culture wars
Catholic bishops’ new president can help hierarchy pivot toward Pope Francis
By David Gibson — November 13, 2013
BALTIMORE (RNS) Archbishop Joseph Kurtz' wide-angle lens directly reflects Francis’ own approach.
“One of the major challenges is what, really, our Holy Father has said over and over again: How can we warm hearts and heal wounds?”
Pope Francis: A ‘good Christian’ prays for bad politicians
By Eric J. Lyman — September 16, 2013
ROME (RNS) Pope Francis said Christians should not refrain from praying for leaders they do not agree with: “Pray for him, pray for her, that they can govern well,” the pontiff said, adding: “A Christian who does not pray for his leaders is not a good Christian.”
COMMENTARY: A new evangelical engagement with public schools
By Tom Krattenmaker — June 10, 2013
(RNS) There's a new evangelical engagement with public schools that is dedicated solely to helping kids rather than arguing over school prayer, evangelism, and other culture war flash points.
Richard Land, controversial Southern Baptist leader, gets a new job
By David Gibson — April 12, 2013
(RNS) Richard Land, who is retiring from his longtime job as policy point man for the Southern Baptists after a series of controversies, will take over as head of an evangelical seminary in North Carolina.
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