Sacred Assets, Tough Decisions

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

(RNS) — In a departure from resolutions dating to 2006, the SBC’s new statement does not mention a path to legal status for immigrants.

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

(AP) — The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity. Many Catholics hold similar dedications of their homes and businesses.

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

(AP) — Most Latter-day Saints do see themselves as Christians. But there are many prominent Christian clergy and scholars who disagree, citing core differences in how they view God and the Trinity and revere a scripture that is not part of the two-testament Christian Bible.

US Catholic bishops to vote on updating child sexual abuse guidelines

(RNS) — The potential revisions include new language that emphasizes ‘the presumption of innocence’ for accused priests. 

Trump’s meeting with Orthodox Christian patriarch sows confusion

(RNS) — The Greek Orthodox leader expects to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this month.