October 14, 2017, 6:02am Churches & Religion
A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down as unconstitutional a law that gives clergy tax-free housing allowances, in a ruling that could have far-reaching ramifications for religious leaders who have fought for years to keep the substantial financial benefit. Read story
October 14, 2017, 6:02am Churches & Religion
President Donald Trump needs to provide moral leadership and denounce the “demonic racist force” that is the alt-right before it further fractures the country, a group of evangelical leaders says. Read story
October 7, 2017, 6:05am Churches & Religion
Pope Francis’ committee of advisers on protecting children from sexually abusive priests is expanding its workload to include the needs and rights of children fathered by Roman Catholic priests. Read story
October 7, 2017, 5:11am Churches & Religion
As investigators try to figure out why a 64-year-old man opened fire onto an outdoor concert crowd in Las Vegas on Sunday night, killing at least 58 people and wounding hundreds more, some people of faith pondered a more eternal question: Why do terrible things to happen to innocent people? Read story
October 6, 2017, 1:45pm Churches & Religion
Ira Gerhart finally found a place last year to fulfill his yearslong dream of opening a brewery: a 1923 Presbyterian church. It was cheap, charming and just blocks from downtown Youngstown. Read story
October 4, 2017, 9:41pm Churches & Religion
A few dozen dogs barked and wagged their tails, most likely unsure why they were on the St. Joseph Catholic School playground with their school-age owners. Oct. 4 is the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and a popular day to hold pet blessings. Read story
October 1, 2017, 8:13pm Churches & Religion
Top-ranking Mormon leader Robert D. Hales, who left a successful career as a businessman to help guide the church, has died from causes related to his age. He was 85. Read story
September 30, 2017, 4:35pm Churches & Religion
A top Mormon leader reaffirmed the religion's opposition to same-sex marriage on Saturday during a church conference — and reminded followers watching around the world that children should be raised in families led by a married man and woman no matter what becomes the norm in a "declining world." Read story
September 30, 2017, 6:05am Churches & Religion
Pope Francis has overhauled the Vatican institute most closely associated with the conservative sexual morals promoted by St. John Paul II, saying it was necessary to adapt and expand its mission to address the reality of today’s Catholics. Read story
September 30, 2017, 6:05am Churches & Religion
Three blocks from Smithsonian exhibits depicting the Big Bang and evolution, Washington’s newest museum will tell a different story of the creation of the universe. Read story
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