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Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost of the U.S., appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Religion

Queer Catholics cautiously welcome Pope Leo XIV

By Matt Tracy

The Kingsboro Temple of Seventh-day Adventist placed two small flyers on the gates outside the temple and its office on 7th Street in Park Slope announcing that the Watoto Children’s Choir will perform at the temple on May 3.

Religion

Brooklyn church to host Ugandan children’s choir linked to ‘kill the gays’ bill

By Duncan Osborne

Pope Francis turned heads early on with his famous quote, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” But what came of it?

Religion

Pope Francis brought a change in tone, but not in substance

By Andy Humm

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88.

Religion

LGBTQ Catholics mourn Pope Francis and reflect on ‘complicated’ record

By Matt Tracy

Congregation Beit SImchat Torah's day-long event on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.

Religion

Marking one year since Oct. 7, CBST acknowledges members ‘in their full humanity’

By Matt Tracy

A picture of The Mormon Church from below during the day.

Religion

Mormon Church imposes restrictions on transgender members

By Matt Tracy

Jarryd Boyd found community at First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn.

Guest Perspective

Finding faith, identity, and community: My journey to an inclusive Brooklyn church

By Jarryd Boyd

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum sings and dances with the congregation during the Congregation Beit Simchat Torah Pride Shabbat on June 28, 2024 at Masonic Hall.

Religion

A Pride season retirement farewell to Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum

By Michael Luongo

Tyler Gregory, the chief executive of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area.

Religion

Jewish leaders confront anti-Semitism and call for safety at Pride

By Duncan Osborne

Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.

Religion

Sharon Kleinbaum gets stellar send-off after 32 years as rabbi at CBST

By Andy Humm

Religion

Pope apologizes after being quoted using anti-gay term in talk about ban on gay priests

By Nicole Winfield, AP

Religion

United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy

By Peter Smith, AP

Religion

United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues

By Peter Smith, AP

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.

Religion

Citing anti-LGBTQ teachings, more Americans ditch religion: survey

By Matt Tracy

St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan.

Religion

Archdiocese of New York criticizes Cecilia Gentili’s funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

By Matt Tracy

Religion

Jesuits in US bolster outreach initiative aimed at encouraging LGBTQ Catholics

By David Crary, AP

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