Aug 12 What to know about the archconservative church Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attends By Tiffany Stanley, Peter Smith, Associated Press The church network has connections to Christian nationalism and practices complementarianism, emphasizing traditional gender roles. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets By Peter Smith, Associated Press President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support. Continue reading
Jul 15 John MacArthur, influential evangelical preacher in California and beyond, dies at 86 By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 10 100 years after a man was convicted for teaching evolution, debate over religion in schools continues By Holly Meyer, Associated Press The 1925 Scopes “Monkey Trial” in Tennessee, where a teacher was prosecuted for teaching evolution, continues to influence debates on religion in public schools. Continue reading
Jun 04 4 things to know about this year's Hajj pilgrimage By Riazat Butt, Associated Press In the coming days, people will immerse themselves in religious rituals and acts of worship that originated more than 1,400 years ago. They also have to contend with earthly factors, such as excess heat. Continue reading
May 28 These Brazilian nuns go viral after dropping the beat on Catholic TV By Tatiana Pollastri, Associated Press The duo stood up and launched into a routine complete with singing, beatbox and dance moves. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: Pope Leo XIV addresses St. Peter's Square for the first time By Associated Press “Peace be with you.”… Continue reading
May 08 Cardinal Prevost elected next pope, first American pontiff By Associated Press Cardinals chose the new pope on their second day of the papal conclave. Continue reading
May 08 New pope chosen, white smoke from Sistine Chapel signals By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica tolled Thursday after cardinals elected the 267th pope to lead the Catholic Church on the second day of their conclave. Continue reading
May 06 What we can learn from the new pope's choice of name By Colleen Barry, Associated Press The first clue of the next pope's direction will be the name the winner chooses. Continue reading