Religion

Christian leaders issue 'call of conscience'

More than 150 Christian leaders, most of them conservative evangelicals and traditionalist Roman Catholics, issued a joint declaration Friday reaffirming their opposition to abortion and gay marriage and pledging to protect religious freedoms.

Nov 20, 2009 | 4:35 am

Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges

Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:05 am

'Holy hip-hop' trying to break into mainstream

Terverius Black believes in hip-hop gospel so much he sold his first home to get the money needed to start his Christian-themed entertainment company.

Nov 18, 2009 | 9:40 am

Religion News in Brief

Former megachurch pastor Ted Haggard said he will continue to hold weekly prayer meetings at his home, three years after he was ousted from the church he founded amid a scandal involving a male prostitute and drug use.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:05 am

Catholic bishops say gay marriage hurts society

The nation's Roman Catholic bishops have affirmed that the church defines marriage between one man and one woman, and sex is meant for procreation.

Nov 17, 2009 | 1:40 pm

Pope names new leader for Milwaukee archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee says a successor has been named to the archbishop post once held by Timothy Dolan.

Nov 14, 2009 | 5:15 am

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