Employees who don’t commit to the nonprofit’s terms will be told to resign.
Religion and Values
Man acquitted in Ten Commandments case
A judge cites evidence that the man suffers from a mental disease or defect.
Catholic diocese parts ways with the Maine Council of Churches
Bishop Robert Deeley says the council’s decision to take public stands based on majority votes by its members, rather than unanimous agreement, could leave the diocese supporting positions not grounded in the teachings of the church.
Pope dismayed by worldwide priest shortage
He blames demographic changes, scandals in the church and cultural trends that dissuade young people from making lifelong commitments.
Lawsuits seek removal of Arkansas Capitol’s Ten Commandments display
Opponents argue it’s an unconstitutional endorsement of religion by government.
‘God made you like this’: Pope’s comments to gay man praised
But some critics say the remarks were merely in line with the pontiff’s personal outlook and not the Vatican’s official stance.
Reflections: Dinnertime menus still have serving of spiritual fare
The sacred in us, the rituals we play out every day, make a difference.
Chile’s bishops offer to resign en masse over sex abuse cases
The pope accuses them of failing to protect children from pedophile priests.
Mormons, NAACP call for harmony, respect
Leaders focus on the historic nature of the alliance that they hope can lead to work on education and humanitarian causes.
Reflections: Who will teach of Holocaust when survivors are gone?
They are the voice of a moral authority that has had no equal.