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Empty pews. Underused buildings. Strained priests. Multiple issues face new archbishop.
Archbishop of Milwaukee Jeffrey S. Grob said Tuesday he was mindful that one duty stands above all others in his new role, and in the role of the larger church. "What are we in business to do?
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The book editor who inadvertently helped empty America’s pews
When an elderly woman asked religion scholar Stephen Prothero to visit her late father’s library of religion books, he wanted to ignore the invitation. But when he finally went, Prothero found the ...
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Colorado Atheists: You’re In Good Company
Eight percent of Coloradans now identify as atheists, double the figure from just a decade ago, according to the recently ...
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Oregon churches want housing units on their land. This bill would help cover the initial costs
Oregon legislators are now considering House Bill 2964, which would provide loans and grants for nonprofits looking to build ...
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Poland's shrinking Catholic community
Poland has long been deeply Catholic — but younger generations are walking away from the Church. In many parishes, pews are empty. But in Gdansk, priest Krzysztof Niedaltowski is drawing crowds ...