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Religion and Faith

COVID reflections: How the pandemic has changed the work of hospital chaplains

The places we used to gather, by hospital beds and in houses of worship, have been largely closed to visitors in the pandemic. That’s made for an unimaginable year for hospital chaplains working on the front lines.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Army chaplain's remains identified after 70 years

Army chaplain's remains identified after 70 years

The remains of Emil Kapaun, the Catholic priest and Korean War prisoner of war, have been identified, the Pentagon said Friday. Kapaun was given the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2013.
by Catherine Whelan

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Activist and author Jemar Tisby on how to fight racism

Activist and author Jemar Tisby on how to fight racism

Author Jemar Tisby believes we stand at a turning point. Will the racial reckoning kicked off by a string of police killings in 2020 be enough to produce lasting change?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.
by Alice Fordham

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'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

'Not a good idea': Experts concerned about pope's upcoming trip to Iraq

Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
by The Associated Press

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Southern Baptists oust 2 churches over LGBTQ inclusion

Southern Baptists oust 2 churches over LGBTQ inclusion

The Southern Baptist Convention has ousted two churches over policies deemed to be too inclusive of LGBTQ people and two more for employing pastors convicted of sex offenses.
by The Associated Press

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Clergy on the pandemic front lines: 'How do we really grieve?'

Clergy on the pandemic front lines: 'How do we really grieve?'

The work of ministering to the sick and consoling the grieving has been a heavy burden for many faith leaders in the time of COVID-19.
by Tom Gjelten

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Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Because of their age and their close living arrangements, the nuns at St. Benedict’s Monastery are at high risk from the coronavirus. But traveling to a clinic or hospital to get a vaccination would be a challenge for many of them. So, the vaccine came to them.
by Kirsti Marohn

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California to revise indoor church guidelines after Supreme Court ruling

California to revise indoor church guidelines after Supreme Court ruling

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said Saturday it will issue revised guidelines for indoor church services after the Supreme Court lifted the state's ban on indoor worship during the coronavirus pandemic, but left in place restrictions on singing and chanting.
by The Associated Press

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