Catholic Church Bars Transgender Man from Being a Godparent

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,

When Will it Stop? Religious Lawsuits Over Healthcare Keep Piling Up

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

Pope Francis Urges the Church to Welcome Divorced, Remarried Catholics

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

How Ethnically Diverse are Religions?

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

Another 7 Catholic Churches Ordered to Close in New York

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

Remains of Four Early American Leaders Discovered Together With Catholic Artifact

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

Jesus Appeared in Mexican Woman’s Tortilla

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

What is Religious Trauma Syndrome?

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

Has the “Francis Effect” Transformed into “Francis Fatigue” in America?

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

Cuba: Not So Atheist Anymore

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