Doug Pagitt, center, speaks during a Vote Common Good rally at a United Church of Christ in Fresno, California, on Jan. 19, 2020. Video screengrab
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Evangelical pastor has a simple mission: Get Trump out
A long-shot effort to sway evangelicals away from Trump is the logical next step in Doug Pagitt's long trajectory as a Christian leader.
Cathedral light show is drawing those who normally don’t darken church doors
Cathedrals around the world are welcoming people in new ways with meditative light and sound shows.
German theologian spearheads transition to a ‘gender appropriate’ Catholic Church
Agnes Wuckelt has her say about Germany's Catholic bishops' two-year summit studying the Church's beliefs on sexuality, love and priestly life.
Born of a Muslim who overcame an immigration ban, a community celebrates its centennial
Arriving in 1920, Mufti Muhammad Sadiq, one of the earliest missionaries of Islam in the United States, established a lasting example for Muslim American relations, writes Amjad Mahmood Khan.
Apologizing after a Mormon faith transition
"If you’re someone who has realized that you’ve made mistakes on either side of this messy post-Mormon world, I recommend apologies," writes Mette Harrison.
George Coyne, 87, Vatican astronomer and Galileo defender, dies
While seeking to reconcile science and religion, Father Coyne also vigorously supported Darwin and challenged believers in intelligent design.
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Meet Father Josh: a happily married Catholic priest in a celibate world
Josh Whitfield is a husband, a father of four and a relentlessly good-natured priest beloved by the parishioners at Dallas' St. Rita Catholic Community.
La Luz del Mundo minister says abuse allegations are false
At a news conference last Friday, church leaders addressed the allegations made against the church and its leaders.
Ahmadi Muslims mark 100 years in US with day of service
Formally established in the US in 1920, the sect is the oldest organized Muslim movement in the country.
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Will the real pro-life political party please stand up?
The presidential election is shaping up to be a tough one for those who see it literally as a matter of life and death, writes Shane Claiborne.
How Romney and Pelosi used their faith to resist Trump
(RNS) — We can follow their example to stop supporting candidates who use faith as a means to consolidate power, influence or money.
Pope Francis punts on married priests
Francis appears to have feared splitting the church over the question of celibacy, writes Thomas Reese.
