John Allen

Trump, Khan and the muddle of US foreign policy

By David P. Gushee — August 1, 2016
(RNS) Does Clinton, Trump or anybody else really know the best way forward for U.S. foreign policy?

POPE WATCH: Exodus in Philly; telework miracle; security shutdown in Philly

By RNS staff — September 25, 2015
(RNS) Tens of thousands flee Philly for the beach. A telework miracle? A threat in Philadelphia. Halloween comes early. Pope Francis has some unexpected fans -- Protestant pastors. Philadelphia muralists color the city for the pope.

Christians face increasing persecution, congressman says

By Amanda Murphy — February 11, 2014
(RNS) The global persecution of Christians has gone from bad to worse, said U.S. Rep. Chris Smith at a congressional hearing on Capitol Hill Tuesday (Feb.11).

An American pope? Eyes turn to New York’s Cardinal Timothy Dolan

By David Gibson — February 12, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s extraordinary visibility and popularity are being cited as factors that could make him the first American with a realistic shot at being elected pope. But will any of the factors that make Dolan a contender actually help him with the 117 other voting cardinals?
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