The archbishop designated by Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Washington, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, speaks during a news conference at Washington Archdiocesan Pastoral Center in Hyattsville, Md., on April 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
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Wilton Gregory installed as new Catholic archbishop of Washington
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington installed Wilton Gregory as its archbishop, ushering in a new era for a community marred by recent scandals involving sex abuse.
Taylor graduates find unity in their division through controversial Pence speech
While some walked out over Pence’s views on LGBTQ issues or the Trump administration’s immigration policies, others said they had walked out in support of their friends, whether or not they shared the objections to Pence's presence.
‘Somebody out there wants to hurt us’: Arson in Boston, Chicago rattles local Jews
A rash of fires that police say were intentionally set at Jewish community centers around Boston and in Chicago last week has left Jewish groups feeling vulnerable.
Survey: 1 in 3 Protestants think more stories of abuse by pastors yet to come
There’s both good news and bad news in the numbers in the latest LifeWay survey, which asked Protestant churchgoers wide-ranging questions about sexual misconduct and the church.
Good Jews and Bad Jews
A bad old tradition is back, writes Mark Silk.
Patients tell their stories as Washington state orders ‘sham’ health-care sharing ministries to halt
Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler ordered Aliera, which operates Trinity Healthshare Inc., both of Delaware, to halt operations in Washington, alleging the firm was selling health insurance illegally and engaging in deceptive business practices.
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Study: It’s easier to be a ‘none’ in Canada than in the US
(RNS) — In Canada, there is 'less of a social stigma' attached to leaving one's religion, says one of the authors of a forthcoming book on the differences between American and Canadian nones.
‘Who will be our Rachel now?’ Progressives reflect on movement without Held Evans
Prominent progressive Christian thinkers like Bass who admire Evans’ work are mulling the answer as they consider Evans’ legacy and what’s next for their movement without one of its most prominent and beloved leaders.
Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre
A South Texas church unveiled a new sanctuary a year and a half after a gunman killed more than two dozen congregants in the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
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It’s unfair to say Christians’ pro-life stance ends at birth
(RNS) — God is always working in ways we don’t often see. Evidently, so are his people.
Why the ‘Game of Thrones’ ending was more Henri Nouwen than George R.R. Martin
In the end, the one who ascends the throne of Westeros is neither the mightiest nor the most victorious. Instead he is a broken boy — a merciful, wounded healer who comes to reign with the help of a wise fool and the unquantifiable, mysterious power of the spiritual realm, writes Cathleen Falsani.
Pro-life laws are needed — but they are not enough
No matter where you stand on the spectrum, we all agree that our country has a problem, a problem where children are unwanted and simply don’t have the provisions necessary to live a long, healthy and happy life. This should be unacceptable in a civilized society, writes Micah Fries.
