Catholicism
Pope Francis Sends Condolences To Victims of Hurricane Harvey
More than 35 people have died and property damage are in billions Pope Francis sent a letter expressing his sympathy for people devastated by Hurricane Harvey.[/tweetit]…
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Catholicism
Religious Groups Responding to Hurricane Harvey
Groups are offering food and a place to sleep. Roofs blew off businesses and homes when Hurricane Harvey hit Texas on August 25. Wind speed was…
Christianity
Joel Osteen Criticized for Temporarily Closing Church Instead of Using It as a Shelter for Hurricane
After backlash, the church tweeted Tuesday they had started receiving people into the church. Joel Osteen, the permanently smiling pastor has canceled services usually held at…
Christianity
Houston Will Not Make LGBT a Protected Class
Controversial ordinance for special rights to LGBTs in Houston will not be seeing the light of day. After causing a ruckus in the political arena, the…
Christianity
Religious Hecklers Arrested and Charged For Verbally Assaulting Pastor Joel Osteen
The six perpetrators were all associated with the Church of Wells and have similar records of heckling previously. On June 28, 2015, security and police officers…
Religion News
Houston makes history with largest sheriff’s office to allow Sikh Officers to wear their turbans and beards on duty
Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal and Sheriff Adrian Garcia. Photo courtesy of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. SALDEF Congratulates the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Garcia…
Christianity
After Leaving Due to Stance on Homosexuality, Houston Church Suing the Presbyterian Church (USA)
A lawsuit between a Texas church and Presbyterian Church (USA) has been continuing on for over six years, and it still seems to be no closer…