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www.conwayanglicans.orgMargaret was an English princess. She and her mother sailed to Scotland to escape from the king who had conquered their land. King Malcolm of Scotland welcomed them and fell in love with the beautiful More>>
Today the Catholic Church honors the first American citizen to be cannonized as a saint: St. Frances Xavier Mother Cabrini, born in Italy but became a naturalized American citizen in 1909. More>>
If you have Hindu friends, the probably are preparing for one of their highest holy days: Diwali More>>
Today we remember those who have died. For some it's called the Day of the Dead. Especially for Roman Catholics, Espiscopalians and Lutherans it's called All Soul's day. Here is a brief history of the origins of the day. More>>
Halloween has some of its roots in Christianity, All Hallows Eve, the day before a major Church holiday, All Saints Day. The day after is called All Souls Day. Here is a look at the history of the Church as it honored those who had passed away. More>>
Where did Halloween come from? Can a Christian celebrate it? pumpkin by Matt Slick Halloween is celebrated by millions of people as a fun time for kids, putting on costumes, and going door-to-door to get More>>
An extensive new survey by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life details statistics on religion in America and explores the shifts taking place in the U.S. religious landscape. Based on interviews with More>>
Today and this weekend many churches will bless the pets of their members. It's because today is regarded as a "feast" day to honor St. Francis. More>>
Sister Teresa of the Child Jesus Carmelite of Lisieux, better known as the Little Flower of Jesus, born at Alençon, France, 2 January, 1873; died at Lisieux 30 September, 1897. She was the ninth child More>>
You're invited to the Interfaith Concert of Peace and Freedom sponsored by the Corpus Christi Interfaith Alliance, this Sunday, October 7, at 5:30pm in the Performing Arts Center at Texas A&M University, More>>
Yom Kippur is a major Jewish sacred holiday. How much do you know about this religious highpoint in the Jewish calendar year? More>>
THIS IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CORPUS CHRISTI At 5:30 pm on SUNDAY, More>>
Saints Cosmas and Damian
Nothing is known of their lives except that they suffered martyrdom in Syria during the persecution of Diocletian. A church erected on the site of their burial place was enlarged More>>
In the 21st Century certainly citizens of the United States will be hearing more and more about Islam, good and bad. We hope this sheds light on this subject. More>>
Latest news on historical Jesus has come out in the last few days with the discovery of a Coptic Christian papyrus. One controversial group called the Jesus Seminar has been a work for years trying to disover the historical Jesus. More>>
We've heard about Sikhism after a gunman opened fire last month at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. Just what is Sikhism and what are their beliefs? More>>
Christians take discrimination cases to Europe's top court By Richard Allen Greene CNN LONDON (CNN) 4 Christians say they suffered at work or lost jobs because of their beliefs Two wanted to wear crosses More>>
CHURCH SCHOOL SPACE Judge gives NYC churches continuing access to public schools NEW YORK (AP) - A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction that allows religious congregations in New York More>>
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) - The pope fired a 52-year-old Slovak bishop on Monday for apparently mismanaging his diocese, in a rare show of papal power. Usually when bishops More>>
SUPREME COURT-CROSS DISPUTE High court sidesteps San Diego cross dispute WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court won't get involved for now in a fight over whether a 29-foot war memorial cross More>>
BAPTIST LEADER-DELINQUENCY Baptist leader faults parents for juvenile delinquency NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans pastor who's expected to become the first black president of the Southern More>>
PRIEST ABUSE-TRIAL Monsignor: Cardinal wanted accusers kept in dark PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A Roman Catholic church official testifying in his own defense says Philadelphia's late Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua More>>
BIRTH CONTROL-NOTRE DAME Notre Dame, dioceses sue over Obama mandate NEW YORK (AP) - Dozens of Roman Catholic dioceses, schools and other institutions are suing the Obama administration More>>
DAY OF PRAYER Annual Day of Prayer to be observed nationwide WASHINGTON (AP) - Four words that were added to the Pledge of Allegiance during the height of the Cold War - "one nation under God" More>>
SANTORUM-EVANGELICALS Christian conservative says evangelicals will likely move toward Mitt Romney WASHINGTON (AP) - A Christian conservative leader believes evangelical voters will continue More>>
FAITH AND POLITICS Clergy weigh in on candidates, politics WASHINGTON (AP) - A Southern Baptist leader says now might be a good time for Rick Santorum to consider dropping out of the More>>
OBAMA-EASTER BREAKFAST Obama hosting Easter prayer breakfast WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House today. Obama and Vice President More>>
COLSON HOSPITALIZED Prison Fellowship founder hospitalized after surgery LANSDOWNE, Va. (AP) - Evangelical leader Chuck Colson remains hospitalized and heavily sedated after surgery Saturday More>>
