Monthly Archives: February 2013
Religion to blame for NFL homophobia?
By Michael J. O'Loughlin — February 28, 2013
A former player blames religion for the NFL's homophobia, but two players are changing the culture.
Becoming storytellers: An interview with Scott McClellan
By Jonathan Merritt — February 28, 2013
Scott McClellan, 30, is Communications Pastor at Irving Bible Church and former director of the Echo Conference. He is one of the foremost Christian voices on effective communication and is releasing his first book, Tell Me a Story: Finding God and Ourselves Through Narrative (Moody Publishers). In it, he shares what comprises a good story and how we can […]
Choosing a new pope? There’s a Spotify playlist for that
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 28, 2013
The cardinal who will choose the next pope will pray for guidance, but all believers need to pray along, says theologian Timothy O'Malley, director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy.
Quote of the Day: Pope Benedict XVI
By Ron Ribiat — February 28, 2013
“Thank you for your love and support. May you always experience the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.” – Pope Benedict XVI, in his last tweet from his @Pontifex account before leaving the Vatican and resigning on Thursday.
Timeline: Final days of Benedict XVI’s papacy and the conclave to elect a new pope
By Alessandro Speciale — February 28, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation will become official on Feb. 28, and the conclave of cardinals to elect a new pope will begin soon after. Here’s a timeline to browse significant events planned before Benedict’s resignation and what happens afterwards. We’ll update this timeline when the Vatican announces a date for the start of the conclave. […]
New York City sues Orthodox shops over dress codes
By Michele Chabin — February 28, 2013
(RNS) The New York City Commission on Human Rights is suing ultra-Orthodox Jewish business owners in Brooklyn because they posted signs calling on customers to dress modestly in their stores.
Pope Benedict XVI leaves office, promises ‘obedience’ to successor
By Alessandro Speciale — February 28, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The papacy of Benedict XVI came to a quiet end at 8 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 28), making him the first pope in 600 years to voluntarily leave office.
Dallas pastor Robert Jeffress takes veiled swipe at Tim Tebow
By Chris Strauss — February 28, 2013
(RNS) After evangelical icon Tim Tebow canceled his scheduled appearance at First Baptist Church in Dallas because of controversial remarks made by senior pastor Robert Jeffress, the pastor appeared to fire back at the New York Jets quarterback in his Sunday sermon.
Two Cheers for Tebow
By Mark Silk — February 28, 2013
Over at RealClearReligion, Jeffrey Weiss thinks the fuss over Tim Tebow's broken engagement at First Baptist Dallas doesn't "make a lick of sense." I beg to differ.
Dwindling Catholic schools see future in Latino students
By Aaron Schrank — February 28, 2013
LOS ANGELES (RNS) As the country’s fastest-growing population, Latinos now make up nearly 40 percent of all U.S. Catholics, but represent less than 14 percent of students at Catholic schools. Catholic leaders now tout Latino outreach as one answer to the schools’ problems.
A new pope, a new name: Here’s some popular picks to choose from
By Caleb K. Bell — February 28, 2013
One of the first acts of the new pope will be to chose a new name. Here's a list of the most popular (and most unique) papal names to help him get started.
Fighting threatens Islamic artifacts in troubled Timbuktu
By Omar Sacirbey — February 28, 2013
(RNS) Fighting in the Muslim country of Mali in northern Africa has delayed the American tour of a unique exhibit featuring centuries-old texts and artifacts from Timbuktu, an ancient center of Islamic learning.
How to Pray: Presence in the Heart
By Omid Safi — February 28, 2013
We have to be taught how to pray: "There is no prayer without the presence of the heart."
Thursday Religion News Roundup: Unconditional obedience * sede vacante * Sweet Sistine
By Yonat Shimron — February 28, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI promises "unconditional" obedience to his successor. The interregnum begins today. Casting votes for the Sweet Sistine.
Pope Benedict pledges obedience to his successor
By Alessandro Speciale — February 28, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Benedict XVI promised “unconditional” obedience to his successor during a farewell meeting with cardinals on Thursday.
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