Religion

Secret video exposes Nationals executive discriminating against Christian player

The Washington Nationals fired Director of Community Relations Sean Hudson after a hidden-camera video appeared to show him admitting the team sidelined pitcher Trevor Williams because of his Catholic beliefs. The club denied anti-Catholic bias, but a civil rights complaint is now asking the Justice Department to look into it.

Washington’s Prayer Fight Is Back

Federal prayer is back in the spotlight, and the legal fight is older than the slogans. The Constitution bans an established church, but the history around government prayer is far messier than the usual activist talking points.

Pope Tells Africans: Stay Home

Pope Leo XIV used a stop in Cameroon to urge young Africans to build their own countries instead of chasing a better future abroad. His remarks touched a raw nerve in the migration debate, where slogans usually arrive faster than solutions.

Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure

A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.

Cardinals vs. Trump on 60 Minutes

Three American cardinals used a Sunday night TV interview to criticize President Trump, while supporters and critics argued over what the church should say about borders, abortion, and politics.