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Group of US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti - reports
An armed criminal group in Haiti is reported to have kidnapped a group of US missionaries and children.
Ronnie Floyd resigns as president of Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee
Ronnie Floyd, the embattled president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee, has resigned, effective at the end of October.
Remnant of one of the oldest Black churches in US is unveiled in Virginia
Archaeologists believe they have discovered the foundation of the original building of the First Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Virginia, one of the nation's oldest Black churches.
US Episcopal Church lost over 60,000 members in 2020
The Episcopal Church lost a little over 61,000 members in 2020 and saw a decline in worship attendance even before the pandemic lockdowns occurred, according to data released by the denomination.
Pope Francis meets with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the Vatican
Pope Francis welcomed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the Vatican on Saturday, as she arrived in Rome for a gathering of legislative leaders of G20 countries ahead of the UN Climate Change Summit in Scotland later this month.
More and more people are living without a spouse or partner
About four out of 10 adults in the United States are living without a romantic partner, which is part of a growing trend, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.
Texas abortion law temporarily reinstated
A federal judge Friday temporarily reinstated a controversial Texas law that bans abortions as early as six weeks of gestation, striking down a lower federal court ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing the legislation.
'Covid has been harder on us': Some Black churches remain hesitant to reopen
While many congregations have been back to worship for weeks and months, often masked and socially distant, some African American clergy continue to hold off on in-person services. Others have found that when they do open, most members continue to watch the livestreamed services from home.
Trans doctors warn against puberty blockers and affirmative treatment
Two trans-identified healthcare professionals are raising concerns about the rush to affirm children suffering from gender dysphoria and the longterm consequences of puberty blockers.
Temporary block placed on Texas abortion law
A US federal judge has temporarily suspended enforcement of a new law banning most abortions in the state of Texas.
Southern Baptist Convention grants access to confidential documents in sex abuse probe
The Southern Baptist Convention has voted to lift the lid on confidential documents in an investigation into its handling of sexual abuse allegations over the last two decades.
'It's been a great run' - Pat Robertson steps down as host of 'The 700 Club' after 54 years
Pat Robertson has announced he is stepping down as host of The 700 Club, the evangelical current affairs TV show he has hosted for over half a century.
Southern Baptist debate on abuse probe is extended for another week
Members of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee have again delayed a decision to waive attorney-client privilege in an investigation into alleged sexual abuse in the denomination, calling for another week of deliberations.
Trump doesn't understand how any Catholics could support Biden
After being touted as the most pro-life US president ever, Donald Trump believes his successor to be the exact opposite.
Kenneth Copeland wants private jet to avoid vaccine mandates
Kenneth Copeland has suggested donations could help him avoid Covid-19 vaccine requirements put in place by airline travel by funding the costs of a private jet.
Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.