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NEWS STORY
RNS-Harrison-Q&A: DNC Chair Jaime Harrison: ‘I’m happy to take the role that the Lord has given me’
(RNS) — Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison sat with Religion News Service (virtually) this month to discuss his plans for the Democratic Party, his thoughts about the intersection of religion and politics and the role of his own faith in his work. By Jack Jenkins. 1,371 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Worship-Indoors: CDC director: Masked, fully vaccinated people can safely attend worship indoors
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened the agency’s social distancing recommendations on Tuesday (April 27), announcing that fully vaccinated people who wear masks can safely attend many indoor events such as worship services. By Jack Jenkins. 640 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Sudan-Bishop: Attackers shoot Italian bishop-elect in his home in South Sudan
(RNS) — An Italian Roman Catholic priest sent two months ago to lead the Diocese of Rumbek, in South Sudan, was seriously injured Monday (April 26) by gunmen who stormed the priest’s residence and fired at least 13 bullets. The attack on the Rev. Christian Carlassare highlighted the risks clergy assume in serving in the conflict-ridden East African nation. By Claire Giangravé, Fredrick Nzwili. 941 words. (category: i)
NEW STORY
RNS-Pastor-Plagiarism: ‘If you have eyes, plagiarize’: When borrowing from another preacher goes to far
(RNS) — A former Tennessee pastor fired for plagiarism resurfaced at a Michigan church and began plagiarizing again. His story raises question of whether borrowing from other preachers — a common practice — goes too far. By Bob Smietana. 1,400 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Aten-Brief: For evangelical leader Jamie Aten, advocating for vaccines led to a death threat
(RNS) — For years, Jamie Aten has been trying to help fellow evangelicals deal with disasters. When he began promoting COVID-19 vaccines, things got ugly. By Bob Smietana. 450 words. (category: a)
NEWS STORY
RNS-COVID19-Evangelicals: Francis Collins urges evangelicals: ‘love your neighbor,’ get COVID-19 vaccine
(RNS) — Speaking from his perspective as both an evangelical Christian and a scientist, Dr. Francis Collins urged fellow members of his branch of Christianity to get the COVID-19 vaccine or encourage others to take that step. “It’s not just about this decision for yourself; it’s also about the opportunity to do something for your neighbors,” said the director of the National Institutes of Health speaking of the need to build greater immunity. By Adelle M. Banks. 950 words. (category: a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Pashman-Oped: In Poway and Pittsburgh, mayors join fight against hate after synagogue attacks
(RNS) — The U.S. Conference of Mayors boasts dozens of committees and task forces devoted to issues such as criminal justice, the environment, energy and homelessness. But in recent years, an unofficial committee has coalesced, made up of mayors who spring into action, reaching out to colleagues with advice based on their own crushing experience in an event that cost multiple lives. By Manya Brachear Pashman. 1,276 words. (category: k)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Riess-Oped: From Mormon missionary to Lutheran pastor
(RNS) — Katie Langston ‘tried millions of ways’ to make Mormonism work, but she eventually found peace in the Lutheran Church (ELCA) and began to pursue a path toward ordination. Her parents and husband, who are still Latter-day Saints, were supportive, but ‘they were heartbroken.’ By Jana Riess. 1,034 words. (category: k)