New working document points the way for October synod
By Thomas Reese
(RNS) — We need to experience synodality to truly understand it, just as we need to experience love to understand it.
Dr. Ruth was a Jewish heroine
By Jeffrey Salkin
(RNS) — How many people’s lives became richer and more joyful because of this short, sweet, funny Jewish woman?
God did not save Donald Trump
By Shane Claiborne
(RNS) — Did God save the former president, but not those who died instead?
Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base
By Darren Sands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Phoenix pastor the Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice, immigration and other issues dominating the political landscape in their battleground state of Arizona. But never abortion.
On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe
By MarÍa Teresa HernÁndez
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Her take on life and spirituality sparked a connection between her paintings and her viewers, many of whom remain passionate admirers of her work on the 70th anniversary of her death.
The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
By Fabiola SÁnchez
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s environmental protection agency said late Thursday that the Poseidon statue lacked permits.
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