Catholicism
Catholic Church Bars Transgender Man from Being a Godparent
Transgender man was told the church must adhere to the Code of Canon Law, but he could instead be a “spiritual godparent.” A 21-year-old, female to…
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When Will it Stop? Religious Lawsuits Over Healthcare Keep Piling Up
Nonprofit Religious lawsuits over contraception and health care have been rising steadily. Since the declaration that employers’ health care must cover contraception, there have been an…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Urges the Church to Welcome Divorced, Remarried Catholics
Pope Francis wants a more open, compassionate and merciful church. Divorced or remarried Catholics “always belong to the church.” Since Pope Francis became the leader of…
Agnosticism
How Ethnically Diverse are Religions?
Research by Pew ranks the least and most racially diverse religions. A Protestant denomination, the Seventh-Day Adventists, weighs in as the most racially diverse religious group…
Catholicism
Another 7 Catholic Churches Ordered to Close in New York
The New York Archdiocese recently announced that it will close seven more Catholic churches in response to a reported shortage of both priests and congregants. Parishoners…
Catholicism
Remains of Four Early American Leaders Discovered Together With Catholic Artifact
Bodies of Rev. Robert Hunt, Capt. Gabriel Archer, Sir Ferdinando Wainman, and Capt. William West found among Catholic artifacts. Last week, the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation, headed…
Catholicism
Jesus Appeared in Mexican Woman’s Tortilla
After an argument with her sister, a Mexican woman noticed an apparition of Jesus had formed on her tortilla. Enedina Mendoza, a tortilla maker from the…
Agnosticism
What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?
American psychologist, educator and writer Marlene Winell describes her research on the effects some feel after leaving a religion. According to American psychologist, educator and writer…
Catholicism
Has the “Francis Effect” Transformed into “Francis Fatigue” in America?
Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and Long Thiên, licensed under CC BY 2.0 Pope’s approval rating has declined among Americans, leading many to think the “Francis…
Atheism
Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore
Photos adapted from: Didier Baertschiger and James Emery, licensed under CC BY 2.0 A unique look into the religious identities of Cuba over the years. A…
Catholicism
White House Honors 12 Faith Leaders in Climate Change
Leaders who teach and encourage their fellow man to change their ways and recognize how they affect the environment have been recognized by the White House…
Catholicism
Guatemalan Humanist Booed at Congress over Bill on Mandatory Bible Classes
Though Guatemala is a secular country, complete with constitutional defense in place for religious freedoms, a new bill is up that will force schools, both public…