Religion

Trevor Powers says his mind kept drifting to the "what ifs" questions after he lost his voice.

Losing his voice gave this singer a new appreciation for God — and being alone

6:42am June 12, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Trevor Powers went to the doctor in October 2021 for a minor stomach ache. He was prescribed an over-the-counter medication and expected it to clear up in a couple days. But that's not what happened.

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Southern Baptist leaders will decide the fate of congregations with women pastors

8:00am June 11, 2023

Southern Baptist leaders are in New Orleans for their annual meeting. On the agenda this year, whether to uphold the expulsion of congregations that have women pastors.

Controversial televangelist Pat Robertson has died at age 93

4:22pm June 08, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and former Republican presidential hopeful, has died. Robertson founded Regent University and the Christian Broadcasting Network.

Pat Robertson speaks during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2015. Robertson was a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition.

Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93

1:29pm June 08, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensitive.

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Televangelist Pat Robertson dies at 93

10:34am June 08, 2023

by Sarah McCammon

Pat Robertson, a controversial televangelist and a leader of the religious right, has died. He was 93.

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Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome Wednesday for abdominal surgery. He's seen here in the popemobile, leaving his general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican before heading to the hospital.

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

1:48pm June 07, 2023

by Bill Chappell

The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says. The pope had complained of abdominal pain on Tuesday.

A national initiative called Faith for Pride wants religious groups and houses of worship that support LGBTQ rights to show up at Pride events this month.

Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year

10:19am June 07, 2023

by Jason DeRose

Some people of faith are organizing a pushback against the wave of anti-LGBTQ rights legislation making its way through state houses this year. They're calling it Faith for Pride.

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Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age."

How to hold onto a sense of wonder

12:55pm June 05, 2023

by Rachel Martin

Katherine May's new book examines the idea of awakening wonder in an "anxious age." And when I tell you that I dog-eared almost every page in this book, I'm telling God's honest truth.

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Hundreds of people are set to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore for sex abuse

4:38pm June 02, 2023

by Scott Maucione

States are rethinking how long victims can seek damages for sex abuse. Maryland abolished its civil statute of limitations as hundreds of people prepare to sue the Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore.

Actor Jeff Hiller feels fortunate to play a character who is both queer and religious

4:08pm June 01, 2023

NPR's Rachel Martin talks with the actor Jeff Hiller about how his character on HBO's Somebody Somewhere reflects some of his own personal spiritual journey.