For some adults who love Disney, it's like a religion
For "Disney adults" — people who love all things Disney and spend vast amounts of money and time on Disney-related products and experiences — the brand is a lifestyle.
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India is seeing international backlash after spokeswoman's comments on Islam
The diplomatic uproar across the Muslim world is growing, after a spokeswoman for India's ruling party made derogatory remarks insulting the Prophet Muhammad.
Catholic church closures spread in the Northeast and Midwest. Not all are upset
Catholic churches are closing and merging in response to dropping participation and giving. It's a trend exacerbated and accelerated by COVID-19 and will affect U.S. worship life for years to come.
An upcoming trip by Pope Francis has rumors swirling about his future at the Vatican
Italian and Catholic media have been rife with unsourced speculation that the 85-year-old Francis might be planning to follow in his predecessor's footsteps and step down as pope.
It was only 50 years ago this month that the first female rabbi was ordained
Female rabbis have become a way of life these days, but Sally Priesand changed the course of women and Judaism when she became the first female rabbi in the United States in June 1972.
Chicago archbishop adds his voice to the calls for gun safety legislation
While some cardinals have sidestepped political discussions, Cupich spoke out against gun violence on Twitter hours after the shooting at Robb Elementary School.
A look at Jewish extremism in Israel
After violence by Jewish nationalists in the Muslim Quarter of Jerusalem on Sunday, Israel is debating who is an extremist.
How the Southern Baptist Convention covered up its widespread sexual abuse scandal
In 2019, Houston Chronicle journalist Robert Downen helped break the story about sexual abuse within the SBC. That led the church to commission its own independent study, which suggested a coverup.
A rare visit by Pakistanis to Israel has caused furor in Islamabad
Pakistan doesn't recognize Israel. After a delegation visited Israel and even met with its president, Pakistani senators were outraged and one visitor got fired.
It's been 5 decades since the first female rabbi was ordained in the U.S.
Next month it will be 50 years since Sally Priesand was ordained as the nation's first female rabbi. Today, about 1,000 women rabbis have changed the course of American Judaism.