Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild

Samaritan’s Purse is among the Christian charities that have donated millions of dollars of aid and sent scores of volunteers to Israel.

By Yonat ShimronNovember 24, 2023

Christian leaders Claiborne, Barber, Budde call for Gaza cease-fire

They join other voices on the left who are critical of Biden’s support of Israel.

By Jack JenkinsNovember 22, 2023

Church Militant founder Michael Voris resigns

Michael Voris was asked to resign for ‘breaching the Church Militant morality clause,’ according to a news release.

By Jack JenkinsNovember 22, 2023

Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples

The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to approve prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples.

By Catherine PepinsterNovember 17, 2023

In new political document, Catholic bishops emphasize abortion over climate change

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops convened this week for an annual gathering that was, overall, more subdued than in recent years.

By Jack JenkinsNovember 17, 2023

Catholic priests are warning about Argentina’s Trump. Will it stop him?

Javier Milei narrowly leads polls ahead of Sunday’s presidential election. A grass-roots campaign is underway to persuade Argentines not to vote for him.

By Samantha Schmidt and David FelibaNovember 17, 2023

Fired prelate Strickland appears near — but not at — bishops gathering

‘I’m a bishop without a diocese, which is a strange place to be. But that’s where I am,’ Strickland, the former bishop of Tyler, Tex., told reporters Wednesday.

By Jack JenkinsNovember 16, 2023

Israel expands military bereavement policy to same-sex partners

Lawmakers voted to expand the Families of Fallen Soldiers Law to include common-law partners of LGBTQ members of the Israel Defense Forces.

By Michele ChabinNovember 15, 2023

Vatican dismisses conservative Texas bishop who criticized Pope Francis

Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Tex., has vocally opposed Pope Francis on theological issues, saying an “evil and false message” had infiltrated the Catholic Church.

By Tobi Raji and Michelle BoorsteinNovember 11, 2023

Black Christian leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza

Criticism of the Biden administration’s response to the crisis comes amid polls showing Biden’s approval rating dipped disproportionately among Black voters.

By Jack JenkinsNovember 10, 2023

Vatican says transgender people can be baptized, serve as godparents

The guidance follows recent moves by Pope Francis that appear aimed at increasing acceptance of LGBTQ+ people in the church.

By Anthony Faiola and Kelsey AblesNovember 9, 2023

Why a bucolic Tennessee suburb is a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’

The mix of religion, power, money and influence around Nashville and its suburbs makes it fertile ground for a Southern evangelical take on Christian nationalism.

By Bob SmietanaNovember 8, 2023

Evangelical Christians mobilize to assist Israelis touched by war

Theological ties come with fundraising and other support for the nation amid the conflict.

By Michele ChabinNovember 7, 2023

Chaos erupts over Southern Baptist legal filing in Louisville abuse lawsuit

A friend-of-the-court filing has led to questions of whether the Southern Baptist Convention has changed its ways in dealing with abuse.

By Bob Smietana November 2, 2023

Haredi Jews, exempt from Israel’s military service mandate, sign up to fight

“This isn’t a drill. This is an actual war,” one ultra-Orthodox Israeli said. “Anyone who isn’t studying Torah full time should contribute.”

By Michele ChabinNovember 1, 2023

FBI director: U.S. must be vigilant on threats amid Israel-Gaza war

Many types of extremists, from the far left to the far right, exhibit strains of antisemitism, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray told lawmakers.

By Devlin Barrett, Perry Stein and Nick MiroffOctober 31, 2023

Vatican synod ends with divide over women deacons and LGBTQ+

The most contentious topic at the month-long synod was how and whether to welcome LGBTQ+ Catholics.

By Anthony Faiola and Stefano PitrelliOctober 28, 2023

Mike Johnson suggests his election as House speaker ordained by God

Johnson, who peppered his first speech as speaker with religious references, has a history of challenging interpretations of the separation of church and state.

By Jack JenkinsOctober 27, 2023

Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis

The Synod on Synodality has wrestled with the question of female Catholic clergy, but the final decision will be up to the pope.

By Claire GiangraveOctober 25, 2023

Historic church sheltering civilians struck in deadly Gaza City blast

The Church of St. Porphyrius, Gaza’s oldest active church, was sheltering hundreds of Muslims and Christians displaced by the war, according to religious officials.

By Miriam Berger, Evan Hill and Kelsey AblesOctober 20, 2023