith Over Fear? No, It’s Political Ideology that Keeps People Unafraid of COVID-19
The biggest debate on social media this weekend has been over the appropriate level of concern for a significant, long-term disruption of daily activities because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The disagreement skews partisan, with new surveys showing Republicans are far…
Bishop Barbara Harris, first woman bishop of Anglican Communion, dies at 89
Retired Bishop Barbara Harris, the first woman to be ordained and consecrated as a bishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion, died on Friday (March 13).
Vatican Says Easter Events To Be Celebrated Without Visitors This Year
All of Pope Francis’ Easter services next month will be held without the faithful attending due to the coronavirus outbreak, Vatican said on Sunday, in a step believed to be unprecedented in modern times.
White evangelical voters split on Trump’s behavior, poll shows
White evangelical Christians widely support President Donald Trump but a new Pew Research Center poll suggests that support may be nuanced, with some members of the group expressing mixed feelings about his personal conduct.
United Methodist bishops ask church court to review proposal to split denomination
A proposed plan to split the United Methodist Church is on its way to the denomination’s top court to decide whether the legislation that would implement it is constitutional.
Religious services curbed across Mideast over virus fears
Religious authorities moved to cancel or limit weekly prayer gatherings across the Middle East on Friday to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus as they encouraged the faithful to pray for those afflicted by the global pandemic.