Politics Mar 25 WATCH: At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began.
Politics Mar 20 Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran Hegseth has pushed policy changes that reflect his Christian views, including a revamp of the military chaplain corps.
Nation Feb 10 'Walk for Peace' concludes as Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 15-week trek A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., after completing a 15-week trek from Texas that captivated the country.
Nation Nov 11 U.S. Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump's 2nd term U.S. Catholic bishops have elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump’s second term.
Politics Aug 21 Is empathy a sin? Some conservative Christians argue it can be Those Christians claim empathy can manipulate people into accepting what they see as sins, like abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights.
Nation Aug 12 What to know about the archconservative church Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends The church network has connections to Christian nationalism and practices complementarianism, emphasizing traditional gender roles.
Politics Jul 31 With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid.
Nation Jul 15 John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher in California and beyond, dies at 86 MacArthur was unafraid to stir controversy for the sake of his beliefs, even deriding fellow evangelicals for what he saw as incorrect teachings and theology, including the growing charismatic wing of Christianity.
Nation Feb 26 Survey shows U.S. Christian population leveling off after declining for years The number of Americans who identify as Christian has declined steadily for years, but that drop shows signs of slowing.
Politics Jan 22 Trump demands apology after bishop asked him to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ+ people and migrants President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a prayer service marking his inauguration.