Outsiders, strivers: New museum presents complex story of D.C. region’s Jews
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 PostTexas legislature passes bill allowing chaplains in public schools
"I worry that this bill will lead to Christian nationalists infiltrating our public schools and indoctrinating our students," said Texas state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat and Presbyterian seminarian.
By Jack JenkinsSouthern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022
The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3 million members since 2006, about half of that in the last five years.
By Bob SmietanaL.A.’s Atheist Street Pirates expanding reach to remove illegal religious signs
A Los Angeles art show featured religious signs and banners that volunteers with Atheist Street Pirates removed from public places across Southern California.
By Alejandra MolinaHarold Kushner, rabbi whose books brought solace to millions, dies at 88
His book “When Bad Things Happen to Good People," written after the death of his teenage son, has sold millions of copies over nearly 50 years.
By Emily Langer