Daily Archives: April 8, 2024

Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care

By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — The bishops have urged more support for mothers and families, even as Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health care providers in the US, has been closing labor and delivery units at its hospitals.

For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’

By Fiona André — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — 'The beauty is that we're not expected to commit cultural apostasy when we convert to Islam.'

Conservative Christians just lost their scholarly trump card on same-sex relationships

By Jonathan Merritt — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — Theologian Richard Hays' reversal comes at a bad time for those who oppose accepting LGBTQ Christians.

Avi Dabush survived Oct. 7; so did his commitment to peace

By Michele Chabin — April 8, 2024

JERUSALEM (RNS) — The longtime peace activist has ramped up his activism since the terror attack that threatened his family and killed 5 in his village.

New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy

By Claire Giangravé — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — The new document takes a step back from the opening toward LGBTQ Catholics ushered in by Pope Francis.

Shalom, Larry David!

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' was perhaps the most Jewish series on television. Here is why.

An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling

By Almudena Calatrava — April 8, 2024

BUNEOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) —The ruling in the homeland of Pope Francis cast a spotlight on the long-standing of abuse of nuns by priests and bishops in the Catholic Church.

Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues

By Hannah Schoenbaum — April 8, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Russell M. Nelson announced the planned construction in a pre-recorded closing speech at the twice-annual Salt Lake City conference. It's traditionally watched by millions worldwide.

Anger in Malaysia over shoes bearing logo resembling Arabic word for God. Company head apologizes

By Associated Press — April 8, 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) —The Islamic department said if evidence that the logo was deliberately created to mimic the word “God” in Arabic, legal action will be taken to prevent similar future incidents.

LDS leaders announce new Mormon temple for Cincinnati

By Jana Riess — April 8, 2024

(RNS) — The LDS Church has had a presence in the area since the earliest days of Mormonism in the 1830s.

Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies