Dec 15 A quarter of United Methodist churches in U.S. have left during split By Peter Smith, Associated Press United Methodist churches had a five-year window to leave the denomination over disputes involving its bans on same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ persons. Continue reading
Jun 30 Supreme Court rules for Christian graphic designer who didn't want to work with gay couples By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court's conservative majority has ruled a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 7:22 Concerns grow over the increasing ties between Christianity and right-wing nationalism By Laura Barrón-López A growing movement led by right-wing politicians is increasingly challenging the separation of church and state. On the ballot this November are several high-profile Republican candidates who are embracing Christian nationalist ideals. Kristin Kobes Du Mez of Calvin University joined… Continue watching
May 20 'I trust in God:' Religious backers of abortion rights reconcile their work with their faith By Claire Galofaro, Associated Press As the U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to dismantle the constitutional right to an abortion, an Alabama clinic's staff of mostly Black, Christian women draw on their faith that they will somehow continue. Continue reading
Mar 07 Where IS ruled, pope calls on Christians to forgive, rebuild By Nicole Winfield, Samya Kullab, Associated Press Pope Francis urged Iraq’s Christians on Sunday to forgive the injustices against them by Muslim extremists and to rebuild as he visited the wrecked shells of churches and met ecstatic crowds in the community’s historic heartland, which was nearly erased… Continue reading
Mar 06 Pope, top Iraq Shiite cleric deliver message of coexistence By Nicole Winfield, Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press Pope Francis walked through a narrow alley in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf for a historic meeting with the country’s top Shiite cleric Saturday, and together they delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence in a country still reeling from… Continue reading
Oct 13 Bipartisan Christian group forms super PAC to oppose Trump By Elana Schor, Associated Press Trump and his reelection campaign continue to lean heavily on pitches to Christian voters, with the president asserting the baseless claim that Biden and Democrats are hostile to religion. Continue reading
Aug 19 Christian groups unveil new criminal justice reform push By Elana Schor, Associated Press A coalition of Christian groups including the Church of God in Christ and the National Association of Evangelicals is launching a new criminal justice reform push that seeks to rally believers behind policing changes grounded in biblical principles. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 11:55 How religious leaders are keeping the faith during COVID-19 By Judy Woodruff, Courtney Norris, Alison Thoet Throughout the pandemic, restrictions on social gatherings have forced those who observe major religious holidays to find new ways to practice their faith. How is COVID-19 changing places of worship? Judy Woodruff talks to New York University’s Imam Khalid Latif,… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 6:49 How religious observances are adapting to social distancing By John Yang, Rachel Wellford In April, millions of Christians, Jews and Muslims around the world mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan -- some of the holiest observances of the year. But how are followers of these religions expressing faith and community when the pandemic makes… Continue watching