NEWS STORY
RNS-TammyFaye-Movie: ‘Eyes of Tammy Faye’ star Jessica Chastain finds woman behind media sensation
(RNS) — Chastain and co-star Andrew Garfield said their research led them to a deeper understanding of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, the couple they depict in the new movie that traces how the televangelists gradually became household names. By Adelle M. Banks. 1,000 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Mormon-MedSchool: LDS students revolutionize how aspiring doctors study
(RNS) — Inspired by their faith, LDS medical students compiled a free study resource called “AnKing” that has revolutionized the way students across the globe learn medicine. “We’re a group of students that want to help others… because we feel that that’s what our Savior would do if he was in our position,” said one of the founders. By Kathryn Post. 1,000 words. (category: a)
NEWS BRIEF
RNS-Pacquiao-Libel: Philippines’ Pacquiao sues popular pastor in libel case
(RNS) —Boxer-cum-politician Manny Pacquiao is suing a popular evangelist in his native Philippines. The lawsuit filed this week accuses Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, a preacher popular with millions of follower of libel. The popular pastor has accused Pacquiao of embezzling public funds in building a “white elephant” sports complex. By Joseph Hammond. 400 words. (Categories, a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Wallis-Oped: It’s time at last for an ethical conversation about Afghanistan
(RNS) — The conversation we need is not just about strategic mistakes, faulty political decisions or tactical errors but rather the moral and ethical grounding of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which constitute our central response to that horrible September day 20 years ago. By Jim Wallis. 900 words. (category: k)