Catholicism
Actress Whoopi Goldberg Brings ‘Sister Act’ Swag for Her Meeting With Pope Francis
After trying in vain to meet with Pope Francis for 11 years, famed Hollywood actor Whoopi Goldberg finally got a private audience with the pontiff on…
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Buddhism
Pew Survey: Six Key Insights into Buddhism in China
Although only 4 percent of Chinese adults formally identify with Buddhism, even though it is China’s largest officially recognized faith, the numbers may be misleading. In…
Catholicism
A “Sea Change For American Democracy?” – Battle Lines Drawn Over America’s First Religious Public School
It violates Oklahoma state law and Oklahoma’s constitution which forbids the use of taxpayer funds or property from being used, directly or indirectly for the use…
Catholicism
Nicaragua Frees 12 Catholic Priests Under Vatican Agreement
The government of Nicaragua has released 12 Roman Catholic priests and sent them to Rome in accordance with a deal forged with the Vatican. In a…
Christianity
Japan’s Aim to Disband Unification Church Obscures Longtime Political Rivalries
As the Unification Church defends itself in response to an October 13 request by the Japanese government for a court order to strip the institution of…
Christianity
Boring Sermons—Is There A Cure?
Our Rabbi was a good man, a wise man, a sterling moral example to the community. He was also boring as. To put it delicately, his…
Christianity
Embracing Spirituality Can Enhance Mental Wellbeing According the Gallop Poll
A 10-year Gallup study offers new perspectives on the connection between religion and one’s well-being, providing the latest evidence that a commitment to religious faith or…
Featured
Unity in the Hollywood Community Under the Banner of ‘Faith and Blue’
The Los Angeles Police Department, local churches, and scores of community partners joined forces in an afternoon and evening of camaraderie and fun for Hollywood’s Faith and…
Featured
Pakistan’s Debut in the Miss Universe Contest Sparks Outrage
A Pakistani contender for next month’s Miss Universe beauty pageant has ignited a controversy in her traditionally conservative Muslim-majority homeland. Not only is she the first…
Featured
U.S. State Department Report Explores Global Efforts in the Fight Against Antisemitism
Ten days before Palestinian militants attacked Israel on October 7, threatening a Middle East conflict all but certain to further stoke anti-Jewish sentiment, the U.S. State…
Christianity
Despite The Plummeting Importance of Religion in the Lives of Americans, There Is a Silver Lining, According to Study
The answer to the question, “Is religion the most important thing in your life?” is meeting with an increasingly negative response, according to a study released…
Hinduism
California Governor Vetoes Legislation Targeting Caste Discrimination
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed Senate Bill 403, a bill aimed at being the first in the U.S. to prohibit discrimination based on caste.…