The Pope Francis Era Has Made the Extraordinary Feel Normal in the Catholic Church The battles in the Francis era are remarkable but repetitive.

Addressing critical questions: The Church and Christian Nationalism Denver Seminary The post Addressing critical questions: The Church and Christian Nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Salem Church Products to join the Gloo family of brands Gloo The post Salem Church Products to join the Gloo family of brands appeared first on Religion News Service.

How helping a family seeking asylum changed our church group (RNS) — The Afghan family opened our eyes to how dangerous — and dehumanizing — the asylum process could be. The post How helping a family seeking asylum changed our church group  appeared first on Religion News Service.

In United Methodist Church trial, a church on trial (RNS) — A trial violated Wesley’s dictum ‘Do no harm.’ The post In United Methodist Church trial, a church on trial appeared first on Religion News Service.

What Pope Francis’ latest round of cardinal appointments means for the church (The Conversation) — The College of Cardinals has grown in importance, and size, over the centuries. The post What Pope Francis’ latest round of cardinal appointments means for the church appeared first on Religion News Service.

What Is a Synod in the Catholic Church? And Why Does This One Matter? A seemingly obscure meeting could be the culmination of Francis’ papacy and lay the groundwork for lasting change on issues like married priests and the blessing of gay unions.

Less-redacted report on Maryland church abuse still redacts names of church leaders BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Attorney General’s Office said in a statement last month that the five officials whose names remain redacted “had extensive participation in the Archdiocese’s handling of abuser clergy and reports of child abuse.” The post Less-redacted report on Maryland church abuse still redacts names of church leaders appeared f…

Man brings gun into a Virginia church service after vague online threats, police say (AP) — In recent years, there’s been a stark uptick in concerning episodes at churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The post Man brings gun into a Virginia church service after vague online threats, police say appeared first on Religion News Service.

From Rockettes to Riverside: Senior minister Adriene Thorne leads NYC church (RNS) — ‘I love bringing dancers that I know into the space,’ she said. ‘We had some at my installation.’ The post From Rockettes to Riverside: Senior minister Adriene Thorne leads NYC church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why do I still go to church? It’s a good question. (RNS) — There’s more to it than community or spirituality or even wanting to raise my kids right. The post Why do I still go to church? It’s a good question. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Anglican Watch petitions Episcopal Church leaders for accountability Anglican Watch The post Anglican Watch petitions Episcopal Church leaders for accountability appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt The Roys Report The post Hundreds to gather at ‘Restore 2023’ for insight and healing from church hurt appeared first on Religion News Service.

Christian lawmakers push battle over church and state after Roe (News21) — A group of Christian lawmakers has been busy reshaping America’s relationship with abortion, LGBTQ issues and religion. But their ultimate goal — bridging the separation between church and state — is far more ambitious. The post Christian lawmakers push battle over church and state after Roe appeared first on Religion News Service.

How September 1993, when Latter-day Saints leaders disciplined six dissidents, continues to trouble the church (The Conversation) — Many faiths face conflicts over dissent and institutional control. In Latter-day Saints history, the episode around the ‘September Six’ is particularly memorable. The post How September 1993, when Latter-day Saints leaders disciplined six dissidents, continues to trouble the church appeared first on Religion News Service.

Free virtual Church Mental Health Summit on World Mental Health Day, October 10 Spiritual First Aid The post Free virtual Church Mental Health Summit on World Mental Health Day, October 10 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Meet the pastor behind that ‘quitting the church’ essay (RNS) — A pastor’s last thoughts on leaving the ministry sparked a national conversation about clergy health and the future of the church. The post Meet the pastor behind that ‘quitting the church’ essay appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch opened church courts to non-Catholic lawyers (RNS) — A courageous decision gives more people access to the law. The post Why Jerusalem’s Latin patriarch opened church courts to non-Catholic lawyers appeared first on Religion News Service.

Janresseger: New Oklahoma Religious Charter School Will Once Again Test the Constitution’s Protection of the Separation of Church and State Janresseger: New Oklahoma Religious Charter School Will Once Again Test the Constitution’s Protection of the Separation of Church and State Charter schools are privately operated, publicly funded schools that serve children in grades K-12 in 45 states.  While charter schools may use private philanthropic grants to fund some of thei…

Pope Says a Strong U.S. Faction Offers a Backward, Narrow View of the Church In unusually sharp remarks published this week, Pope Francis said some conservative American Catholics wrongly ignore much of the Church’s mission and reject the possibility of change.