Michael Gryboski

More and more people are living without a spouse or partner
More and more people are living without a spouse or partner

About four out of 10 adults in the United States are living without a romantic partner, which is part of a growing trend, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.

Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign over mandatory Covid-19 vaccine
Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign over mandatory Covid-19 vaccine

Three members of the Swiss Guard who are charged with protecting the pope have been ordered to leave the Vatican complex after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine following a requirement issued by Catholic Church officials.

Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese

For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.

JD Greear tells Southern Baptists not to be like Pharisees
JD Greear tells Southern Baptists not to be like Pharisees

Outgoing Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear made the comments in an address to 15,000 Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.

Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules
Judge rules against pastor of church that defied Covid-19 rules

A judge in Canada has ruled against a pastor who was challenging the legality of ongoing restrictions on in-person worship gatherings as part of Alberta's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study
Only 6% of Americans have a 'biblical worldview' - Barna study

Only 6% of Americans have a "biblical worldview," according to research from notable evangelical pollster George Barna released as part of a new endeavor with the Christian conservative advocacy organization Family Research Council.

Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case
Pro-lifers encouraged after Supreme Court agrees to hear abortion case

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the case of a Mississippi law banning abortion in most circumstances before an unborn baby is viable.

Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns
Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns

The Vatican has sent a letter to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops giving advice and warnings regarding a possible move by the American leadership to deny communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.

Bishop suspended over church property sale dies aged 74
Bishop suspended over church property sale dies aged 74

Former Episcopal Church Bishop J. Jon Bruno, who garnered controversy and a suspension when he unsuccessfully tried to sell a church property still being used by a congregation, has died at age 74.

Hans Küng dies aged 93
Hans Küng dies aged 93

Hans Küng, a controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, professor and priest, who was once censured by the late Pope John Paul II, has died at age 93.

Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey
Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey

Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.

Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake
Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake

A judge has decided to throw out one of two charges against Colorado-based Christian baker Jack Phillips over his refusal to make a transgender-themed cake.

ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder
ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder

The Catholic human rights group Aid to the Church in Need has confirmed an earlier report claiming that the organization's deceased founder may have sexually assaulted a woman who worked for the charity in 1973.

Adult website announces 'huge changes' after New York Times exposé
Adult website announces 'huge changes' after New York Times exposé

An adult content website has announced that it's enacting new standards after an exposé revealed the company has been profiting off extreme and disturbing videos.

Liberal Methodists break from US denomination over white supremacy, heteronormativity and patriarchy
Liberal Methodists break from US denomination over white supremacy, heteronormativity and patriarchy

They claim to want to rectify "the imbalance of powers, principalities, and privileges that has plagued Methodism: colonialism, white supremacy, economic injustices, patriarchy, sexism, clericalism, ableism, ageism, transphobia, and heteronormativity."

Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules
Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules

British police interfered with a baptism service held in England due to the religious event having more people in attendance than allowed by recently implemented lockdown restrictions.