I’m not exaggerating when I say this — there is no other long-term, cross-sectional survey of the adult U.S. population that asks about religion in such a useful way. It’s the tree trunk of empirical ...

In big cities and tiny towns across the U.S., Christians are working to feed hungry people — including seniors, families and the working poor — poised to lose food benefits.

There’s a certain kind of conversation that happens among pastors and denominational leaders, usually in almost hushed tones: “Did you hear about how [insert church name] added a thousand new ...

Religion Unplugged believes in a diversity of well-reasoned and well-researched opinions. This piece reflects the views of ...

Again and again, deadly incidents occur at Cuba’s largest garbage dump — sometimes from sudden eruptions of violence, ...

When a life-size skeleton dressed like the Grim Reaper first appeared on a street altar in Tepito, Mexico City, in 2001, many passersby instinctively crossed themselves. The figure was La Santa Muerte ...

As Charleston demonstrates, these projects are not only about preserving the past – they are acts of recognition, respect and reconciliation, helping communities nationwide confront and honor the ...

As we enter the final two months of the year, I want to take a moment to thank you — for reading, for sharing and for supporting our work.

While most episodes of “Crossroads” focus on religious issues in news coverage, this week’s podcast was quite different. The ...

Trunk-or-treating — aka Halloween tailgating — is a growing trend in houses of worship and elsewhere. Plug-in delves into the history of the events as well as why not everyone is a fan.

Jesuit Father Frazer Mascarenhas has helped about 60 institutions achieve zero electricity bills, and elsewhere, church groups plant trees.

Many U.S. homes may decorate for Halloween each year with ghosts and witches, but most American adults are doubtful they ...