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Some early data suggest the 'Francis effect' could be real
New Jersey to Newark archdiocese: Get out of the headstone business
Nigerian Christians may back a Muslim candidate in upcoming presidential elections
Meet the Muslim actor playing Jesus in Bill O'Reilly's 'Killing Jesus'
Pope Francis takes a dim view of the death penalty, but not all Catholics are convinced
St. Louis archdiocese cancels speech by visionary who saw the Virigin Mary at Medjugrorje
Zaytuna College recognized as first accredited Muslim college in the US
Will Pope Francis have a short papacy? Don't bet on it
At PETA’s shelter, most animals are put down; group calls them mercy killings
Who was St. Patrick, and would he drink green beer?
Debate over gays in St. Patrick's parades roils Irish on big day
Can Catholic hospitals continue to serve the poor? One program tries
Oklahoma bill would abolish state's role in granting marriage licenses, leave it in clergy hands
7.5 million Americans lost their religion since 2012
Pope Francis has history, but not time, on his side in reform push
Kenya’s Catholic church to fight hunger by farming its vast land reserves
Jean Vanier, friend of developmentally disabled, wins Templeton Prize
Vatican knew about theft of Michelangelo letters, refuses ransom demand
White Christians are now a minority in 19 states
