Arts Jul 01 Ancient but small in number, Zoroastrians confront depletion of their faith About 1,200 Zoroastrians from 16 countries will be assessing their faith's prospects during the four-day World Zoroastrian Congress that is opening in New York City.
Politics Jun 24 Faith leaders react with joy, anger to Roe’s reversal Religious Americans are deeply divided in their views on abortion. That is clearly reflected in reactions from faith leaders to the Supreme Court's momentous ruling overturning Roe v. Wade and the constitutional right to abortion.
Nation May 22 Southern Baptist leaders stonewalled sex abuse survivors, report indicates The 288-page report states survivors and others repeatedly shared allegations with the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. They were met with resistance and outright hostility from within the top administrative committee, the report says.
Nation Dec 30 Comments renew debate over adoption as abortion alternative Year after year, several thousand women in the U.S. carry an unintended pregnancy to term and then offer the baby for adoption.
World Dec 24 COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world Travel plans are being disrupted because of flight cancellations, as the pandemic once again casts a pall on celebrations around the world.
Politics Jun 18 U.S. Catholic bishops approve steps toward possible rebuke of Biden U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a "teaching document" that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
Nation May 19 Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling 2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Nation Apr 27 No major backlash for states passing anti-transgender laws Five states have passed laws or implemented executive orders this year limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment. There has been little in the way of tangible repercussions for those states.
Health Apr 24 With OK from experts, some states resume use of J&J vaccine With a green light from federal health officials, several states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. Among the venues where it was being deployed: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Politics Mar 24 U.S. Senate confirms transgender doctor for key health post Transgender-rights activists have hailed Levine's appointment as a historic breakthrough. Few trans people have ever held high-level offices at the federal or state level.