April 8, 2017 Pope raises own mortality in rallying youth to lead church Pope Francis is urging young people to lead the church's future even as he voices doubts about whether he'll be around much longer to see it.
April 7, 2017 Museum of the Bible: Previewing the soon-to-open landmark Stunning collection will house 40,000 biblical artifacts, share vivid details of the town where Jesus was raised, and much more
April 7, 2017 North Carolina church cuts ties with Boy Scouts over transgender policy A congregation in North Carolina has announced that they're ending their relationship with the Boy Scouts of America over the scouting group's recently implemented transgender policy that allows girls who identify as boys to join.
April 6, 2017 Pope Francis prays for Chicago violence victims in letter Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich (blayz SOO'-pich) says Pope Francis has written him a letter saying he is praying for the city's victims of violence.
April 6, 2017 Woman pleads over girls 'gifted' to suspected predator A Pennsylvania woman accused of "gifting" her young daughters to a man who considered them wives has pleaded guilty to child endangerment.
April 6, 2017 Lawyer: Priest accused of embezzling $500,000 is remorseful The lawyer for a rector charged with embezzling more than $500,000 from a priest retirement home near Philadelphia says his client is remorseful and remains on the job.
April 6, 2017 President of Mormon church leaves Utah hospital The 89-year-old president of the Mormon church is expected to return to his normal schedule after being released from the hospital.
April 6, 2017 Mother of Sandy Hook victim opens up about healing process Alissa Parker talks 'An Unseen Angel'
April 6, 2017 Delaware GOP lawmakers take exception to reading from Quran An opening prayer reading from the Quran at the Delaware Senate drew a sharp rebuke from a Republican lawmaker, who said the Muslim holy book calls for the death of Americans.
April 5, 2017 North Carolina church ousts Scouts over transgender decision North Carolina church leaders have told a Boy Scout troop and Cub Scout pack they're no longer welcome to use their facilities as a home base after the Boy Scouts of America decided in January to allow transgender boys.
