He blames demographic changes, scandals in the church and cultural trends that dissuade young people from making lifelong commitments.
Religion and Values
Lawsuits seek removal of Arkansas Capitol’s Ten Commandments display
Opponents argue it’s an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by government.
‘God made you like this’: Pope’s comments to gay man praised
But some critics say the remarks were merely in line with the pontiff’s personal outlook and not the Vatican’s official stance.
Chile’s bishops offer to resign en masse over sex abuse cases
The pope accuses them of failing to protect children from pedophile priests.
Mormons, NAACP call for harmony, respect
Leaders focus on the historic nature of the alliance that they hope can lead to work on education and humanitarian causes.
Reflections: Royal River Alliance takes steps toward life-sustaining Earth
The group is working for a healthy waterway and a healthy community.
Vatican’s Latin American panel urges change on women’s roles
The commission proposes that Pope Francis call a special meeting of the world’s bishops to discuss women.
Pope baptizes Nigerian hero-beggar in Easter Vigil
In his homily, Francis exhorts Catholics to act when they see injustice.
Asian-American, Brazilian apostles picked to join Mormon leaders
The selections are likely to trigger applause from a contingent of Mormons who were eager to see the faith’s global footprint represented in leadership.
Reflections: Looking for spiritual peace? First, take a load off your feet
We only need to sit and be with the wonderful person we already are.