Shunned for centuries, Vodou grows powerful as Haitians seek solace from unrelenting gang violence
Shunned publicly by politicians and intellectuals for centuries, Vodou is transforming into a more powerful and accepted ...
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Split Appeals Court Applies Ministerial Exception in Gay Teacher’s Bias Case
“Even as a teacher of English and drama, Billard’s duties included conforming his instruction to Christian thought and ...
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Ken Paxton Mistakes Catholic Teachings for “Bohemian Commandments”
Seeking to shut down an El Paso migrant shelter, the attorney general displays his ignorance of the religious beliefs of a ...
‘Teachers are different’: Catholic school can legally fire gay drama teacher over marriage announcement, court finds
A federal appeals court revoked a gay drama teacher's legal victory Wednesday when it ruled that a catholic high school is ...
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Despite the tensions, Africa and Pope Francis still need each other
It’s unmistakable that in many ways, Africa has been as much a headache as a backstop for the Francis papacy over the past 11 ...
Caroga man seeks to launch Ancient Order of the Hibernians division
Caroga resident David Cummings is eager to set up an old Irish Catholic fraternity in Hamilton, Fulton and Montgomery ...
Religious views on abortion more diverse than they may appear in U.S. political debate
Policy, politics and progressive commentary Lawmakers who oppose abortion often invoke their faith — many identify as ...
Doorbell brothers: Man who drank Buckfast during Celtic v Rangers match jailed for subjecting woman to terrifying sectarian ordeal
A young mother has described how her young son was left petrified as a Buckfast-fuelled Rangers fan banged on the door of her home while shouting sectarian abuse.Danielle Skelton was home in Lurgan ...
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Ahead of general elections, Church releases list of endorsed candidates in Dominican Republic
As candidates make their final efforts for support for the May 19 general elections in the Dominican Republic, the Church ...
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At San Francisco cathedral, adult baptisms get an old school update
It’s a moment that Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco believes should be expressed more “forcefully and ...
Vatican and Rome enter final dash to 2025 Jubilee with papal bull and around-the-clock construction
The Vatican crosses a key milestone Thursday in the runup to its 2025 Jubilee with the promulgation of the official decree ...
Another court affirms religious schools can be religious
A federal appeals court ruled this week that the Diocese of Charlotte was justified in firing a high school teacher who was ...