Religion

jumping the gun

Pope Francis calls for Easter truce in Ukraine

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Samuel Goldman

The silver lining of America's free speech worries

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'i don't want to make their day'

Pelosi jokes that the Catholic Church 'would like to throw me out' over pro-choice views

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Samuel Goldman

Will anyone be happy with a post-religious America?

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god-breathed

Putin quotes Jesus to justify invasion of Ukraine

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just what we need

An ancient demon spirit may be loose in Japan

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clash of civilizations

War in Ukraine is a 'metaphysical' battle, Russian Orthodox leader says

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holy war

'With God's help, we will win this fight,' Ukrainian church leader says

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Last Night on Late Night

Late night hosts unpack the Catholic baptism pronoun mess

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what's the difference?

Why baptism errors are such a big deal for Catholics

Man praying over Bible while wearing mask

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Speed Reads

Christians who oppose masking have 'the spirit of antichrist,' religion professor says

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garment rent asunder

Russian threat to Ukraine exposes fault lines in Eastern Orthodoxy

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Damon Linker

Life is not a simulation

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No Bowie

Vatican dryly shrugs off Italian rapper Achille Lauro's fake baptism

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apologies

Pope Benedict clarifies presence at 1980 sex abuse meeting

Taliban fighter observing Muslim prayers

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back to the catacombs

Afghanistan tops list of dangerous countries for Christians

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"Who do you say that I am?"

'Don't question my faith,' Rep. Crenshaw snaps at young girl

FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno

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a not-so-great briton

Synagogue hostage-taking suspect was British

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god on the gridiron

SCOTUS to hear case of football coach fired for praying on field

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one sick serb

Serbian Orthodox patriarch tests positive for COVID

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Kids not cats

Pope says couples shouldn't let pets 'take the place of children'

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The Light Shines in the Darkness

In Christmas message, Pope Francis warns against becoming desensitized to suffering and strife

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Truth and Reconciliation

Desmond Tutu dead at 90

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Freedom March

Last 12 American missionaries kidnapped in Haiti reached U.S. after daring escape

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how do you say "no" in latin?

Vatican announces new restrictions on Latin Mass

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Joel Mathis

The weird spiral of declining Christianity in America

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Stephanie H. Murray

Advent's lessons for parenting and pandemic

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Peace on Earth and good will to all

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez accuses Boebert, Massie of warring on Christmas

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Last day in Greece

Pope warns politicians not to exploit 'fear of the other'

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Heretic!

Orthodox priest heckles Pope Francis in Greece

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Getting into the Word

Cawthorn's anti-abortion comments spark outrage

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Neil J. Young

The history and gravity of Hanukkah in the White House

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Rest in Peace

Phil Saviano, advocate for sex abuse victims of Catholic clergy, is dead at 69

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Samuel Goldman

The misapplication of 'Christian nationalism'

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Damon Linker

The spiritual crisis of an overdose record

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One Bread One Body

U.S. Catholic bishops sidestep Biden, pro-choice lawmakers in Eucharist document