Michael Gryboski

US Supreme Court to hear case of Christian web designer
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a Christian web designer challenging a Colorado state law requiring her to create wedding websites for same-sex couples if she also offers similar services for other couples.

U.S. announces sanctions on Russia, vows to 'go further' if Putin continues Ukraine 'invasion'
President Joe Biden has announced that sanctions to cut Russia off from Western financing will go into effect, promising to "go further" with measures if Russia continues what he called an "invasion" of Ukraine.

Church has lost the fear of God, says RT Kendall
Distinguished theologian and Pastor RT Kendall has taken a look at fear in a newly released book, dividing the emotion into three distinctive categories as he urges churches to stress the importance of fearing God.

SBC Executive Committee names interim president amid fallout from attorney-client privilege vote
Willie McLaurin has been selected as the interim president and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee amid an investigation on how the leadership body handled sexual abuse reports.

Federal appeals court keeps Texas abortion ban in place
A federal appeals court has kept Texas' heartbeat abortion ban in place and sent the lawsuit against the legislation to the Republican-controlled state supreme court, a move celebrated by pro-life activists and opposed by abortion-rights proponents.

Christian photographer told she cannot refuse same-sex weddings
A federal judge has ruled that a New York-based Christian photographer must provide services for same-sex wedding celebrations despite holding religious objections to gay marriage.

Vatican apologises for removing link to LGBT advocacy group
The Vatican has issued an apology for removing a link to a Catholic LGBT advocacy group's video from the website of the General Secretariat for the Synod of Bishops.

Richard Dawkins backs statement on women's sex-based rights
Noted biologist and secular humanist Richard Dawkins has urged followers to back a statement decrying the gender identity movement and the use of puberty blockers on children through his widely followed Twitter account.

Abortion pills linked to increased risk of medical emergency
Women who undergo an abortion by taking pills to induce a miscarriage are at greater risk of having an emergency that requires immediate hospitalization than those who undergo a surgical abortion at a clinic, according to a recent study.

Supreme Court justices question Texas heartbeat abortion law's use of legal 'loophole'
The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday regarding a Texas law that prohibits most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected, weighing whether to allow abortion rights advocates to sue the state in federal court.

Liberty's former spokesperson files lawsuit over dismissal
Liberty University is denying reports that it fired its former spokesperson Scott Lamb because of how the prominent Christian school responded to allegations of mishandling sexual abuse claims.

US Episcopal Church lost over 60,000 members in 2020
The Episcopal Church lost a little over 61,000 members in 2020 and saw a decline in worship attendance even before the pandemic lockdowns occurred, according to data released by the denomination.

More and more people are living without a spouse or partner
About four out of 10 adults in the United States are living without a romantic partner, which is part of a growing trend, according to a new report by Pew Research Center.

Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign over mandatory Covid-19 vaccine
Three members of the Swiss Guard who are charged with protecting the pope have been ordered to leave the Vatican complex after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine following a requirement issued by Catholic Church officials.

Court rejects US Episcopal Church's attempt to keep property of breakaway diocese
For the past several years, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth has been engaged in a legal battle against the Episcopal Church over the property and assets of the regional body.

JD Greear tells Southern Baptists not to be like Pharisees
Outgoing Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear made the comments in an address to 15,000 Southern Baptists meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.