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Quebec mayor vows to fight order to remove crucifix

TORONTO (RNS) — The mayor of a Quebec town says he will appeal a decision…

Egypt's Christians keep wary eye on Muslim Brotherhood

CAIRO (RNS) — In Magdi Shnouda’s cafe in Cairo, pictures of Jesus and the saints…

U.S. churches continue growth, decline trends

(RNS) — While mainline Protestant churches in the U.S. continue to experience decades-long decline, the…

Reunions

All alumni and staff of California Concordia College / High School are invited to attend…

States caught in crossfire over guns in churches

(RNS) — The way Rev. Jonathan Wilkins sees it, members of his Baptist church in…

In Netherlands, a modern Noah builds his ark

UTRECHT, Netherlands (RNS/ENInews) — If there was ever a country that understands floods, it is…

Study: Churches, charities not in competition for dollars

(RNS) — Houses of worship and other charities often aren’t in competition for dollars but…

Towey named president of Ave Maria University

(RNS) — Domino’s Pizza magnate Tom Monaghan has stepped down from leading the conservative Catholic…

Bill would codify 'mother' and 'father' on documents

WASHINGTON (RNS) — A proposed House bill will require the use of “mother” and “father”…

How 2011 'tax holiday' impacts church, workers

By Karen Sansone Late last year, Congress passed legislation that it hoped would stimulate the…

World Mission seeks volunteers to support mission efforts

By Paula Schlueter Ross LCMS World Mission would like to place 130 GEO missionaries and…

OGT co-founder honored in Nebraska

Clayton Andrews, a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Neb., and co-founder of Orphan…

Hartung, Joesten receive 'Christus in Mundo' award

Former Concordia Seminary classmates Dr. Bruce M. Hartung and Rev. Leroy B. Joesten are the…

Disability conferences to focus on 'inclusivity'

“One God, One Call” is the title of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) disability…

U.K. Catholics caution followers on 'dangers' of witchcraft

LONDON (RNS) — The Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales, worried about the growing…

Obama names second round of faith-based advisers

WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Obama has named top U.S. church leaders to an advisory council…