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LOS ANGELES — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a landmark $660 million settlement with 508 alleged victims of sexual abuse, the largest such

SALT LAKE CITY — Mormon officials have issued a new booklet on homosexuality that states that same-sex relationships are “inconsistent” with God’s plan but some

VENTURA, Calif. — Forty-four percent of Catholics in America say they are “absolutely committed” to Christianity, according to a Barna Group poll that compared the

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A judge ruled July 30 against a humanist who said his constitutional rights were violated when he had to vote

OBERLIN, Ohio — Marking 50 years since a prominent ecumenical gathering in Oberlin, Ohio, representatives from a host of Christian denominations July 23 wrapped up

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The organization sponsoring an upcoming historic Pan-Baptist gathering has told two gay-friendly Baptist groups they cannot participate in an official capacity.

WACO, Texas — Baylor University in Waco, Texas, announced July 20 an approximately $4 million gift from the estate of Allene Hubler, which will establish