Trump addresses March for Life, where religion and politics mix
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God’s creation,’ Trump said.
Controversial comedy ‘Faith Based’ pokes fun at Christian films — to a point
(RNS) — ‘Faith Based’ is a new satirical film about the Christian film industry that premiered this past weekend at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Melissa Rogers, Christianity Today’s Ted Olsen hope for common ground in divided US
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Author Melissa Rogers said ‘being opponents on one issue does not make us enemies; it makes us potential collaborators on something else.’
At the Vatican, Pope Francis and US VP discuss pathways for world peace
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis met with US Vice President Mike Pence for an hour-long conversation at the Vatican on Friday, as President Donald Trump attends the yearly March for Life in Washington D.C.
Trump woos Catholics on abortion but may lose them on life
(RNS) — The president's appearance at this year's March for Life is the kickoff to an expected ‘Catholics for Trump’ campaign that will focus on abortion over immigration, climate change and inequality.
Warren announces new campaign interfaith advisory council
(RNS) — “If we want to restore communities, what better way than to influence systemic injustices that will break generational strongholds of poverty and oppression," Warren said of the council.
NFL's Saints fight to shield emails in Catholic abuse crisis
The team is trying to block the release of emails allegedly showing its executives 'softening' the impact of the local Roman Catholic archdiocese's burgeoning sexual abuse crisis.
United Methodist clergywomen ask church to reopen sexual misconduct case against elder
(RNS) — More than five dozen young United Methodist clergywomen are circulating an open letter claiming there was no justice in the denomination’s 'just resolution' process for the four women who accused the Rev. Donald 'Bud' Heckman of sexual misconduct.
Cleveland bishop named Philadelphia's next archbishop
(AP) — Nelson Perez will succeed Charles Chaput as leader of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Vatican announced Thursday, making him the first Hispanic archbishop to lead the region's 1.3 million-member flock.
It's time for me to fast. It may be time for you, too.
(RNS) — I started out this year by overindulging at an all-you-can-eat cruise buffet. And now, according to a new book on Christian fasting, it's time to pull back — spiritually.
How Jay Sekulow got to the floor of the US Senate
(RNS) — Jay Sekulow, a lawyer with an outsized reputation for First Amendment defenses, may have another high-profile slam-dunk on his hands.
Iowa pastor says running for office is a test of faith
DES MOINES, Iowa (RNS) — 'It's just a really good experience to know what it's like to be an outsider, to be a stranger, to be asking for people's welcome,' the Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott said.
'Hymn for the 81%': A conversation with Daniel Deitrich
(RNS) — A lot of contemporary worship music doesn’t offer the best theology, but 'Hymn for the 81%,' by a South Bend, Indiana, worship leader, has gone viral with a cocktail of prophetic fire and Christ-like grace.
The Mormons' $100 billion fortune is not about the money, stupid
(RNS) — 'I’m not trying to excuse the church’s massive nest egg here, just point out a reality of what I see happening,' says guest blogger Mette Harrison. 'Which is that it’s not about the money, stupid. It’s about loyalty.'