Religion News
U.S. Church Membership Plummets to All-Time Low
Study indicates these numbers may drop further in the future. In a poll about church attendance and religious affiliation in the country, it was found only…
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Catholicism
Pope Francis Assigned the First African-American Bishop to Head the D.C. Church
Archbishop Wilton Gregory may also become the first African-American Cardinal eligible to vote for the next pope. Pope Francis named Wilton Gregory, the former Archbishop of…
Christianity
Republican Charlie Dent Attacks Evangelicals For Supporting Trump
Called Christians “Pretty Silent” On President’s Scandals Representative Charlie Dent, a GOP lawmaker, has challenged Trump’s supporters: He asked how they can justify their support towards…
Celebrity
Billy Joel Wears Star of David During MSG Concert
Joel and Patty Smyth smack ex-Trump administration staff during performance of “Goodbye to You” On his 43rd sold out show at Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel…
Catholicism
Cardinal George Pell Charged with Sexual Assault, Takes Leave of Absence
The high-ranking church official served as one of the Pope’s closest advisers; Vatican receives the news with ‘regret’ One of the senior Vatican officials and trusted…
Catholicism
Mark Ruffalo puts ‘Spotlight’ on Catholic Abuse Scandal in New Movie
Mark Ruffalo hopes new film will provoke the Catholic Church to use ‘Spotlight’ as a way to heal victims of the church’s sexual abuse in Boston.…
Christianity
Conservative Christian Star Josh Duggar’s Admission to Cheating on Wife, Porn Addiction, Keeps Changing
The Duggar family is again defending the actions of their 27-year-old son, Josh Duggar, after leaked information on his infidelity and pornography addiction. When hackers posted…
Christianity
Family in turmoil: Rachel Dolezal is white, evangelical Christian parents say amid family sex abuse scandal
After her strict Christian upbringing, Dolezal’s parents said they believed their daughter portrayed herself as black as a way to hurt them. Rachel Dolezal, a civil…
Atheism
Religion and Television: A Match Made in Heaven
Television portrays more religion with hit shows House of Cards & The Americans exploring religious themes and CW’s “The Messengers” featuring angels. On April 10, 2015,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ Zero Tolerance for Sexual Abuse Questioned
The Catholic Church has dealt with many sexual abuse scandals, but is Pope Francis actually committed to a zero tolerance policy? In 2011, a member of…
Entertainment
Rotherham Police Investigate Sex Abuse Scandal
Shaun Wright, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Rotherham, England officials claim religious political correctness slowed their involvement in the sex abuse scandal. Police are investigating…