Jun 28 Polish church report lists sex abuse of over 300 children By Monika Scislowska, Associated Press Poland's Catholic Church lists 292 clergymen who are alleged to have abused over 300 boys and girls from 1958 through 2020. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 9:35 Why Southern Baptists' runoff election represents a 'watershed moment' for Evangelicals The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest evangelical group in the U.S. elected a new president Tuesday — Ed Litton. Litton, who has championed racial reconciliation, narrowly defeated Mike Stone, the favored far-right candidate. Judy Woodruff discusses the runoff vote with… Continue watching
Mar 31 WATCH: Harris delivers remarks at meeting for faith leaders By News Desk and Associated Press Harris met with a group of religious leaders virtually and in-person, hoping to exchange ideas on encouraging Americans to receive their coronavirus vaccinations, combating hate crimes and other issues. Continue reading
Jan 10 Anti-abortion faith leaders support use of COVID-19 vaccines By David Crary, Associated Press In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the leading vaccines available to combat COVID-19 are acceptable to take, given their remote and indirect connection to… Continue reading
Nov 29 Court orders France to rethink 30-person limit on worship By Associated Press he measure took effect this weekend as France relaxes some virus restrictions, but it faced opposition by places of worship and the faithful for being arbitrary and unreasonable. Even before the ruling, several bishops had announced they would not enforce… 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
Jul 14 Campaign brewing to remove name of Hindu god off popular beer By William J. Kole, Associated Press An interfaith coalition is pressing the world’s largest brewer to remove the name of a Hindu god from a popular beer that dates to the late 1800s. Continue reading
Jun 22 Saudi Arabia to hold 'very limited' hajj due to virus By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press Saudi Arabia has never canceled the hajj in the nearly 90 years since the country was founded. Continue reading
Jun 07 Watch 3:18 California priest puts his passion for technology to work By KCET The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to find ways to work remotely. And our partners at southern California station KCET found a priest in Santa Clarita who is putting his passion for technology to work. The story is part of their… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 3:30 A young Black pastor's Brief But Spectacular take on preaching with hope Todd Johnson is the youngest pastor in Warren, Ohio, and preaches at the oldest black Baptist congregation in Trumbull County. He says he has always felt driven to help the people he serves, especially during difficult times -- such as… Continue watching