The move is almost unheard of in U.S. Catholic dioceses and reflects a new effort to put the church’s money where its mission is.
Methodists postpone debate of gay issues that could split denomination
Amid protest, song and fears of a denominational breakup, United Methodists at their quadrennial General Conference decided yet again not to decide anything regarding LGBT rights.
Pope Francis: Let’s study idea of ordaining women as deacons
In an opening with historic import, Pope Francis has said he wants to study the possibility of ordaining women as deacons, a step that could for the first time open the ranks of the Catholic Church’s all-male clergy to women.
Hillary Clinton: ‘Make countering BDS a priority’
On the eve of her religious denomination’s quadrennial meeting, Hillary Clinton wrote a letter to Jewish agency heads saying she opposes the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement targeting Israel that the United Methodist Church will consider.
Ewan McGregor explores the humanness of Jesus
“Daunting” is one word Ewan McGregor used about stepping into the role of Jesus in the new film “Last Days in the Desert.”
Wheaton group blasts college’s silence over Hastert confession
The college had named a major center on economics and government after the former House speaker, who retired from Congress in 2007.
Diane Rehm wants a national discussion of right to die
Diane Rehm always assumed she would die first because her husband’s family had such longevity on its side. But more than a decade after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Rehm’s husband, John, asked his doctor to help him die.
The book that revolutionized ‘Christian manhood’: 15 years after ‘Wild at Heart’
Critics said the book promoted an antiquated fairy tale version of gender, but the message resonated with millions and sparked a “Christian manhood” cottage industry.
Faith leaders ask candidates to give poor ‘living wage’
On the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dozens of faith leaders are calling for the U.S. presidential candidates to include a “living wage” for low-income workers in their political agendas.