Rabbi who rescued 56 families from the Nazis dies of coronavirus
Two months ago, Rabbi Romi Cohn grew deeply emotional as he stood before Congress, delivering the opening prayer on the day that marked 75 years...
United Methodist Church announces plan to split over same-sex marriage
The United Methodist Church is expected to split into two denominations in an attempt to end a years-long, contentious fight over same-sex marriage, church leaders...
Famously secluded Amish are target of Republican campaign to drum up Pennsylvania votes for Trump
MANHEIM, Pa. — In 2016, when more than 6 million Pennsylvanians voted in the presidential election, the state's 20 pivotal electoral votes were decided by...
An unsung hero of the 9/11 attack: The Muslim engineer who rebuilt the Pentagon crash site as a chapel
Manal Ezzat said she appreciates that Muslims who devote their careers to America's security can worship in the very space where extremists attacked. "The faithful...
This Ramadan, security is a heightened concern for US mosques
WASHINGTON - In addition to cooking, praying and decorating, some Muslims around the country are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, which begins Sunday...
Trump promises to help religious adoption agencies that won’t work with gay parents
At the National Prayer Breakfast, the president didn't explain himself before moving on. But the issue of adoption agencies choosing who gets to be a...
Bishops are conflicted about how they need to change to reduce sexual abuse
One day after the Vatican halted its plans to vote on sex abuse accountability measures, U.S. bishops Tuesday began their first open debate since the...