60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
Secret recordings, leaked letters show Southern Baptist officials neglected sexual abuse claims
Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.
First Baptist Dallas to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic after Sunday services in mid-May
The church, led by Dr. Robert Jeffress, is offering church members a chance to get the shot on May 16 and is a direct effort to address vaccine hesitancy among some of its congregation.
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church holds final service
Dallas County’s oldest Methodist church held its final service Saturday.
Group of Texas faith leaders say they’re opposed to permitless carry
During a press conference Wednesday, these religious leaders said allowing public carry without proper training can be dangerous.
Fort Worth food pantry forced out of its church building moves to new location
A food pantry that's been serving families in east Fort Worth moved this weekend to a new location. That's because the church running the pantry was forced to leave its building.
Theological disagreement leaves Fort Worth Episcopal church property caught in the middle
A 13-year battle over buildings by members of the Episcopal denomination is coming to an end in Fort Worth.
Poll: 40% of evangelical Protestants, largest religious group in US, hesitant to get COVID-19 vaccine
A recent photo posted online of the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, America’s largest evangelical denomination, getting the COVID-19 vaccine drew more than 1,100 comments.
Many North Texans attend in-person church services for Easter Sunday
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, many North Texas Christians gathered for in-person church services Easter Sunday.
'This is scandalous': Pope decries war, weapons spending amid the pandemic in Easter message
“The pandemic is still spreading, while the social and economic crisis remains severe, especially for the poor. Nevertheless — and this is scandalous — armed conflicts have not ended, and military arsenals are being strengthened,'' Francis said, sounding angry. “That is today's scandal.”
Iraqi Christians reenact Jesus carrying the cross on Good Friday
An Iraqi man was filmed carrying a wood cross through a small village in northern Iraq, one of many observances held to commemorate the Christian holiday of Good Friday.
Christians prepare to celebrate Easter weekend in person for first time in two years
On this Good Friday and Easter weekend, many Christians are preparing to gather in person for the first time in two years. Last Easter, church services were virtual during the early stages of the pandemic.
Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
US church membership falls below 50% for 1st time in nearly a century
For the first time since the late 1930s, less than half of Americans say they belong to a church, synagogue or mosque, according to a new Gallup poll.
Beloved Dallas church leader, activist passes away after battle with COVID-19
A longtime community activist and church leader has died of complications from COVID-19.
Missouri pastor on leave after telling wives to 'lose weight,' strive to look like Melania Trump
A Missouri pastor is on leave and in counseling after he told his congregation in a sermon last month that wives should make themselves sexually available to their husbands, "lose weight," and look less "butch."
Pope Francis calls on Christians to forgive in land ISIS once ruled
Pope Francis has urged Iraq's Christians to forgive the injustices committed against them by Islamic extremists.
Pope Francis holds historic, symbolic meeting with top Iraq Shiite cleric
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric have delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence, urging Muslims to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting.
In visit to Baghdad, Pope Francis urges Iraq to embrace its Christians
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.