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LGBTQ+ Youth of Faith Retell their Stories to Inspire Others
Across the U.S., circumstances vary widely for LGBTQ+ youth seeking religious engagement.
Watch: Catholic Bishop Says Pride, BLM Flags Disqualify School from Being Catholic
A Massachusetts bishop says that a Jesuit middle school in the state can no longer be considered Catholic because it flies Pride and BLM banners.
Transgender Lutheran Bishop Resigns over Racism Allegations
An openly transgender cleric from San Francisco, who made history last year with an appointment as a bishop by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, has resigned amid allegations of racism.
Poll Shows Rift Between Catholics, Bishops over LGBTQ+ People, Abortion
The hardline stances of many conservative Catholic bishops in the U.S. are not shared by a majority of lay Catholics: Most of them say abortion should be legal and favor greater inclusion of LGBT people.
Watch: Texas Preacher Calls for Pride's Abolition, Death for Gays
Preacher Jonathan Shelley spoke at a city council meeting in Arlington, Texas recently where he called for the abolition of Pride and the killing of LGBTQ+ people.
Pope Francis Fuels New Speculation on Future of Pontificate
Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in Benedict's footsteps and resign, given his increased mobility problems.
Will Pope Francis Meet with Anti-LGBTQ+ Russian Orthodox Head?
The Vatican said Tuesday that Pope Francis will travel to Kazakhstan in September for an interfaith conference, a meeting that may give him a chance to meet with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church.
San Diego Bishop McElroy Named by Pope Francis as a Cardinal
Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego, one of Pope Francis' ideological allies who has often sparred with more conservative U.S. bishops, was named by the pope on Sunday as one of 21 new cardinals.
Christian Nationalism on the Rise in Some GOP Campaigns
Christian nationalism conflates American identity with the religious tradition, and overlaps with the conservative Christian political agenda— including opposition to same-sex marriage and transgender rights.
Report: Top Southern Baptists Stonewalled Sex Abuse Victims
A scathing investigative report says top Southern Baptist Convention leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.
Pope Francis: God 'Does Not Disown' LGBTQ+ People
Pope Francis sounded a note of love and compassion in a letter to Fr. James Martin, a Catholic priest who advocates for ministry to LGBTQ+ people, writing that God "does not disown any of his children."
Mosques for Women, LGTBQ+ People Exist; This Women's Mosque in LA is One
Not all Muslims belong to a religious community, and sacred dates in the Islamic calendar can prove profoundly isolating — especially be Muslims who are female, nonbinary, queer or converts.
Newsmax Anchor Greg Kelly: Churches' Pride Flags 'Exclusionary,' 'Disrespectful'
Pride flags flown from churches: Open and affirming? More like "exclusionary" and "disrespectful," according to Newsmax's Greg Kelly.
Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-Overlooked History
A comprehensive and compelling history of Black American nuns, "Subversive Habits," will be published May 17.
United Methodist Bishops Acknowledge Breakup is Imminent
The breakaway denomination will officially exist as of Sunday. Its leaders have been exasperated by liberal churches' defiance of UMC bans on same-sex marriage and the ordination of openly gay clergy.
Putin's Anti-LGBTQ+ Stance Binds Some U.S. Evangelicals to Russia Despite Aggression in Ukraine
A significant subset of the U.S. evangelical community, particularly white conservatives, has been developing an alliance with Russia for almost 20 years. The war in Ukraine isn't changing that for some.
For Many, Easter Sunday Marks A Return To In-Person Worship
For many U.S. Christians, this weekend marks the first time since 2019 that they will gather in person on Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to celebrate one of the year's holiest days side by side with fellow congregants.
Christians Mark Palm Sunday with Jerusalem Procession
Thousands of Christian pilgrims took part in Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem at the start of the Holy Week.
Presbyterian Church (USA) Decision Expands the Meaning and Malleability of Marriage
The Presbyterian Church (USA) has just voted through a clear majority of its presbyteries as being between two persons, permitting same-sex weddings clergy of the church to perform such ceremonies.
Mormon Leader Reaffirms Faith's Stance on Same-Sex Marriage
A top leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reaffirmed the faith's opposition to same-sex marriage and gender identity issues.