Pope Begs Forgiveness, Promises Action on Abuse

"Pope Benedict XVI begged forgiveness Friday from clerical abuse victims for the sins of priests and promised to 'do everything possible' to ensure prelates don't rape or molest children ever again."

Evangelical Rally Draws at Least 1 Million People in Sao Paulo

"At least 1 million evangelical Christians rallied in Sao Paulo on Thursday for the annual 'March for Jesus,' an event that unites the faithful from hundreds of Protestant churches in the world's largest Roman Catholic country."

Anglican Leader Urges Penalty for Ordaining Gays

The spiritual leader of the world's Anglicans wants to sideline provinces that violate moratoria on ordaining partnered gays and on other contentious activity in the splintering fellowship. The proposal is expected to cost Episcopalians their formal role in shaping Anglican doctrine and in conducting dialogue with other faiths.

Philosopher Alvin Plantinga retires from Notre Dame

"It is not surprising, then, that well over 200 philosophers assembled at Notre Dame May 20-22 for a conference celebrating the career of Alvin Plantinga and marking his retirement. The list of registrants was a virtual "who's who" in Christian philosophy today; just about everyone of importance turned up to pay tribute to Plantinga."

Prospective Catholic Priests Face Sexuality Hurdles

"Still, since the abuse crisis erupted in 2002, curtailing the entry of gay men into the priesthood has become one the church’s highest priorities. And that task has fallen to seminary directors and a cadre of psychologists who say that culling candidates has become an arduous process of testing, interviewing and making decisions — based on social science, church dogma and gut instinct."

The Trial of Pope Benedict XVI

"The crisis facing the church is deeply complicated by the fact that in 1980, as Archbishop of Munich, the future Benedict XVI appears to have mismanaged the assignment of an accused pedophile priest under his charge. . ."

Unplugged Christians Living Off the Grid

"Like other conservative Christians in this growing movement, Brother Gregory believes that Christianity has strayed too far from its roots, and has given its role in people's lives over to the government -- as with welfare programs or health care."