As Tom Cruise’s relationship with Katie Holmes grinds toward divorce, tabloids and the rumor mill are pointing at his devout adherence to the Church of Scientology as a primary cause for their breakup
Religion
German Court Bans Male Circumcision
A German court has stepped into a religious minefield with a decision to ban circumcision in the city of Cologne
Canada Bishops Ban HPV Vaccine For Catholic School Girls
An advocacy group is fighting a ban on HPV vaccinations for girls in Calgary’s Catholic school system set out by Bishop Frederick Henry and other bishops who believe the vaccine promotes promiscuity.
A Fox News Reporter Is the Vatican’s New Recruit
Can a U.S. journalist help the Vatican get its message out?
South Korean Textbooks Reject Evolution
Opponents of evolution have won a big victory in South Korea’s schools
Cristianismo Hoy: Christianity Today to Publish in Spanish
One of America’s most prominent Christian publications is planning to launch a Spanish language edition to take advantage of the booming Latino evangelical population.
A Nun’s Guide to Sex: The Latest Vatican Scandal
The Vatican and a U.S. nuns’ organization are going to war over one Sister’s controversial book and a scathing rebuttal from Rome
Idaho Bans ‘Five Wives’ Vodka Out of Respect for Mormons
State regulators say the product is “offensive” to Mormons, who make up 25% of its population.
‘Death Threats’ at Indiana Church Following Young Boy’s Gay-Bashing Song
Security at the Apostolic Truth Tabernacle in Greensburg, Ind., has been tightened after a video showing a young boy singing an anti-gay song went viral.
‘Journey of Jesus’: The First-Ever Messiah-Based Video Game?
A smiling, tunic-cloaked Jesus stands in a boxing ring with one fist raised to the sky and one foot holding down El Diablo, a familiar-looking red, tusked beast. Welcome to the world of religious video games.
Gambling, Smoking and Drinking Monks Scandalize South Korea
Ever heard the phrase “drunk as a monk”? We thought not.
Catholic Priest, Theologian to Teach Swiss Sex Classes
A Jesuit priest and Catholic theologian are offering a unique sex-education course to couples in Switzerland–and so far, they have the church’s approval.