This week’s Weekend Plug-in asks whether it’s accurate to say that Pope Francis is a “fan” of President Joe Biden, America’s second Catholic president. Plus, find links to all the week’s top religion reads.
Read MoreThis week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the news of prominent Trump supporter and evangelical talk-show host Eric Metaxas punching a protester, featuring a scoop by Religion Unplugged. Plus, catch up on all the top reads and headlines in the world of faith.
Read More(OPINION) The late actor’s tragic death could have been an occasion to examine where his story ended - with the sort of faith he had avoided for much of his long life.
Read More(OPINION) Come April, Downen’s work on the “Abuse of Faith” project could earn him and his colleagues a Pulitzer Prize. For now, it has resulted in a new gig for the former City Hall reporter. (“Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith.)
Read More(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: Longtime “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek has touted the value of prayer in his cancer fight, but details about his specific faith are complicated.
Read MoreThe Media Project staff, board and members worldwide submitted nominations for the best efforts in religion journalism that we admired most in 2019.
Read More(OPINION) I may appear somewhat harsh in my criticisms, but the reporter tells us that this place will be the spiritual headquarters for 1.3 million Orange County Roman Catholics. Would any of them recognize their rites in the description put forward in this story?
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