Sisters of Loretto oppose gas pipeline in Kentucky; an American apparel supplier pays his garment workers fairly More →

January 31, 2014

Faith-based groups aid Syrian refugees; a growing number of parents refuse to vaccinate their children against contagious diseases. More →

January 24, 2014

Father Michael Doyle and his ministry to the poor in Camden, New Jersey; and economist Antonio Meloto’s campaign to fight poverty in his country. More →

January 17, 2014

Prayer and recovery in the Philippines after Typhoon Hayaan; a Jewish celebration of trees; and the importance of humor in Jewish culture through centuries of persecution. More →

January 10, 2014

International humanitarian crises, religion’s role in immigration reform, social justice issues, and government treatment of religion are among the religion and ethics issues that loom in 2014. More →

January 3, 2014

We take our annual look back at the top religion and ethics news of the year—Pope Francis and his priorities, such as helping the poor, and also churches divided over homosexuality and same-sex marriage. More →

December 27, 2013

What “peace on earth” means; the representation of indigent defendants 50 years after Gideon; and the centennial of St. Olaf College’s musical Christmas festival.

December 20, 2013

More than 80,000 Mormon missionaries are now serving around the world; all abortions are against the law in this Central American country; and this dancing by Sufi Muslims is also a spiritual offering.

December 13, 2013

The legacy of Nelson Mandela; the pope’s document urging Catholics to do more for the poor; churches and alternative Christmas gift-giving; and the growing number of Hispanic Protestants in the U.S.

December 6, 2013

Divisions in the United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage; historian Taylor Branch on the key civil rights events of 1963; students and tutors recite the Gettysburg Address in honor of its 150th anniversary. More →

November 27, 2013