Ahead of inauguration, faith leaders urge devotees in state capitols to take precautions

By Jack Jenkins — Jan 16

WASHINGTON (RNS) — “We strongly encourage you to be attendant to all safety concerns for ministers and congregations,” read a statement from the United Church of Christ.

Black churchgoers report powerlessness in politics, agency in Black congregations

By Adelle M. Banks — Jan 18

Annual March for Life goes virtual amid COVID-19, unrest at US Capitol

By Emily McFarlan Miller — Jan 15

Martin Luther King Jr. faith events continue in time of COVID-19 and Capitol chaos

By Adelle M. Banks, Alejandra Molina — Jan 15

Opinion

This MLK Day, white evangelicals again have a choice to make on racial justice

By Jemar Tisby

(RNS) — Those who wish to learn from MLK’s legacy must also ask if they are willing to listen to the modern-day prophets of racial justice.

What Andrew Young taught me about keeping King’s movement going

By Maina Mwaura

(RNS) — What we celebrate on Martin Luther King Day is not the overcoming, but the struggle.

Twitter’s ‘cancelation’ of free speech isn’t a legal question, it’s a moral one

By Avi Shafran

(RNS) — In the Talmud, the repository of Jewish wisdom, the operative principle is: 'Evil speech kills.'

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Advancing religious freedom abroad starts at home

Moms of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin portrayed in new book

Houston woman faces historic indictment over female genital cutting

Pakistan attempts to prosecute Ahmadi US citizens for digital blasphemy

Cardinal Pell calls for more laity involvement in Vatican financial reform efforts

By Claire Giangravé — Jan 15

(RNS) — Lay men and women bring expertise and knowledge that the Vatican lacks, said Pope Francis’ former financial reform czar.

Israel hopes to vaccinate Holocaust survivors to save and repay ‘treasured’ population

By Michele Chabin — Jan 14

(RNS) — An Israeli government initiative to help vaccinate Holocaust survivors around the world against COVID-19 is drawing praise for its intentions, but also skepticism.

U.S.

Outgoing House chaplain says the job is to ‘be a counterpoint to the dominant spirit of this place’

By Jack Jenkins — Jan 15

(RNS) – The Rev. Patrick J. Conroy likened watching Congress debate in person the first time to ‘when my parents were arguing past one another.’

How the Ebenezer Baptist Church has been a seat of Black power for generations in Atlanta

By Jason Oliver Evans — Jan 15

(The Conversation) — One cannot appreciate the importance of MLK Day without understanding the tradition which formed one of America’s most influential civil rights leaders.

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Politics

Anti-Semitism seen in Capitol attack raises alarms

By Elana Schor — Jan 14

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two white nationalists known for racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric livestreamed to their online followers after breaking into the Capitol during the deadly insurrection.

What Americans believe about violence against the government

By Ryan Burge — Jan 14

(RNS) — The relationship between partisanship and support for violence against government is clear. Church attendance does not appear to fuel the fire — nor tamp it down.

Health & Lifestyle

2021 might be unpredictable, but don’t ditch your datebook. Planning can be a spiritual exercise

By Emily McFarlan Miller — Jan 15

(RNS) — The beginning of another pandemic year largely locked down at home, the future still uncertain, may be the perfect time to flip the page in a new planner.

New cookbook celebrates the strong bond between Swiss Guards and popes

By Claire Giangravé — Jan 6

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — A new book of recipes, The Vatican Christmas Cookbook, presents a collection of meals enjoyed by the Swiss Guards, who often dine with the pope.

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