Young Syrian refugees hold photos of Pope Francis during his visit to meet Irish President Michael Higgins in Dublin Aug. 25, 2018. Ireland’s Catholic bishops have criticized the use of intolerant ...

(RNS) Speaking out on one of the most contentious issues of his papacy, Pope Francis on Wednesday (Aug. 5) issued a powerful call for the church to embrace Catholics who have divorced and remarried, ...

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America made welcome history last week when it voted to allow gay men and lesbians in committed relationships to serve as clergy. Local ELCA Bishop Marie Jerge, who ...

COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. — The Grove United Methodist Church does not see a future without change. Regular attendance at the Cottage Grove location has dwindled to about 30 people, and long-term viability ...