Pope Announces America's First Black Cardinal: Wilton GregoryThe Chicago native and convert to Catholicism serves in the nation's capital as archbishop of Washington.
In Break From Tradition, Pope Endorses Same-Sex Civil UnionsPope Francis is the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil partnerships. In a new documentary, he describes same-sex couples as "family."
Yes To The Bless: Year One As A Millennial NunEmily Persicketti is in her twenties, had a career as a pediatric nurse and decided to leave it all to enter religious life.
Pope Francis Endorses Civil Unions For Same-Sex CouplesIn the film "Francesco," Pope Francis said civil unions legally protect couples.
Annual Hajj Pilgrimage Begins, This Year Smaller And With Face MasksHajj is typically one of the world's largest religious gatherings, but this year only about 10,000 people are attending due to virus restrictions.
Turkey Plans To Reopen The Hagia Sophia As A MosqueThe Hagia Sophia has been a museum since 1935, but before that it was a mosque for nearly 500 years.
U.S. Catholic Church Received At Least $1B In Federal COVID-19 AidSince the amount of aid received is disclosed in ranges, The Associated Press reports the church could have accepted $3.5 billion in total aid.
Celebrate Juneteenth Through FoodMore than 70 Black-owned Chicago restaurants celebrate Juneteenth's 155th year with special menus.
To Open Or Not? COVID-19's Physical And Financial Blow To ChurchesAs stay-at-home orders are lifted, churches are grappling with a tough choice: to open or remain closed.
Holy Month Of Ramadan Begins Amid LockdownMuslims worldwide observed the first day of the holy month of Ramadan amid lockdown measures and stay-at-home orders.
Shroud Of Turin To Be Displayed Before EasterChurch officials say they decided to showcase the shroud online after "thousands and thousands" of people asked them to.
With Cars Parked, Gas Prices Tumble. But For How Long?Gas prices keep dropping across the country, now dipping below $2 a gallon in most states.
Dream Jobs: Urban WineryUrban Winery wanted to share the mystery of the winemaking process with the people of Washington, D.C.
Illinois Bill Could Halt Religious Exemptions For Child ImmunizationsPublic health officials say it will help prevent outbreaks of diseases like measles.
Pope Francis Rejects Proposal Allowing Married Men In ClergyAmazonian priests hoped allowing married men in the clergy would solve their shortages in rural areas.
Justice Department Planning A Harsher Crackdown On Anti-Semitic CrimesAttorney General William Barr said "it's important for the federal government to plant its flag and show zero tolerance."
Pope Francis Names New Archbishop Of PhiladelphiaPope Francis chose Nelson Perez, the current bishop of Cleveland.
Why Are The Majority of White Evangelicals Against Welcoming Refugees?Evangelical leaders have long welcomed refugees in the U.S., saying that's what the Bible preaches. Why are they now a minority among their peers?
United Methodist Church Expected To Split Over LGBTQ DisagreementThe announcement comes about a year after the denomination officially reaffirmed its stance against gay marriage.
Security Tight As Orthodox Jews Celebrate Siyum HaShas In New JerseyAn organizer said he worked with over 50 law enforcement agencies in preparation.
North Carolina Diocese Publishes List Of Clergy Accused Of Sex AbuseThe Diocese of Charlotte published a list of 14 clergy members credibly accused of child sexual abuse since the diocese was established.
Pennsylvania Catholic Dioceses Will Pay Far More Than $84M To VictimsSo far, Pennsylvania dioceses have paid out nearly $84 million in compensation to sexual abuse victims.
Dream Jobs: Christmas Tree FarmerRicky Hoybach runs Country Loving Christmas Tree Farm. He showed Newsy around his dream job.
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Pope Francis Ends Vatican Secrecy Rule For Sexual Abuse CasesThe rescript will require Catholic Church officials to comply with legal authorities' requests for information about reported sexual crimes.
Season's Greetings: How Hallmark Creates The Perfect CardMore than 1.2 billion greeting cards will be sent this holiday season. Annie Taylor explains how Hallmark creates the perfect greeting card.
The Difference Between Holiday Blues And True Anxiety Or DepressionThere's a difference between feeling down or stressed around the holidays, and an actual mental health condition. What can you do to help with either?
AP Investigation: No Oversight Of Priests And Clergy Accused Of AbuseHundreds of credibly accused abusers tied to the Catholic Church are living with no oversight and even working with children, according to the AP.
Saudi Arabia Opens Its Doors To Tourists From 49 CountriesThe conservative kingdom will allow tourism from 49 countries, including the U.S. and China.
KFC Adds Gluttony To Sandwich Wars, And Columnists ReactKFC is test marketing a sandwich that wedges a breaded chicken breast between two donuts, triggering quips over the national well-being.
Uncorked: A Newsy Investigation Of The Elite Wine WorldLast year, there was cheating on the test for master sommeliers. What followed raises questions about one of the most prestigious wine organizations.
