LONDON (RNS) — Christianity is waning in England and could be outnumbered by nonbelievers within…
Pope Benedict denounces cultural shift toward gay marriage in U.S.
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Benedict XVI on March 9 denounced the “powerful political and…
White House proposal gives religious groups more say in birth control mandate
(RNS) — The Obama administration is offering to expand the number of faith-based groups that…
Hate crimes law used to prosecute Amish beard attacks
CLEVELAND (RNS) — A pair of scissors transported across state lines has emerged as a…
Volunteers, LCMS grant aid cleanup after Michigan twister
By Kim Plummer Krull One week after an EF3 tornado hit southeastern Michigan, the Rev. Larry…
Seven LCMS schools gain 'exemplary' status
Seven LCMS schools were selected in March to receive the National Lutheran School Accreditation’s (NLSA)…
Laborers spotlight building faith, fellowship, facilities for Christ
By Kim Plummer Krull More than 20 years ago, Linda Husfeld picked up a Laborers For…
Seminaries invite high-school students to visit
Both of the Missouri Synod’s seminaries will hold visitation events for high-school students this summer.…
Two LCMS church fires called arson
Two LCMS church properties were damaged in fires over a three-day period in March. Both…
Mexico earthquake: LCMS contacts partner church
In response to the earthquake in central Mexico March 20, the LCMS established telephone and…
Pastor says hospitality staff can't live by bread alone
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) — Kevin Finch grew up in meat-and-potatoes country, a small town off…
Why is it so hard to do religion in prime time?
(RNS) — Many TV network executives, advertisers and producers would sell their souls to get…
Atheists' slavery billboard raises tempers in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (RNS) — The billboard is down, but the issue’s not gone. A billboard…
Priest defends denying Communion to lesbian
(RNS) — A Catholic priest who was pulled from ministry after a furor over denying…
Britain starts talks on legalizing gay marriage
CANTERBURY, England (RNS/ENInews) — The British government on March 15 launched a 12-week consultation that…
As Rowan Williams retires, speculation turns to successor
LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams said March 16 he will step down…
