Jason DeRose
Stories
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Remembering Sister Theresa Kane, who fought for women’s ordination in the Church
Sister Theresa Kane, a champion for women's ordination in the Catholic church, has died. She even spoke directly to Pope John Paul II about the issue during his visit to the U.S. in 1979.
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Nova massacre memorial comes to Southern California
Survivors and organizers of the Nova Music Festival in Israel where hundreds were killed or taken hostage created an exhibit called “October 7, 6:29am — The Moment the Music Stood Still.”
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A new memorial in LA honors the concert goers killed in Oct. 7 attack on Israel
A memorial exhibit for the 400 people killed and taken hostage at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7 has opened in Southern California. Synagogues are taking groups to the installation.
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Not your parents' VBS: How vacation Bible schools are changing to meet new needs
Vacation Bible schools have been a staple of summer for thousands of churches. There are fewer of them these days, and those still around have evolved to meet the needs of changing communities.
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Trump assassination attempt lays bare deep religious divisions in the U.S.
Donald Trump and his supporters have said it was God who saved him from the assassination attempt over the weekend. But some are deeply troubled by such language.
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Christian writer's new book reminds kids what makes them different makes them special
Christian writer Jonathan Merritt's new book My Guncle and Me tells the story of a gay uncle who helps his nephew embrace being different.
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Louisiana mandate stirs debate about what the 10 Commandments and their purpose
A new Louisiana law requires classrooms to post the 10 Commandments. But Jews and Christians don't necessarily agree on what they are. And among Christians, views vary on what Commandments are for.
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Pope Francis apologizes for using slur referring to gay men
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United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.
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United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
The United Methodist Church, one of the largest U.S. Protestant denominations, voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating same-sex weddings.
