Daily Archives: May 5, 2022
Florida churches among first to begin exit from UMC to new, conservative denomination
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 5, 2022
(RNS) — The departure of any church or clergy from the denomination is not instantaneous, but must first go through its annual conferences.
The US has a moral obligation to help vaccinate the world
By Uzma Syed, Jim Wallis, Katherine Marshall, David Saperstein, Adam Taylor, and Mohamed Elsanousi — May 5, 2022
(RNS) — Faith communities can be a key part of extending our expertise to poorer countries.
California Catholic bishops ask Supreme Court to review case challenging statute of limitations
By Alejandra Molina — May 5, 2022
(RNS) — The bishops called a California law that keeps a window open for lawsuits from sexual assault survivors ‘an unconstitutional double-revival regime.’
Testifying at Vatican megatrial, cardinal rebuts claims that he paid to trap rival
By Claire Giangravé — May 5, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Angelo Becciu declared his innocence before Vatican judges in a lengthy testimony addressing financial scandals, Vatican rivalries and espionage claims.
Pope Francis’ visit to Malta highlights the role of St. George Preca, an advocate for teaching the gospel
By Joanne M. Pierce — May 5, 2022
(The Conversation) — Malta’s St. George Preca was canonized in 2007. Pope Francis’ visit to Malta renewed attention on Preca’s life and work and how it could provide guidance for the welfare of refugees.
Israeli police enter tense holy site as Jewish visits resume
By Joseph Krauss — May 5, 2022
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police entered the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem to clear away Palestinian protesters after controversial visits by Jews that had been paused for the Muslim holidays resumed.
Caste doesn’t just exist in India or in Hinduism – it is pervasive across many religions in South Asia and the diaspora
By Aseem Hasnain and Abhilasha Srivastava — May 5, 2022
(The Conversation) — Several US universities now recognize caste as part of nondiscrimination policies. Two scholars of South Asian studies explain how caste-based violence isn’t limited to Hinduism, or to India.
New nonprofit, The Partner’s Path, launches to support Episcopal clergy spouses
By RNS Press Release Distribution Service — May 5, 2022
In ‘Search,’ a church committee plots over Fiesta Chicken and cookies
By Bob Smietana — May 5, 2022
(RNS) — A new book from a food writer and former seminarian turned novelist takes a look at the human side of religion through the adventures of a pastoral search committee.
Science and Faith — A Journey into God’s Mystical Love
By RNS Press Release Distribution Service — May 5, 2022
For Israel, hope wins over mockery
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 5, 2022
Israel's #2 song -- a hidden historical nugget.
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