Lutheran Branch Allows 'Monogamous' Gays as Clergy
The largest US Lutheran denomination will allow gays in “life-long, monogamous” relationships to serve in clergy and other leadership positions, the Washington Post reports. Delegates at the convention...
View ArticleEpiscopal Church Names Second Openly Gay Bishop
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles yesterday elected the Rev. Mary Glasspool as its second openly gay bishop, underscoring Episcopal commitment to accepting same-sex relationships despite enormous...
View ArticleCops: Priest Used Stolen $1.3M for Male Escorts
A Connecticut Catholic priest spent $1.3 million in stolen church funds on male escorts, Armani suits, and stays at the Waldorf-Astoria, according to law enforcement authorities. Rev. Kevin Gray, until...
View ArticleBishop Long: I Am Not the Man on TV
Bishop Eddie Long, the subject of various lawsuits alleging that he used his position to take advantage sexually of young men in his church, broke his silence today, telling his congregation that, "I’m...
View ArticleJim McGreevey Bid to Become Priest Rejected
Former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, who resigned in 2004 after acknowledging he is a "gay American," had his eye on a new job—but so far it's not working out. McGreevey tried to join the priesthood,...
View ArticleChurch-Backed Study Blames '60s for Sex Abuse
The Catholic Church's requirement for all priests to be celibate is not to blame for the church's sex abuse scandals, according to a study commissioned by and partially funded by America's Catholic...
View ArticleCops: Priest Chased Boy Down Street in Underwear
It's midnight, and you see a 12-year-old boy running down the street toward you, begging for help. Moments later a man follows wearing only his underwear, and beckons the boy over. Do you let the man...
View ArticlePope: Vatileaks File Will Stay Under Wraps
After last week's brouhaha , the Pope has decided to keep the Vatileaks probe between him and his successor, NBC News reports. The Vatican said today that the dossier regarding in-house leaks will stay...
View ArticlePope Francis: Who Am I to Judge Gays?
Pope Francis continues to make news by making waves: for assuring the world that atheists can be good people , for blessing leather-clad Harley riders , and, now, for softening the church's position on...
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