HOLY LAND-PALM SUNDAY Christians mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem JERUSALEM (AP) - Throngs of Christian pilgrims are visiting Jerusalem this Holy Week. Yesterday they celebrated Palm More>>
GINGRICH Gingrich: Christians are opposed by radical Islam and secular leftists CUMMING, Ga. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says American Christians face fierce opposition from "radical More>>
EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVES Judge says Wash. can't make pharmacies sell Plan B TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that Washington state can't force pharmacies to sell Plan B or other emergency contraceptives. U.S. More>>
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE-BIRTH CONTROL Pa. Christian college sues over birth control regs PITTSBURGH (AP) - A Christian college in Pennsylvania is suing the federal government, saying regulations that require More>>
RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS-SOCIAL MEDIA Religious broadcasters protest exclusion from social media NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Religious broadcasters are sounding the alarm over exclusion of parts of their More>>
SANTORUM-OBAMA Santorum questions Obama's Christian values STERLING, Va. (AP) - Rick Santorum says he questions President Barack Obama's world view, but not whether he's a Christian. Speaking to evangelical More>>
BIRTH CONTROL POLITICS Democrats protest religious freedom hearing WASHINGTON (AP) - Religious leaders and scholars have told a House panel they'd rather go to jail than comply with President Obama's More>>
BIRTH CONTROL POLITICS Bill would reverse contraceptive coverage mandate WASHINGTON (AP) - Congressional opponents of President Barack Obama's contraceptive coverage mandate are backing legislation More>>
BIRTH CONTROL POLITICS White House still at odds with Catholic bishops on birth control WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says legislation in the Senate that would exempt not just religious, but all More>>
BIRTH CONTROL-LAWSUIT Catholic broadcaster sues over Obama policy BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A Roman Catholic broadcasting network is suing the Obama administration over its mandate that religious organizations More>>
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - The Republican presidential candidates have discussed how faith would guide them as president. In Thursday's CNN debate, Congressman Ron Paul said his religion affects his More>>
SANTORUM-EVANGELICALS Santorum backed by social conservative leaders MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum's quest to emerge as the chief alternative to Mitt Romney More>>
SUPREME COURT-CHURCH EMPLOYEES Court: Judges cannot get involved in church dispute WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court says a church school cannot be sued over an employee's discrimination complaint. The More>>
PERSECUTION LIST Christian group lists the world's worst persecutors SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - North Korea continues to be the worst country in the world to be a Christian, according to the new World Watch More>>
IOWA CAUCUSES-CHRISTIANS Group seeks massive turnout of conservative Christians at Iowa caucuses WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition says its goal is "the More>>
MILITARY WIVES WORSHIP GROUP Military wives turn to Bible for marriage advice CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Some young spouses of soldiers based at Fort Campbell, Ky., have spent much of their marriages More>>
US-NKOREA-FRANKLIN GRAHAM Graham: Obama should offer food aid to North Korea's new leader BOONE, N.C. (AP) - The Rev. Franklin Graham, whose ministry has operated in North Korea for 15 years, says the More>>
SOUTHERN BAPTIST-PINK BIBLES Southern Baptist publisher recalls pink Bibles NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Southern Baptist Convention's publishing division is recalling pink Bibles it sold to support breast More>>
OBAMA-HOLIDAY CONCERT Obama, family attend `Christmas in Washington' WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Jesus Christ "was no ordinary child. He was the manifestation of God's love." At the More>>
THIS IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE LIBERTY INSTITUTE: Kalispell, Montana, December 8, 2011 – Today, Liberty Institute, on behalf of the Knights of Columbus in Kalispell, Montana, submitted a notice and More>>
SOUTHERN BAPTISTS-NAME Southern Baptists poll public perceptions of denomination's name NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A new poll by the Southern Baptists' LifeWay Research showing that 44 percent of respondents More>>
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Obama: Christmas is about Christ's birth and message WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama says Americans of all faiths can unite around Christ's message of love and service. At More>>
BILLY GRAHAM HOSPITALIZED Preacher Billy Graham admitted to NC hospital ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A spokesman for the Rev. Billy Graham says the evangelist has been taken to a hospital near his home in North More>>
WWII MEMORIAL-PRESIDENT'S PRAYER Obama administration opposes adding FDR prayer to war memorial WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is opposing legislation that would add President Franklin Roosevelt's More>>
