Taking a cue from the pews, Texas churches expanding mental health services

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Connecticut church pastor accused of selling meth out of rectory

WOODBURY, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut pastor has been arrested on allegations that he sold crystal…

Conservative Nebraska lawmakers push bills that would intertwine religion with public education

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Conservative lawmakers who want to intertwine religion with school curriculum in Republican-dominated…

Man extradited from Sweden to face obstruction charges in arson case targeting Jewish organizations

BOSTON (AP) — The brother of man suspected in four arsons involving Jewish institutions in the…

Southern Baptist Convention settles high-profile lawsuit that accused former leader of sexual abuse

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Far-right activist blasts Speaker Phelan for being “pro-Muslim” in political mailer

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Nevada tribe says coalitions, not lawsuits, will protect sacred sites as US advances energy agenda

RENO, Nev. (AP) — The room was packed with Native American leaders from across the United…

US Catholic leadership foresees challenges after repeated election defeats for abortion opponents

Repeatedly in recent years, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has stipulated that “the threat of…

Texas’ debate over school chaplains escalates school board culture wars

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Satan club plans to meet after classes at Tennessee elementary school

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An After School Satan Club plans to begin offering activities to children…