Pope Francis needs to stop treating Vatican officials like princes
By Thomas Reese
(RNS) — The only way to kill the papal court is to stop making Vatican officials bishops and cardinals.
Christians must confront the weaponization of a sacred promise
By Fares Abraham
(RNS) — Georgia’s Rick Allen used a passage from the Book of Genesis to bully the president of Columbia University.
How clean water and faith go hand in hand
By Susan Barnett
(RNS) — Water purifies and blesses in every religion. But it is more than a symbol: Clean water is a conduit of care and love.
The Anglican Communion has deep differences over homosexuality, but a process of dialogue has helped hold contradictory beliefs together
By Lisa McClain
(The Conversation) — With over 80 million believers in 160 countries, the Anglican Communion has been grappling with LGBTQ+ issues since the 1970s.
Modi accused of hate speech for calling Muslims ‘infiltrators’ at a rally days into India’s election
By Krutika Pathi
NEW DELHI (AP) — The remarks sparked fierce criticism for peddling anti-Muslim tropes, and for breaking election rules which bar candidates from engaging in any activity that aggravates religious tensions.
Iowa lawmakers address immigration, religious freedom and taxes in 2024 session
By Hannah Fingerhut
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Republican-led General Assembly also waded into issues like immigration and religious freedom, which have proven core to the party's 2024 campaign message.
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