Despite Spain's economic woes, families still go all out for first communion parties

May 17, 2017
The celebration, like a small wedding, takes months to plan and can cost a few thousand dollars.
Arxé Moda is one of many clothing stores in Barcelona that specializes in custom-made dresses for first communions. The bridal-like gowns can cost anywhere from $400 to $500.
Lucia Benavides

Studios find new ways to sell faith-based films

Apr 14, 2017
But like all movies, good word of the mouth is the best marketing of all.
Actor Mike Vogel in "The Case for Christ."
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Nashville's neighborhood churches weigh whether to sell or stay

Apr 7, 2017
“I told the realtor: ‘I don’t even want to know what you’re willing to offer,'" one pastor said.
Family Affair Ministries in South Inglewood is selling its property for $3.5 million, seven times more than its 2001 purchase price.
Meribah Knight

Six surprising measures on the ballot today

Nov 8, 2016
Yes, marijuana legalization is a big issue for lots of states, but what about other measures that affect the economy?
Voters cast their ballots.
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When nations police what women wear

Aug 29, 2016
Here are just a few examples of how governments are trying to impose dress codes on women.
Indian women walk past a billboard of Australian model Miranda Kerr in Mumbai on March 8, 2013. 
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Churches move to the cloud

Jan 11, 2016
Like other enterprises, churches increasingly use digital services for business.

'Going Clear' explores the finances of Scientology

Mar 13, 2015
Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright talk about their new HBO film

For public good, not for profit.

Can the church recruit the young?

Aug 29, 2014
Francis is attracting a lot of attention to the Catholic church. But the church has a recruiting problem. A lot of its clergy its aging. Lizzie O’Leary speaks with a young clergy member.

Teaching theology... for profit?

Aug 21, 2014
A for-profit college based in Georgia offers theology degrees to would-be pastors.

Rick Warren goes global, for more mega-church action

Apr 23, 2014
Of the world's 20 biggest megachurches, only one is in the U.S.