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As Pope Softens Approach Toward ‘Sins of the Flesh,’ Michigan Diocese Draws Hard Line on Gender Identity

Less than a week after Pope Francis referred to sexual sin as "not the worst kind," a Michigan diocese has taken possibly the hardest line against transgender inclusion in the Catholic Church yet.

UPDATE: Josh Duggar Found Guilty of Possessing Child Pornography

A federal jury has found Josh Duggar guilty on one count of receiving child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography.

Satirical ‘Anti-Critical Theory’ Bible Translation Takes Aim at ‘Colorblind’ Theology

A satirical Bible translation is poking fun at evangelicals' fear of critical race theory. Created by John Dyer, the ACT Bible “is a new translation that seeks to demonstrate God’s desire that Christians be colorblind, class blind, and blind to many, many things.”

Joel Osteen’s Church Plumber Receives $20,000 Reward

Justin Cauley has been identified as the plumber who discovered loads of money stashed inside a bathroom wall of Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. He has now received a reward of $20,000 for turning the money in.

Matt Chandler Responds to Deconstruction Controversy

On Tuesday, Chandler briefly responded to a controversy surrounding statements he made in an August sermon about the deconstruction movement.

What’s the Big Deal About ‘Mary, Did You Know’?

Is “Mary, Did You Know?” theologically accurate—or even a good song? This is one Christmas debate people can't seem to stop having.

High Court to Hear Pastor’s Case Against Virus Charges

Louisiana’s Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will hear arguments in a pastor’s fight against criminal charges he faces for violations of pandemic gathering limits that were in effect last year.

New Podcast ‘Hark!’ Explores the Stories Behind the Most Beloved Christmas Carols

Many people don’t know the stories behind their favorite Christmas carols, it turns out. That’s where “Hark! The Stories Behind Our Favorite Christmas Carols” comes in. The new podcast explores the meaning and making of some of the best-known and most-loved Christmas carols.