News

Pope celebrates first ‘green’ Mass using new rite in sign of strong ecological focus
The Mass indicated a strong line of ecological continuity with Pope Francis, who made environmental protection a hallmark of ...
Oldest church congregation in Columbia turns 230 years old, has a tie to Woodrow Wilson
The oldest church congregation in Columbia turns 230. The steeple of First Presbyterian Church has been a landmark since 1856 ...
Washington state targets the confessional seal
His death made John Nepomucene, who was later canonized, the first “ martyr of the confessional ” — one of four priests ...
Newly elected Seventh-day Adventist Church leader reflects on challenges and faith’s healthy living
Erton Köhler, a pastor from Brazil, has been elected president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church General Conference ...
Faith-based camps like those hit by Texas floods are rite of passage for many. They're now grieving
Catastrophic flooding in Texas has devastated faith-based summer camps, including Camp Mystic, where at least 27 people have ...
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn’t lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
In a joint court filing intended to end an ongoing case against the IRS, the tax collection agency and the National Religious ...
Giants GM had trade talks with Red Sox while at his grandmother’s funeral (report)
In an interview with ESPN, Giants GM Zack Minasian said he was still working the phones at his grandmother's funeral.