Catholic bishops approve revised abuse guidelines despite calls for broader reform

by News Feed Editor | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — United States Catholic bishops approved a new version of their signature document on child sexual abuse on Thursday (June 11), adding language on the “presumption of innocence” for accused priests, despite a push for broader discussion and changes. Shawn...

Pope Leo XIV makes heartfelt appeal for migrants: ‘Human dignity has no passport’

by News Feed Editor | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion

LAS PALMAS, Spain (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt speech addressing migrants on Thursday (June 11), reminding them of their worth and dignity even as they suffer at the hands of traffickers and mafias. He also spoke directly to the church and states —...

Southern Baptists oppose amnesty, political violence, women pastors at annual meeting

by News Feed Editor | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — Southern Baptists adopted a resolution on immigration at their annual meeting, affirming “love of neighbor” but also legal immigration enforcement. The resolution, one of 11 nonbinding statements adopted that gave a sense of viewpoints of those gathered at the...

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here’s what that means

by News Feed Editor | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion

To mark the 250th anniversary the United States, Catholic bishops from across the nation will come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws...

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

by News Feed Editor | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion

The Pentagon’s revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination? Most Latter-day Saints do see themselves as Christians. But there are many...

US Catholic bishops to vote on updating child sexual abuse guidelines

by News Feed Editor | Jun 10, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops plans to vote Thursday (June 11) on revisions to its cornerstone document addressing the sexual abuse of minors, including new language that emphasizes “the presumption of innocence” for accused priests.  But a prominent...