The Southern Baptist Convention took a decisive step Wednesday toward formally barring churches with women pastors from the nation’s largest Protestant denomination.

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old Exton man Tuesday morning after he posted alarming threats on social media targeting St. Pius X Church and School in Marple Township, Delaware County.

A Roman Catholic priest previously investigated for a pattern of sexual abuse at the University of Notre Dame faced new allegations of misconduct at a Michigan parish, according to an external report released by the university in May 2026.

Our Lady of Grace and St. Joseph Parish in Hoboken will hold its eighth annual “Pride Mass” on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the 10:30 a.m. liturgy, drawing both support from some local Catholics and sharp criticism from other Catholic Christians who view the event as contrary to Church teaching.

The U.S. Department of War streamlined its list of recognized religious affiliations for service members last week, slashing the number of categories from more than 200 to 31 in an effort to simplify administrative tracking for chaplains.