NEWS OF THE WEEK
The US Supreme Court has declined to get involved in a closely watched case about whether a photographer in New Mexico could refuse to photograph a same-sex commitment ceremony. A lower court had ruled that denying such a service, even … More
A new survey from the American Bible Society shows that skepticism toward the Bible is on the rise in the US. According to the annual study, the most devoted readers of the Bible are now matched in number by those … More
Jains around the world celebrate Mahavir Jayanti, their most important religious festival. Sikhs also observe one of their most important holidays, Vaisakhi, a spring harvest festival. Many Hindus also observe Vaisakhi as a time of renewal and rebirth. For the … More
Good news about Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly: Our Web site has been nominated, again, for two Webbys–the prestigious award from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences honoring the best work done on the Web. One of the awards … More
President Obama this week hailed the successful sign-up process of the Affordable Care Act. He said the law affirms “the dignity and worth” of millions of Americans. Faith leaders were among those at the White House when the president announced … More
Faith-based groups are mobilizing to help victims of the deadly mudslide in Oso, Washington. Congregations across the nation are offering prayers and taking up special collections for those who lost homes and other possessions. Denominational disaster relief groups are organizing … More
Vatican officials are busy preparing for the canonization—declarations of sainthood—of the late popes John Paul II and John XXIII on April 27. The beatification of John Paul in 2011 was a lavish affair. But this week the organizers of the … More
Atlanta Catholic archbishop Wilton Gregory issued an apology this week for considering a move into an expensive new residence. Gregory had been criticized for building a 6000-square-foot mansion that cost $2.2 million. In his letter to a Catholic newspaper, the … More
A delegation of U.S. Catholic bishops celebrated Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border this week to draw attention to human suffering caused by current immigration policy. Calling for comprehensive immigration reform, they cited 6,000 migrants who have died in the attempt … More
A federal appeals court this week ruled that New York City can ban religious groups from holding worship services in public schools outside of school hours. The decision overturns a 2012 ruling that had allowed churches to worship in public … More
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