religion

WSHU spoke to Father James Martin, one of the nation’s most well-known Jesuit priests, about his new book Come Forth: The Promise of Jesus' Greatest Miracle, and what the story of Lazarus can teach us today.

People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning."

The joyous Jewish holiday celebrates Jews' escape from annihilation as told in the Book of Esther. A lesser-known end to the story takes on new meaning during this time of war in the Middle East.

Even though many pagans in Connecticut practice in solitude, they are far from alone. Churches and temples exist across the state.

The Yale Institute of Sacred Music turns 50 this year. WSHU's Bill Rodrigues spoke with Martin Jean, director of the institute, about its history and the plans for the future.

Priests will not be allowed to offer their blessing to same-sex couples during formal ceremonies — only during things like meetings, pilgrimages or group prayers.

For religious leaders in Connecticut, it was important to show the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade isn’t universally accepted in faith communities.

The state of Connecticut is giving millions of dollars to houses of worship so they can protect themselves from potential hate crimes or other attacks. The increased funds come as Governor Ned Lamont has signed legislation establishing a special unit of the Connecticut State Police to investigate hate crimes.

A Sikh house of worship under construction on Long Island was vandalized with a message that included racial slurs and in support of former President…

The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill that would eliminate religious exemptions from state immunization requirements for school…