Dave Ramsey promoted a timeshare quick-fix. His listeners called fraud.
Listeners are suing the Christian financial guru for $150 million after he endorsed a company that defrauded his listeners for millions, they say.
By Timothy BellaVirtual worshippers often satisfied, but plurality of Americans choose in-person services
‘Broadly speaking, the survey finds that most Americans who watch religious services on screens are happy with them,’ Pew researchers found.
By Adelle M. BanksDeSantis sells himself as spiritual warrior in bid to win over pastors
With growing uncertainty surrounding evangelical support for former president Donald Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is courting one of the Republican Party’s most sought-after constituencies.
By Jack JenkinsCatholic Church in California grapples with over 3,000 lawsuits alleging abuse
Advocates have been stunned by the number of cases that surfaced during this revival window.
By Alejandra MolinaOutsiders, strivers: New museum presents complex story of D.C. region’s Jews
The Capital Jewish Museum will be the region’s first of its kind. Among its exhibits is one on the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
By Michelle BoorsteinMeet the activists behind the Texas bill to put chaplains in schools
‘It’s so important to elect conservatives and Christians to our local school board races,’ Julie Pickren, a champion of the bill, said in a recent interview.
By Jack JenkinsLast Generation climate activists to stand trial at Vatican
They did not attend their initial hearing after gluing themselves to a statue.
By Claire GiangravéA new documentary takes a deep dive into the ancient and modern practice of Sabbath
Martin Doblmeier's latest documentary takes viewers to various religious communities to illustrate their Sabbath practices.
By Yonat ShimronTexas pushes church into state with bills on school chaplains, Ten Commandments
The Texas bills, and others around the country, come in the wake of the Supreme Court’s June ruling for a high school football coach who prayed with players.
By Michelle BoorsteinNearly 2,000 abused by Catholic clergy in Illinois, state AG’s probe finds
The attorney general's investigation began in 2018 and is the latest report from states detailing the far-reaching scandal in states across the country over the last several decades.
By Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffWhat is Christian nationalism anyway?
Few people agree on what this movement truly is.
By Bob SmietanaTimothy Keller, evangelical minister with national flock, dies at 72
He cultivated a national following with a theology that separated faith from party politics and centered conservative Christianity in the hubbub of modern life.
By Emily LangerLatino faith leaders to gather for summit on Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism has ‘infiltrated’ the Latino Christian community ‘in such a powerful way,’ said one clergyman, ‘that they are not even aware of the position they are supporting.’
By Alejandra MolinaSaddleback Church appeals Southern Baptist Convention ouster over woman pastor
The denomination has decided to remove several congregations from official affiliation.
By Bob SmietanaNorth Carolina network turns unused church property into homes for refugees
These underutilized properties offer a solution to the shortage of housing for refugees.
By Yonat ShimronDavid Sills, former seminary professor named in Guidepost report, sues SBC
The former seminary professor claims in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for Middle Tennessee that he was made a scapegoat for the denomination’s sex abuse crisis.
By Bob SmietanaZelensky says ‘peace plan must be Ukrainian’ after meeting Pope Francis
Zelensky is rallying his European allies this weekend ahead of a planned counteroffensive on the battlefield.
By Stefano Pitrelli and Claire ParkerHow a U.S. president known to disparage Jews became godfather of Israel
Harry Truman used antisemitic slurs in private. But his surprise decision 75 years ago to recognize Israel, launching a fierce alliance, was a long time coming.
By Gordon F. SanderFaith-based refugee resettlement agencies denounce new asylum rule
The new rule, which goes into effect May 16, rejects asylum claims for most people who cross the border but do not first seek asylum in Mexico.
By Yonat Shimron and Ajejandra MolinaThe IRS just hiked taxes on private jet flights. Pastors are not excluded.
The IRS just hiked taxes on private jet flights. Pastors are not excluded.
By Kathryn Post