Religion and Belief

GOSHEN, Ind. (AP) — A downtown Goshen landmark could be on its way to a fresh future. A few dozen people gathered Thursday morning to hear the results of a study of the Goshen Theater, a facility that has stood on Goshen's Main Street for more...

HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — The former pastor of a megachurch in northwestern Indiana has asked a federal judge to give him the minimum 10-year sentence for his sexual relationship with an underage parishioner. Jack Schaap claims he was under great...

GOSHEN – Sue Schrock’s personal and religious beliefs are strong. “They are biblical and they are God-led and they are who I am,” she said. Ultimately, those beliefs that she should be able to control what goes into her own...

KOKOMO, Ind. (AP) — Indiana churches are cutting down their carbon footprint as part of a statewide initiative to promote "a faith response to climate change." The goal is to not only help the environment, but also save money. Hoosier Interfaith...

A long-time bishop of the Catholic Church in northern Indiana is fighting another battle with cancer. Retired Bishop John D’Arcy has issued a statement, saying cancer has been found in his lung and brain. Here is Bishop D'Arcy's full statement:...

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Same-sex couples in Washington state started saying wedding vows early Sunday morning, just minutes into the first day they could marry after the state's gay marriage law took effect. Hundreds of gay and lesbian couples...

The Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Diocese responded to Notre Dame's decision to expand support programs for gay students and recognize a gay student organization on campus. Notre Dame announced the decision this week after years of rejecting similar...

HOWELL, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say burglars have broken into more than 40 churches in mostly rural areas of Michigan and Ohio since August. The Detroit Free Press reports (http://on.freep.com/VOlpJ9 ) Friday that break-ins have been reported...

SOUTH BEND -- Gay Notre Dame students are celebrating a landmark announcement, that the Catholic university is expanding support programs, and creating an official organization to make students from all walks of life feel more welcome. “We want...

GRANGER -- It came like a Christmas gift, soccer-style. The Michiana Soccer Association will go on practicing in its Knollwood Fields -- nine acres where its kids have honed their soccer skills since 1978 -- thanks to a deal reached Friday. Local car...

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Twisters hopscotched across the Deep South, and, along with brutal, straight-line winds, knocked down countless trees, blew the roofs off homes and left many Christmas celebrations in the dark. Holiday travelers in the nation's...

LONDON (AP) — Get the nursery ready: Prince William and his wife Catherine are expecting their first child. St. James's Palace announced the pregnancy Monday, saying that the Duchess of Cambridge — formerly known as Kate Middleton —...