A convert to Catholicism will be the first woman at her university to earn a doctorate in theology.
Religion and Values
Street pastors practice caring, not conversion, on streets of Portland
A new group tours the heart of the city on a Friday night, spreading love and assistance – and leaving some people puzzled.
Fast-growing Portland church finds a big-box answer to its space crunch
Two vacant stores in South Portland will house the Eastpoint Christian Church, an indoor soccer field, a basketball court and other amenities.
Pope approves miracle to make Mother Teresa a saint
The Vatican attributes the cure of a dying man to the nun’s fervent prayers.
Pope brings peace message to Central African Republic
Many are hoping the pope’s message of peace and reconciliation can encourage longer-term stability in the nation of 4.8 million.
Pope calls Africa ‘continent of hope’
Pope Francis, in Uganda to honor the memory of Christians killed in the 1800s, visits a slum and speaks out on the right to safe water and housing.
Pope Francis brings climate warning to heart of Africa
He says letting special interests block a global climate agreement would be ‘catastrophic.’
Episcopal Church will install 1st black national leader
Michael Curry will become presiding bishop during a time of ongoing tensions over social issues.
By close vote, bishops welcome remarried Catholics
Pope Francis’ progressive attitude has opened the doors to divorced Catholics as well.
Church must show mercy to divorced, pope insists
That’s his opening message to a bishops synod that will debate whether those who split up, and sometimes remarry, can take Communion.