Can Pope Francis bring peace to Ukraine?
By Thomas Reese
(RNS) — The pope’s refusal to cheer either side in this war gives him credibility as mediator.
How we are giving Jewish Heritage Month the attention it deserves
By Johnnie Moore and Elan Carr
(RNS) — Most Americans would be surprised to hear that presidents have honored Jewish heritage 43 previous times.
What ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ teaches us about ex-Mormons
By Jana Riess
(RNS) — Last year’s bestselling memoir of ‘a woman reckoning with love and violence’ was also a typically Mormon tale.
Vatican questions $17 million transfer to impact investing vehicle, moves to prevent similar
By Nicole Winfield
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has asked aides to get to the bottom of how at least $17 million was transferred from the Vatican’s U.S.-based missionary fundraising coffers into an impact investing vehicle run by a priest.
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue defendant admit he carried out deadliest US antisemitic attack
By Peter Smith
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bowers’ defense acknowledged at the outset of his federal trial that he was the gunman, but hope to spare the suburban truck driver a possible death sentence over the Oct. 27, 2018, massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue.
What is Theravada Buddhism?
By Brooke Schedneck
(The Conversation) — The dominant religious system in parts of South and Southeast Asia comprises a rich diversity of beliefs.
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