Religion - Page 966

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.

April 5, 2017

University of California foreign applications drop sharply

Applications from international students to the University of California have fallen for the first time in 12 years.

April 5, 2017

Rector charged with stealing money at Catholic priests' home

The rector of a church-owned retirement home for Roman Catholic priests has been charged with embezzling $535,000 to pay for casino visits, high-end dinners and Philadelphia Pops concerts.

April 5, 2017

More births expected for Muslims than Christians worldwide

In recent years, Christians have had more babies than any other religious group worldwide.

April 5, 2017

Whose Bible is this? Texas woman seeks owners of 150-year-old copy

A Texas woman is on a mission to find the owners of an old family Bible that is almost 150 years old.

April 5, 2017

Why Pope Francis should thank President Trump

Pope Francis envisions a Catholic Church that battles the “globalization of indifference.” Ironically, President Donald Trump has proven more effective than Francis at galvanizing Catholics to join that battle.