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Obama makes plea for pluralism, citing interfaith partnerships, megachurches

Adelle M. Banks

Opinion

Biden’s pardon of Hunter shows that parental love is the best legacy

Cheryl Townsend Gilkes

New Netflix film wants to make Mary accessible to all

Claire Giangravé

New crop of cardinals cements Pope Francis’ legacy of diversity and global dialogue

Cardinal José Cobo Cano, center, Archbishop of Madrid, Spain, follows with other cardinals Pope Francis presiding over a mass in St. Peter's Basilica at The Vatican, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, with the 21 new cardinals he made on Saturday. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Claire Giangravé

(RNS) — The pope has now handpicked 80% of the cardinals who will elect his successor.

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Photos of the Week: Buddha relics; Hindu protests

Kit Doyle

A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries

Claire Giangravé

Hindu governing body shuts out Muslim vendors from world’s largest religious festival

Priyadarshini Sen

Opinion

The administration that’s taking shape is prompting fear in some. Let’s face it together.

Michael-Ray Mathews

Opinion

Jacob’s ladder and the new America

Jeffrey Salkin

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	Martini Judaism The Election and the Jews with Rabbi Jonah Pesner Jeffrey Salkin Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
	The State of Belief Did Christian Nationalism Win? Matthew Taylor on the Vote and the Future Paul Brandeis Raushenbush Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with religion scholar Dr. Matthew D. Taylor about the role Christian Nationalism played in the election outcome - and how it will show up going forward. Also, Director Stephen Ujlaki and Executive Producer Todd Stiefel on their documentary "Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy"
	Complexified Elon Musk: 'Prophet-in-Chief'? Rev. Amanda Henderson (RNS) — Elon Musk’s pivot to 'cultural Christianity' raises questions about faith, power and politics.

	Saved by the City Stephanie Duncan Smith joins the show to share some of her reflections on life through the lens of the liturgical calendar.
	Martini Judaism Rabbi Jeff Salkin sits down with Rabbi Jonah Pesner and dive into the deeply rooted relationship of Judaism, politics and social justice, exploring why so many Jews align with liberal causes while maintaining a vibrant spectrum of political thought within the community.
	Money Meet Meaning A former CEO of 10 public companies talks about the work and joy of giving.

Bridget Moix

The election is over. Our work is not.

(RNS) — With the election season behind us, all Americans need to turn to the work of building democracy day by day, in our communities and with our elected officials, those we agree with and those we don’t.

Jeffrey Salkin

‘Gladiator II’ and the voice of the radical minority

(RNS) — It’s not only about the games in the Colosseum. It’s about America today.

Jeffrey Salkin

What should public schoolchildren learn about the Bible?

(RNS) — It should not be about imposing faith. It could be about encouraging knowledge.

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue

Rod Mcguirk

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The blaze in the Adass Israel Synagogue is an escalation in targeted attacks in Australia since the war began between Israel and Hamas last year.

Gunman may have targeted California religious school in shooting that wounded 2 kindergartners

Associated Press

PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — The shooting occurred shortly after 1 p.m. at the Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, a private Christian school with fewer than three dozen students.

Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejects the allegations

Samy Magdy

CAIRO (AP) — Israel, which was founded in the aftermath of the Holocaust, has adamantly rejected genocide allegations against it as an antisemitic “blood libel.”

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