Faith & Religion Good News

Pope Francis was the first person from the Americas to be elected to the papacy. He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honoring St. Francis of Assisi.

This bloc of evangelical environmentalists hopes to inspire their communities to get out to vote in November.

We’ve collected Jimmy Carter’s most famous quotes — as well as some of his most inspiring lesser-known quotes

On Carter’s 100th birthday, as journalists and historians consider his legacy, this prelude to Carter’s campaign offers insight into how he wanted to be known and how he might like to be remembered.

This year’s stamp was dedicated at a ceremony at the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum.

Religious congregations are using their land in new ways that reflect their faith by repurposing their property to provide affordable housing.

The Benedictine monks tend to the Gila National Forest with divine care and support from local and federal agencies.

More than 120 faith groups will fan out across 50 events this June to de-escalate extremist anti-LGBTQ+ protests from hate groups.

Backlash and boycotts bandied about after beloved children’s icon Ms Rachel made a celebratory Pride Month post, and her follow up video continued a call for “respect” and “empathy” for all families.

During the month-long period of fasting, the obligation of zakat takes on heightened significance.

To encourage Muslims to be more mindful of the impact of Ramadan on the environment, mosques are increasingly dispensing of single-use items, with some banning the use of plastics altogether.

There’s no denying that the image of Dr. King has been distorted over time to make his bold, radical message more “palatable.” But by reading his actual words, we can reconnect with his true message.