Religion and Faith

May 21, 2018 9:05 AM

LGBT community cheers pope's 'God made you like this' remark

Pope Francis' reported comments to a gay man that "God made you like this" have been embraced by the LGBT community as another sign of Francis' desire to make gay people feel welcomed and loved in the Catholic Church.

by The Associated Press

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May 20, 2018 7:50 PM

For Trump's evangelical advisers, prison reform becomes a front-burner issue

"The incarceration rate in this country is just insane," said Johnnie Moore, an evangelical leader and informal adviser to President Trump.

by Sarah McCammon

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May 20, 2018 7:40 PM

Santa Fe church community reflects on Texas school shooting

Rocked by Friday's shooting at Santa Fe High School, the religious community is looking for answers. Some faith leaders and churchgoers say prayer needs to return to school.

by Travis Bubenik

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May 19, 2018 5:00 PM

Episcopal bishop gives royal wedding an American flair

The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry, the first black leader of the Episcopal Church in the United States, was hand-picked by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to address their 600 wedding guests.

by Associated Press

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May 18, 2018 4:53 PM

All of Chile's bishops offer to resign after sex abuse cover-up

Their announcement on Friday follows an emergency meeting with Pope Francis to discuss the drawn-out scandal.

by Sasha Ingber

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May 13, 2018 9:15 AM

Family carries out suicide attacks on Indonesia churches

At least seven people plus the six family members died in the attacks in Surabaya, according to police. At least 41 people were injured in the attacks, which Indonesia's president condemned as "barbaric."

by Associated Press