The death of evangelist Oral Roberts on Dec. 15 brings to a close one of the great lives in American religious history and global Pentecostalism. Roberts pioneered the use of mass media and mentored a generation of preachers. But his career was also controversial. So what is the legacy of Oral Roberts?
Pope Benedict XVI released his third encyclical, “Caritas in Veritate,” on Tuesday, July 7. The encyclical — an authoritative teaching document from the pope — applies Benedict’s ideas and the Catholic social justice tradition to the economic crisis. It also comes out as the G-8 summit convenes in Italy.
At age 89, the Rev. Billy Graham has advised nine U.S. presidents and presented more than 400 crusades in more than 185 countries. He has left an indelible mark on the country’s religiosity, and many believe that no minister will ever again be so popular with so many Americans.
According to tradition, Saul of Tarsus — later the Christian convert and great evangelizer known as the Apostle Paul — was born about 2,000 years ago, and the anniversary has sparked renewed interest in the man considered the most influential, and controversial, early Christian leader after Jesus.
As the presidential primaries head into overdrive, endorsements by religious leaders are adding interesting twists to an already fascinating election season – and in some cases drawing the attention of watchdog groups. Although 70 percent of registered voters say it’s inappropriate for clergy to speak publicly on behalf of or against a specific candidate, politicians [...]
The fallout over Pope Benedict XVI’s comments on Islam and violence during a Sept. 12, 2006, lecture in Germany may have done serious damage to relations between the Catholic Church and global Islam, in addition to inflaming tensions between Muslims and Christians of every denomination. The story could grow more complex in the coming weeks [...]
JUNE 5, 2006
UPDATED JUNE 12, 2006
Bitter disputes over ordaining gays and lesbians have roiled American denominations in recent years, and they are revving up again as a number of faith groups try to resolve what has seemed an intractable issue. As in the parallel arguments over same-sex unions, one camp sees homosexuality as incompatible with [...]
On April 19, 2005, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and was introduced to the world as the new Roman pontiff, taking the name Pope Benedict XVI. The conclave of 115 cardinals in the Sistine Chapel acted with unexpected speed – just 24 hours – to choose one of their [...]
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