Monthly Archives: September 2013
Government shutdown: religious leaders and activists plead for compromise
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 30, 2013
The federal government faces its first shutdown in nearly 20 years.
N.C. Catholic dioceses quit church council over same-sex marriage amendment
By Amanda Greene — September 30, 2013
(RNS) Divided over the 2012 state constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage, the state's two Roman Catholic dioceses and the North Carolina Council of Churches are parting ways.
Quote of the Day: Bread for the World President David Beckmann
By Ron Ribiat — September 30, 2013
“Churches do their best to cope with need in their communities but the government shutdown and a default on U.S. debt would have economic impacts that would just swamp what we’re doing through our congregations.” — The Rev. David Beckmann, president, Bread for the World, speaking to reporters on a conference call Monday (Sept. 30) […]
COMMENTARY: Who elected these clowns?
By Tom Ehrich — September 30, 2013
SAN MATEO, Calif. (RNS) The politicians in Washington who are maneuvering for a federal shutdown should come to Central Park on El Camino Real where real people live, love and value each other instead of trying to tear down the government.
EXCERPTS: Billy Graham on sin, salvation and ‘trendy religion’
By Adelle M. Banks — September 30, 2013
(RNS) Evangelist Billy Graham, who preached the gospel for more than seven decades, has written his 32nd book: “The Reason for My Hope: Salvation.” Here is a sampling of the thoughts of the 94-year-old evangelist.
Our Corner | Voice of America Highlights PRRI Findings on American Atheists
By MacKenzie Babb — September 30, 2013
Voice of America's Jerome Socolovsky recently sat down with PRRI CEO Dr. Robert P. Jones to discuss the launch of America's first nontheist PAC.
New survey of Hispanics bad news for GOP
By Mark Silk — September 30, 2013
The message from PRRI's new survey of Hispanics is that Hispanics really aren't worth Republicans' attention.
Our Corner | The New York Times Highlights Hispanic Values Survey Results
By MacKenzie Babb — September 30, 2013
Laurie Goodstein has penned a great new article for The New York Times on PRRI's Hispanic Values Survey.
April 27: Blesseds Pope John Paul II, John XXIII (and Lino Rulli?)
By Religion News LLC — September 30, 2013
ATLANTA, Sept. 30, 2013 – Pope Francis announced today that Blesseds Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be canonized on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday. Lino Rulli, author of the new book SAINT, who is also hoping to be canonized, welcomed today’s official news. “If you ask me who my favorite saint […]
And the Twible Logo Contest Winners Are . . .
By Jana Riess — September 30, 2013
Announcing not just one but two winners of the Twible logo design contest! Take a peek at the final logo and see what you think.
The Vatican announces the Canonization date of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
By Wendy Gustofson — September 30, 2013
The Canonization of Blessed Popes John XXIII and John Paul II will be held on the morning of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2014. For more information please visit http://www.catholicpilgrimoffice.com/pop_john.php www.catholicpilgrimoffice.com [email protected]
Billy Graham Taught Christians New Ways
By Martin E. Marty — September 30, 2013
Billy Graham was feted in a conference at the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College in Illinois, September 26-28. Instead of following my usual Sightings approach, which depends on the press and the internet, I’ll lapse back into my old journalistic mode and report, using my own ample notes and impressions.
Pope to canonize John Paul II and John XXIII in April
By Eric J. Lyman — September 30, 2013
ROME (RNS) Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be formally declared saints on April 27, 2014 -- a bit of ticket-balancing by Pope Francis, who may be hoping to heal splits in the church by pairing the canonization of a pope who is a hero to the left and one who is a hero to the right.
Saintly Popes * Rent-a-Womb * Christians and Scientologists Together: Monday’s Religion News Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 30, 2013
Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints. Some Christian groups are siding with Scientologists in an abuse case. And India seeks to regulate its "rent-a-womb’’ industry.
Persian Peace? * Mass Martyrdom * Erotic Sermons: Religious Freedom Recap: Sept. 23-30
By Brian Pellot — September 30, 2013
Iran’s president picks up the phone. The archbishop of Canterbury condemns recent attacks on Christian “martyrs.” And German Protestants get frisky in the pews.
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