HUBBARD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Thaddeus “Ted” John Barwinski, 77, died Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home. He was born ...

The time has surely come in this supposed era of the peace process for Catholics to embrace the Twelfth celebrations and ...

The Twelfth is a big deal around these parts, as you know. But it hit me the other day, I actually know very little about the actual Battle of the Boyne. In moments like this, I turn to a higher power ...

Since 1954, an IRS rule had barred houses of worship from explicitly endorsing political candidates.

In court filings July 7, the IRS has largely backed down on a decades-old rule that barred churches from engaging in political activity.

(RNS) — The IRS hopes to settle a lawsuit brought by a pair of Texas churches and a group of religious broadcasters over rules that bar houses of worship and other nonprofits from getting ...

Churches and other houses of worship registered as tax-exempt nonprofits can endorse political candidates to their congregations, the IRS said Monday, issuing a new interpretation of the tax code.

In a court filing, the IRS says churches of all denominations and sects are free to support candidates from the pulpit.

Since 1954, the IRS has banned nonprofits — including congregations — from participating in political campaigns. The agency now says political endorsements by churches should be allowed.

The Internal Revenue Service agreed in a court filing that churches can endorse political candidates without fear of losing their tax-exempt status. The IRS made the statement in a court case ...

Churches and other houses of worship can now officially endorse political candidates to their congregations, the IRS ruled Monday.