Jason DeRose
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Vatican meeting considers topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Catholic leaders are beginning a month-long meeting to discuss the church's relationship to laity. Among the topics: women in ministry and being more welcoming of divorced and LGBTQ+ Catholics.
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Vatican gathering tackles topics from women in ministry to LGBTQ+ Catholics
Roman Catholic leaders from around the world are gathering at the Vatican for a synod, or meeting, to address issues facing the church, including whether to allow women to become deacons.
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Former cardinal McCarrick found not competent to stand trial for sex abuse
Theodore McCarrick is the most prominent Catholic leader in the U.S. to face sex abuse charges.
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A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned
The devastating fires on Maui burned more than 2,000 homes and buildings in Lahaina. Many churches have taken in their congregants because they have nowhere to go.
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After Maui's deadly fires, one doctor hits the road to help those in need
The death toll from Maui's fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up.
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A Maui doctor's efforts to deliver medical care to those hit by deadly wildfires
Recovery is moving along slowly in the wake of last week's deadly wildfires in Maui. One challenge is getting medical care to those who need it. One doctor is trying to do all he can.
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Parliament of the World's Religions hopes to show people the good that faith can do
The Parliament of the World's Religions is about to begin in Chicago. The first Parliament took place in 1893 and is considered the beginning of the modern interfaith movement.
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Communities of faith welcome migrants caught in polarized immigration debate
When migrants from Latin America were flown from Texas and dropped off in Sacramento with nowhere to go, a group of congregations came together to care for them.
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Congregations leave United Methodist Church over defiance of LGBTQ bans
The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.
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Southern Baptist leaders voted to further restrict the role of women in ministry
Southern Baptist leaders meeting in New Orleans voted to amend their constitution to disallow women from serving as a pastor of any kind. They also extended the work of their sex abuse task force.