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Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Discuss Ukraine War for First Time

Pope Francis and Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow spoke via video on Wednesday (March 16) to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and joint efforts to promote peace and provide aid to the Ukrainian people.

Study: Christians, Jews and Muslims Encounter Workplace Discrimination Differently

Christians, Jews, and Muslims encounter workplace discrimination, but they experience it differently, according to a new report by Rice University’s Religion and Public Life Program.

Extreme Poverty Grows by 97 Million Globally in COVID-19, New Report Says

At least 97 million more people have fallen into extreme poverty globally since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago.

Bill Maher in Favor of Fla.’s Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill: ‘Shouldn’t Parents Know Everything?’

Political commentator Bill Maher, who is extremely critical of religion, has expressed support for Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, which bans teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with young children.

Planned Parenthood Promotes Abortion Rights Using a Children’s Ice Cream Truck

President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Alexis McGill Johnson posted an image of ice cream truck the company used promote abortion rights at South by Southwest in Austin, TX.

Christianity Today News Editor Reports CT’s Failure to Properly Address Sexual Harassment Allegations

“There is a larger conversation about reforming evangelicalism. The question is, how," said Christianity Today news editor Daniel Silliman. "I think we start with commitment to telling the truth even when it hurts."

ND Pastor Pranked With Kmart Sign on Lawn, Sparking a Selfie Trend

Last week, North Dakota pastor Paul Knight discovered a giant Kmart “K” sign in the middle of his snow-covered front lawn.

Woman Who Says Priest Abused Her Settles With Church

A woman who says she was sexually abused by a Roman Catholic priest who taught at her high school in Massachusetts has reached a financial settlement with the church, her lawyer said Tuesday.