Priest gets 60 days in jail for bubble-wrapping boy
A Michigan priest accused of wrapping a teenager in bubble wrap has been sentenced to 60 days in jail By ED WHITE Associated Press January 27, 2020, 8:48 PM 2…
Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal in Obamacare contraception fight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday took up an appeal by President Donald Trump’s administration seeking to enforce new federal rules allowing employers to obtain religious exemptions…
Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse
A group of United Methodist Church leaders from around the world and across ideological divides is proposing an amicable separation By TRAVIS LOLLER and GARY FIELDS Associated Press January 4,…
Trumps wish Americans ‘Merry Christmas’ as they mark holiday
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are wishing Americans a Merry Christmas as they celebrate the holiday with their family in Florida By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press December…
Pope denounces ‘rigidity’ as he warns of Christian decline
Pope Francis is warning that “rigidity” in living out the Christian faith is creating a “minefield” of hatred and misunderstanding By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press December 21, 2019, 7:12 PM…
Kanye West Is Debuting An Opera Named After A Bible Character
It has been a season of many firsts for Kanye West. The rapper made his first appearance on Billboard’s Top Christian and Top Gospel album charts this month with “Jesus…
After bishops call for married priests, pope urges new ways
On the heels of a landmark call by Amazon region bishops for married men to become priests, Pope Francis on Sunday exhorted Catholics to be open to fresh ways of…
White Evangelicals Stand Behind Trump Despite Impeachment Inquiry: Survey
As House Democrats investigate President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, white evangelicals are standing firmly behind their man. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute illustrates how loyal…
Pope on critics: It’s ‘an honor if the Americans attack me’
Pope Francis acknowledged his growing opposition within the conservative right-wing of the U.S. Catholic Church and said in off-hand remarks aboard the papal plane Wednesday it is “an honor if…
Trey Pearson’s ‘Dear Jesus’ Reminds LGBTQ People They Can Be Spiritual, Too
As Trey Pearson began planning the music video for his song “Hey Jesus,” he had one primary objective: to “wrap up all the emotions” he felt as a young gay…