Religion

National

Churches are making room for grief and loss at Christmas

Jason DeRose

More and more congregations are trying to be sensitive to those who are grieving during the holidays. The move ranges from special services to the inclusion of hymns and prayers that speak to sadness during regular Sunday worship.
International

Deadly violence in Nigeria tied to United Methodist Church schism over LGBTQ policies

The Associated Press

A religious schism has turned deadly in Nigeria, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service.
National

Sotheby's to auction off ancient Ten Commandments tablet

Sarah Ventre

One of the earliest tablets inscribed with the Ten Commandments (dating to A.D. 300-800) is scheduled to go up for auction at Sotheby's on Wednesday.
Politics

Supreme Court to consider whether Catholic group is exempt from religious taxes

Nina Totenberg

At issue is whether the charity Catholic Charities is qualified to be exempt from state unemployment taxes as a religious institution.
Ohio State University football players are leading a religious revival on campus

Allie Vugrincic

Ohio State University football players are not only stars on the gridiron, some are also Christian evangelists who have baptized teammates and fellow students.
Photographer pays homage to Our Lady of Guadalupe and reclaims her connection with the divine

Pablo Valdivia

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a significant religious figure who signifies hope and protection for countless Latinos in the U.S. and abroad. For photographer Amanda Lopez, she's an emblem of home.
International

Pope Francis goes electric in new eco-friendly popemobile

Alana Wise

Pope Francis, who heads the Catholic Church, has doubled down on his commitment to the environment with a new electric popemobile presented by Mercedes-Benz.
National

How a Sabrina Carpenter song led to a priest's demotion for mishandling church funds

Rachel Treisman

Officials say Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was disciplined for mishandling $1.9 million in parish funds. He faced scrutiny last year for letting Carpenter film a music video at his Brooklyn church.
Politics

How to bridge our political divide? A pastor's answer: Do unto others

Frank Langfitt

A Pennsylvania church just blocks from where then-candidate Donald Trump's would-be assassin lived created a sermon series on the Golden Rule to try to bridge political divisions in its congregation.
International

Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel's actions constitute genocide

Sarah Ventre

Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel's military attacks on Gaza constitute genocide. It's the first time he's publicly suggested that Israel may be engaged in genocide.