CELEBRATING 7 BILLION Researcher: Population milestone no cause for alarm FRONT ROYAL, Va. (AP) - The UN estimates that the world's population is climbing past seven billion for the first time today. But More>>
PREACHER-BOOK SIGNING Hundreds wait in line for preacher's autograph WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of people have lined up a few blocks from the White House for a chance to meet the Rev. Joel Osteen, whose More>>
GOP DEBATE-RELIGION Romney says religion shouldn't be a factor LAS VEGAS (AP) - Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney says voters should not elect a president based on the candidates' religious beliefs More>>
CROSS DISPUTE 9th Circuit won't rehear Calif. park cross case SAN DIEGO (AP) - A full panel of federal judges has declined to rehear the case of a war memorial cross in a public park in San Diego that More>>
CONGRESS-ABORTION House votes to stop health care law abortions WASHINGTON (AP) - The House has passed legislation that strengthens conscience protections for anti-abortion health care providers. House More>>
BILLY GRAHAM-ADVICE Grandson describes evangelist Billy Graham's regrets ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The Rev. Billy Graham has two regrets, according to his grandson. The Rev. Will Graham says his 92-year-old More>>
FILM-COURAGEOUS Christian filmmakers release "Courageous" this week ALBANY, Ga. (AP) - The latest movie from the church-based filmmakers who produced "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof" will debut More>>
GAYS IN MILITARY-CHAPLAINS Chaplains unsure how gay ban's repeal will impact them WASHINGTON (AP) - Now that the ban on openly gay military service has been repealed, some chaplains are bracing for More>>
US-ASIA-RELIGIOUS FREEDOM US: Religious persecution up in Afghanistan, China WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. State Department says in a review of religious freedom around the world that persecution More>>
PERRY-BIBLE BOOK SALESMAN Rick Perry friend sold Bible books with him in 1969 BRENHAM, Texas (AP) - One of Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry's strongest supporters has known the Texas governor since More>>
OBAMA-SEPT 11 Obama to speak at prayer service on Sept. 11 WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says President Barack Obama will speak at a Washington National Cathedral concert the evening of Sept. 11 More>>
IRENE-ISLAND CHURCHES Ocracoke Island pastors cancel Sunday services WINDSOR, N.C. (AP) - The only two churches on Ocracoke Island have canceled Sunday services as Hurricane Irene threatens the North More>>
EAST COAST QUAKE-NATIONAL CATHEDRAL Stones fall from Washington National Cathedral in quake WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington National Cathedral is closed to visitors after the East Coast earthquake damaged More>>
FROM THE OFFICE OF BISHOP MICHAEL MULVEY OF THE DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRSITI: Please pray for God's mercy and love to relieve us from the terrible drought that has beset our part of His Kingdom. I recommend More>>
SPAIN-POPE Pope beginning visit to World Youth Day in Spain MADRID (AP) - Pope Benedict is beginning a four-day visit to Madrid, joining a million or more young pilgrims from 193 countries for the More>>
BACHMANN-2012 Bachmann answers questions about her faith DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Fresh off her win in Saturday's Iowastraw poll, Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has been grilled abouther faith More>>
STARBUCKS CEO-CHURCH Starbucks CEO cancels church speech NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks' chief executive has canceled a high-profile church appearance after an online protest over the congregation's views on More>>
FORSYTH COMMISSIONERS-PRAYER County to appeal prayer case to US Supreme Court WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina county wants to make its case to the U.S. Supreme Court that public meetings should More>>
WALL STREET-FAITH Grim traders can pray before Friday's opening bell NEW YORK (AP) - The rabbi at New York's Wall Street Synagogue says it generally takes more than a 500-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrials More>>
US-AFGHANISTAN-ISLAMIC CENTER US troops build Islamic center in Afghanistan KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) - U.S. troops in Afghanistan have spent 10 weeks converting a building at Kandahar Airfield More>>
AIR FORCE-ETHICS COURSE Air Force suspends course that used Bible verses SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AP) - The Air Force has suspended a course that nuclear missile launch officers were required to take called "Christian More>>
CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL Officials say Crystal Cathedral not for sale GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) - Leaders of the financially struggling Crystal Cathedral say the Southern California mega-church is not for sale. The More>>
PRAYER DAY-LAWSUIT Judge tosses attempt to bar Texas gov. from prayer rally HOUSTON (AP) - A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit thatsought to stop Texas Gov. Rick Perry from promoting orparticipating More>>
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is backing a bill that would repeal a 15-year-old law that defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing More>>
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