Daniel Burke
Justices sidestep Catholics' case against San Francisco
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court on Monday (May 2) declined to hear a
Catholic group's appeal accusing San Francisco supervisors of violating
...
Spotlight on abortion activist makes Catholics nervous
WASHINGTON (RNS) Anti-abortion activist Lila Rose has shared the stage
with Sarah Palin, seen her exploits extolled on Fox News and drawn
...
Bishops defend criticism of woman theologian
Under fire for criticizing a popular theologian, the U.S. Catholic
bishops said they must occasionally assume the role of referee and rule
wayward thinkers out of bounds.
Kmiec’s gospel falls flat at State Department
The State Department has a "rigidly narrow" view of diplomacy that
neglects religion's role in foreign affairs, a prominent ambassador
...
Just how long did Jesus stay in the tomb?
(RNS) As Christians worldwide prepare to celebrate Easter, they will
follow a familiar chronology: Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and
...
Catholic bishops report seven abuse cases during 2010
WASHINGTON (RNS) U.S. Catholic bishops announced Monday (April 11) that
sexual abuse accusations against Catholic clergy increased in 2010, and
...
Court says Adventist postmen can't get Saturday off
(RNS) Neither snow nor rain nor Saturday Sabbaths should keep a Missouri
mailman from his appointed rounds, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Hajj suit raises host of questions
WASHINGTON (RNS) In 2008, Safoorah Khan, a math teacher in Illinois,
asked for 15 days of unpaid leave (19 days including weekends) to make a
...
Senate hearing looks at Muslim rights, harassment
It was billed in Washington as the first-ever congressional hearing
on the civil rights of American Muslims. But it played more like a
second act than a premiere.
Bishops push back on allowing gay couples in housing
WASHINGTON (RNS) U.S. Catholic bishops are urging federal housing
officials not to adopt proposed rules that would bar groups that receive
...
For second time, Vatican keeps parishes open
(RNS) For the second time in recent months, the Vatican has overruled a
U.S. bishop's decision to close churches in his diocese, a rare reversal
...
Would you pay to see John the Baptist's tooth?
BALTIMORE (RNS) Martina Bagnoli admits that the exhibit she helps curate
here at The Walters Art Museum may gross some people out.
Catholic bishops back Wis. union protesters
WASHINGTON (RNS) The U.S. Catholic bishops on Thursday (Feb. 24) threw
their moral weight behind the pro-union protesters in Wisconsin, saying
...
National debt is new hot issue for evangelicals
WASHINGTON (RNS) Many economists warn that the government's huge
national debt is a looming threat to long-term prosperity. But is it
also immoral?
...
Top church official indicted in Philly abuse probe
(RNS) Advocates for victims of clergy sexual abuse are hailing the
indictment of a senior Roman Catholic official in the U.S. on charges of
...
PCUSA court clears cleric in gay marriage case
The top court of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has found a Boston
minister not guilty of violating church rules against performing gay
...
Biggest obstacle for Catholic nuns lies at home
(RNS) If she had listened to her parents, Sister Jenn Graus might never
have professed vows last month to join the Congregation of St. Joseph.
...
Critics raise concerns about House hearings on Muslims
WASHINGTON (RNS) A coalition of more than 50 Muslim, human rights, and
faith organizations is urging House leaders to raise concerns about
...
Catholic hospitals, bishops reach accord
In the wake of public spats between the Catholic hierarchy and health-care executives, the Catholic Health Association publicly acknowledged that bishops—not doctors or hospital ethicist...
Anglican archbishops end meeting on a quiet note
(RNS) Anglican archbishops concluded their six-day summit in Ireland on
Sunday (Jan. 30) by issuing statements on a host of international
...