(ANALYSIS) Cesar Chavez, revered labor leader and co-founder of the United Farm Workers, built a legacy of nonviolent activism rooted in the Catholic faith. New allegations of decades-old sexual abuse now challenge his image, raising questions about power, morality and how society should reassess historical figures and their complicated legacies.
Read More(REVIEW) In 1954, the Oscar-winning composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold staged a European homecoming with a new operetta. How this came to pass — and how his planned comeback failed to materialize — is even more convoluted than the piece’s farcical plot. Korngold, a Jewish refugee from Vienna, first came to Hollywood to adapt Felix Mendelssohn’s music for Max Reinhardt’s 1935 film of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Read MoreKendra Duggar, wife of former “19 Kids and Counting” TV star Joseph Duggar, has been arrested in Arkansas. Both she and her husband are now facing misdemeanor child endangerment and false imprisonment charges.
Read MoreLast year, 570 years after Gutenberg, more than 19.1 million Bibles were sold in the U.S., according to market research firm Circana. Bible sales increased by 12 percent over 2024 and have more than tripled over the past 10 years.
Read MoreA former Ohio worship pastor and American Idol contestant, accused of murdering his wife pleaded not guilty to 11 charges during a March 19 arraignment.
Read MoreSteve Gaines, longtime pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis and a former president of the Southern Baptist Convention, died March 20 after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.
Read More(ANALYSIS) If you’ve ever taken a sociology course in college, there’s a good chance that the instructor spent at least a little bit of time talking about the power of symbols in a society. They can be nothing more than a single word or just a short phrase that can convey a world of meaning, purpose and solidarity.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Modern culture claims to have outgrown religion, yet quietly rebuilds it through astrology, crystals and spiritual wellness. These practices offer meaning without authority and comfort without discipline. Paganism hasn’t vanished; it has adapted, trading temples for timelines and gods for vibes, while preserving the same ancient hunger for order.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Each March, many of the country’s most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege — and putting Americans’ cultural obsession with rankings back in the spotlight.
Read More(ANALYSIS) The Democratic Senate candidacy of James Talarico in Texas represents more than a conventional partisan contest. If he succeeds, it would signal a reopening of that religious space for the left. If he fails, it will only reinforce the notion that overtly Christian rhetoric remains the domain of conservative politics.
Read MoreI have this short conversation at least once a month, since I do so much of my journalism via telephone and that often means dealing with people I have never met. “What is your name?”
Read MoreA former star of the TLC reality series “19 Kids and Counting” has been arrested on felony child sex abuse charges in Florida.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Every major escalation in the Middle East sends shock waves far beyond the region. In the United States, those shock waves arrive not as distant tremors — but as catalysts for domestic radicalization and violence, particularly against Jewish communities. The data, in this regard, is unambiguous.
Read MoreChurch leaders across the United States are increasingly embracing technology as a vital part of ministry — even as concerns about authenticity, privacy and spiritual impact continue to shape how digital tools are used, according to a new report.
Read MoreGrand Canyon University has entered into an agreement with the Navajo Nation for a tuition discount of 10% for its eligible employees and citizens.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Silent retreats have become increasingly common in the United States in recent years. To calm down and reset their nervous systems, people relinquish their phones and reading materials and commit to speaking at a bare minimum to learn practices of self-awareness.
Read More(ANALYSIS) The NCAA men’s basketball tournament once again features a strong group of religiously affiliated schools, particularly those with Catholic and Protestant traditions. These programs bring a mix of championship expectations and underdog potential into this season’s March Madness. The action all starts with a glut of first round games.
Read More(ANALYSIS) If you had the opportunity to share a nice family dinner — emphasis on “family” — with a Hall of Fame pro-football coach, who would you choose? For many Americans, maybe even most folks in flyover country, the National Football League legend Tony Dungy would be at the top of the list.
Read More(ANALYSIS) Having spent a considerable amount of time in Ireland over the past year, St. Patrick’s Day will mean something different for me this year — and, probably, in years to come. Growing up, attending Catholic school, St. Patrick’s Day meant not having to wear the standard uniform — dark blue plaid jumpers with white blouses for the girls — in favor of bright green.
Read MoreMore than 31 million people in the United States claim Irish ancestry — nearly six times the population of Ireland itself. When St. Patrick’s Day — a Catholic feast day originally honoring Saint Patrick, a missionary who brought the Gospel to the island in the 5th century, but is now more widely celebrated with parades and pints of beer — rolls around, Americans go hard.
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