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Rev. Budde, who asked Trump to 'show mercy,' says the time for love is now
ATLANTA — The physical health benefits of love have been affirmed by science — reduced depression, lower blood pressure, less anxiety, and even improved sleep. In this moment of political division in the United States, theologians say Americans must now look to the spiritual benefits of love, and seek to reconnect with those who hold ...Read more
Michigan priest defrocked for imitating Elon Musk's 'Nazi' salute
A Michigan priest was relieved of his duties after giving what appeared to be a Nazi salute inspired by Elon Musk at a political rally last week.
The Anglican Catholic Church condemned Father Calvin Robinson for making “a gesture that many have interpreted as a pro-Nazi salute” at the end of an address to an anti-abortion, right-wing ...Read more
San Diego police investigate defacing of synagogue, church
SAN DIEGO — A Jewish synagogue in Bankers Hill was defaced similarly to that of a nearby Christian church over the weekend, prompting an investigation from San Diego police, officials said.
Parishioners at Ohr Shalom Synagogue were informed Sunday that their building had been spraypainted with the words “No Gods” and “Free Gaza,” the ...Read more
Catholics, start your engines. It's Archbishop Wenski's annual motorcycle 'biker' mass
MIAMI -- Nearly 350 riders hailing from all corners of Florida revved their motorcycle engines in the parking lot of a Doral church, as they waited for the signal to start their ride. The chilly temperatures that plagued South Florida for a week warmed up to a nice 70 degrees. Perfect for a Sunday ride.
No, these aren’t the Hell’s Angels ...Read more
US Catholic bishops condemn Trump immigration crackdown. Do church members agree?
A majority of U.S. Catholics said Donald Trump would be better equipped to handle immigration issues, according to exit polls, but less than one week into his second term as president, some church leaders are speaking out against his administration’s immigration crackdown.
Trump signed dozens of executive orders on immigration Jan. 20, ...Read more
Supreme Court will decide if religious schools may be funded as public charters
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court announced Friday it will hear an Oklahoma case to decide whether the state must authorize a religious school as a public charter.
The new church-state case could yield a potentially momentous decision that could change public schools in much of the nation.
Los Angeles and other large cities have been leaders ...Read more
A Hindu temple hidden away in this slice of rural Florida transports visitors to South India
MIAMI -- Tucked away on a residential street in Southwest Broward County lies a holy structure of architectural grandeur that looks as if it were uprooted straight from India and transplanted to South Florida.
The Shiva Vishnu Temple of South Florida is a Hindu temple where thousands of devotees gather annually to practice spiritual rituals and...Read more
Man disguised as rabbi tries to enter Jewish center as 'prank,' Tennessee police say
Wearing a fake beard and unnatural lock curls, a Tennessee man entered a Jewish community center as part of an “internet prank” that ultimately landed him in jail, police said.
As 31-year-old Travis Garland walked into the Gordon Jewish Community Center in Nashville at about 7:45 p.m. Jan. 13, he was stopped by a front desk staff member who...Read more
Trump demands Bishop Mariann Budde apologize for National Prayer Service sermon
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop who criticized his hardline policies on immigration and LGBTQ rights at the National Prayer Service on his first full day back in the White House.
A day after Trump was forced to grimly endure the tough-talking service by Bishop Mariann Budde, the ...Read more
Trump demands bishop Mariann Budde apologize for National Prayer Service sermon
President Donald Trump Wednesday demanded an apology from the Episcopal bishop who criticized his hardline policies on immigration and LGBTQ rights at the National Prayer Service on his first full day back in the White House.
A day after Trump was forced to grimly endure the tough-talking service by Bishop Mariann Budde, the president derided ...Read more
Trump pans National Cathedral bishop's plea for compassion towards immigrants, LGBTQ people
President Donald Trump was angered Tuesday when the bishop of the National Cathedral asked him to have compassion towards “scared” immigrants and LGBTQ people.
The new president sat grimly in the front row of the pews as Rev. Mariann Budde called on him to “have mercy” on undocumented immigrants and sexual minorities who were targeted ...Read more
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