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Vatican orders crackdown on American nuns

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Vatican has launched a crackdown on the umbrella group that represents…

Catholic bishop 'overwhelmed' by Lutheran support

By Paula Schlueter Ross Roman Catholic Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told news reporters he was “really…

'Painting face of Christ' in tornado-ravaged communities

By Kim Plummer Krull Three days after a tornado slammed into Creston, Iowa, so fast that…

Sems offer continuing-ed courses for pastors, laypeople

The Synod’s two seminaries are offering continuing-education courses in various cities, beginning in April. The courses…

Prayer, resources available for 'World Malaria Day,' April 25

A special prayer and other resources are available online to help Lutherans observe “World Malaria…

CPH leaders accept Baldrige National Quality Award

By Sarah Schafer Concordia Publishing House (CPH) received the 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award April…

Woodward, Okla., member homes damaged in deadly twister outbreak

By Kim Plummer Krull The Rev. Gregory Brown spent part of Sunday morning, April 15, checking…

Global Lutheran church bodies' representatives meet

By Kim Plummer Krull Sharing of plans to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation…

CPH's 'Story Bible' is award finalist

Released in 2011, Concordia Publishing House’s newest and best-selling children’s Bible, The Story Bible, has…

St. Louis high schools receive technology grant

The Lutheran High School Association in St. Louis has received a grant of nearly $400,000…

Congregation shares Christ's love after Texas twisters

By Kim Plummer Krull As Dave Ricks, a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Arlington, and…

LFL national conference planned for Aug. 3-4 in Chicago

Under the theme “Equipping the Saints For Life” (based on Eph. 4:11-12), Lutherans For Life…

Fourth Hispanic Convention set for June 19-22 in Ann Arbor

The fourth triennial National Lutheran Hispanic Convention will be held June 19-22 at Concordia University,…

'Covenant' to bind Anglican Communion appears dead

LONDON (RNS) — A proposed “Covenant” aimed at ensuring unity across the worldwide Anglican Communion…

Church's mock raid leaves teen traumatized

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (RNS) — The men burst into the church classroom and ordered the 15…

Lapsed Catholics explain why they leave church

TRENTON, N.J. (RNS) — As part of a survey to understand why they have stopped…