November 10, 2020, 8:20am Churches & Religion
A sexual assault trial for the Vatican’s former ambassador to France went ahead without him Tuesday after he produced a doctor’s note saying it was too dangerous for him to travel from Rome to Paris in the midst of France’s resurgent coronavirus epidemic. Read story
November 9, 2020, 8:28am Churches & Religion
The messages in Christian houses of worship on the first weekend since the election were as divided as the country’s electorate, with religious leaders mostly calling for peace and unification even as some bemoaned the result and others celebrated. Read story
November 8, 2020, 6:02am Churches & Religion
Those who are homeless as the weather turns cold and wet this year confront a tough choice. Staying outside is dangerous — already this year; a man in his 70s died of hypothermia — but seeking shelter means risking exposure to a potentially deadly virus. Read story
November 7, 2020, 6:00am Churches & Religion
Waterbury native and Knights of Columbus founder Michael McGivney was beatified Saturday, as authorized by Pope Francis, making him the first Connecticut resident and one of only a handful of Americans, to be recognized as “Blessed.” Read story
November 6, 2020, 5:52pm Churches & Religion
Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for Sunday night that prompts shelters to expand capacity. Read story
October 31, 2020, 6:00am Churches & Religion
Diabetes, heart disease and other ailments had been disproportionately cutting lives short in the disadvantaged neighborhoods of West Baltimore for decades when the coronavirus pandemic emerged and piled on. Read story
October 31, 2020, 6:00am Churches & Religion
People of all faiths, including white evangelicals, are convinced climate change is real and a threat, according to a new poll, but whether they believe it’s caused by humans depends on the denomination. Read story
October 30, 2020, 4:00pm Churches & Religion
The Catholic Church has had a problem with corruption for centuries, Pope Francis said in a Friday interview, adding that he faces obstacles and resistance as he tries to tackle this. Read story
October 29, 2020, 6:01am Churches & Religion
Interfaith leaders are calling on the community to call for hope and peace on the eve of Election Day. Read story
October 27, 2020, 9:36am Churches & Religion
More than 1,000 clergy members, religious scholars and other faith-based advocates have signed onto a unique statement that supports a comprehensive path to “a free and fair election” and urges leaders to heed the verdict of “legitimate election results” regardless of who wins in November. Read story
