Webover the years, ruth was billy’s sounding board for sermons, the editor for his writing, and his conscience when offered lofty positions she felt were outside of. Webgiven national’s mission to understand the country in all its complexity, our coverage of religion in america could not be more important. That is why we are thrilled. Webnational correspondent at the new york times covering religion, faith and values. Young, confident and conservative. In an era of deep divisions in the church, newly ordained priests overwhelmingly lean right in their.