Ruling lets religious groups not cover contraceptives
(Reuters, NOV 27 / Reuters)
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this year on the issue related to new health-care law.
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Pope tells missionary group to respect culture
Pope Francis told members of a missionary movement Saturday they must respect local customs and bishops’ guidance while globally spreading the faith, saying the Catholic Church’s overall unity is more important than the details of their own practices.
Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy protection
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena filed for bankruptcy protection Friday as part of a proposed $15 million settlement for hundreds of victims who say clergy members sexually abused them over decades while the church covered it up.
'Salaam, Love' counters stereotypes of Muslim men
Oppressive. Boorish. Misogynist: Those are the popular images of Muslim men and how they treat women.
Essay: ‘Selfie’ culture promotes a degraded worldview
The problem with selfie culture isn’t only what we look at; it’s also how we love and how we live.
A Catholic schoolteacher takes on a new role: activist
A lifelong Roman Catholic, Mark Zmuda took a job as a teacher at Eastside Catholic School in part because he believed he could be a good Catholic role model.
COMMENTARY: Understanding the faith of Cathy McMorris Rodgers
The Republican response to President Obama’s State of the Union speech introduced many Americans to Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers. While those of us in Spokane are already familiar with our congresswoman, little is known about her alma mater, Pensacola Christian College.
COMMENTARY: An abyss of historical ignorance
Demonstrating that a truly ill wind blows no good, The Wall Street Journal proved this week that Holocaust education programs deserve society’s continued support.
AP NewsAlert
CORRECTS: Montana diocese to file for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits. (Corrects APNewsAlert to reflect that diocese has not yet filed for bankruptcy protection)
Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena files for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits
Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena files for bankruptcy protection amid child sex abuse lawsuits.
Obama offers condolences to Tennessee school
President Barack Obama says he and the first lady are praying for the families affected by a fatal shooting between students at a Tennessee high school where he is speaking.
SIDEBAR: Sikhism 101
Sikhism is the world’s fifth-largest religion, a monotheistic faith founded in the Punjab region of India about 500 years ago. Most of the world’s 25 million Sikhs live in India, but more than 500,000 make the U.S. their home.
Sikhs stand up to bullying as they try to build understanding
Throughout elementary, middle and high school, Prabhdeep Suri has been the only Sikh in his class, and it’s been obvious.
Group seeks criminal probes of Catholic order
A group that advocates for victims of clergy abuse wants authorities to investigate the Legion of Christ, a disgraced Roman Catholic order.
COMMENTARY: The prophets of Sundance
In days of old, God used a burning bush to get Moses’ attention. Today’s prophets are often the truth-telling artists, singers, songwriters and filmmakers whose modern version of “Thus sayeth the Lord” bursts forth in a stunning, sensual explosion of sight, sound and touch.
Church of England's call for dialogue on gays rebuffed in Africa
Ahead of his five-day visit to Africa, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby issued a statement reminding Anglicans of the commitment the Church of England made eight years ago to the pastoral care and support of everyone, including gays and lesbians.
Ham-on-Nye debate pits atheists, creationists
Bill Nye may be “The Science Guy,” but Ken Ham is the “Answers in Genesis” man, and a debate between the two over the origins of life has nonbelievers and Christians wringing their hands.
Pope will make mark on US church through Chicago
When he turned 75, Cardinal Francis George did what the Roman Catholic Church expects of its bishops. He submitted his resignation so the pope could decide how much longer the cardinal would serve.
5 points about the SodaStream-Oxfam dust-up
In the run-up to the Super Bowl, advertisers work hard to get their money’s worth, even before their spot has run. They leak teasers and hype the stars who will appear in them. If they can find a way, they generate controversy.
Man of the Year not enough? Francis now SuperPope
It wasn’t enough that Pope Francis was named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year” or that he fronted this week’s Rolling Stone magazine. Now there’s SuperPope graffiti sprouting up around the Vatican.
No charges in archdiocese's handling of abuse case
Minnesota prosecutors said Wednesday they would not charge members of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis over the way they handled allegations of sexual abuse by a priest, saying there was not enough evidence to prove anyone — including another priest who learned during a confession of the molestation — violated the law.
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Obama poised to protect public lands in New Mexico, California
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