• High Court Turns Down Sex Survey Case Review

  Parents who sued a California school district over a sex survey given to students lost a Supreme Court appeal Monday.

• Jesus Returns to W.Va. Nativity Display

  Baby Jesus will be in the manger for Christmas after all, even if Mary and Joseph will not be there to coo.

• Russian Orthodox Head Accuses Vatican of Convert Poaching

  The head of the Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday accused the Vatican of pursuing an 'extremely unfriendly policy' in Russia and other ex-Soviet states.

• Episcopal Head Responds to Diocese Vote

  Members of a conservative Episcopal diocese who voted to distance themselves from the faith's national denomination received a letter Monday from church leaders lamenting their decision.

• Rev. Wallis: Dems, GOP Must Cooperate

  Democrats and Republicans should work together to find new ways to end poverty, curb government corruption and strengthen families, Rev. Jim Wallis said Saturday.