Jack Jenkins
Jack Jenkins is a national reporter for RNS based in Washington, covering U.S. Catholics and the intersection of religion and politics.
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DC church replaces Black Lives Matter banner destroyed by ‘Proud Boys’
By Jack Jenkins — December 18, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A growing chorus of religious groups have spoken out against the property destruction at four Washington churches last weekend, including the National Association of Evangelicals.
Biden laces Electoral College victory speech with Scripture and Prayer of St. Francis
By Jack Jenkins — December 15, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith, where there is darkness, light,’ President-elect Joe Biden said, invoking the Prayer of St. Francis.
‘Proud Boys’ burn Black Lives Matter signs at churches in Washington
By Jack Jenkins — December 13, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'For me it was reminiscent of cross burnings,' said the Rev. Ianther M. Mills, pastor of a church whose Black Lives Matter sign was burned.
DC’s Wilton Gregory, first African American cardinal, on Joe Biden, race and COVID-19
By Jack Jenkins — December 11, 2020
(RNS) — Asked why he won't deny Communion to a president-elect who supports abortion rights, Gregory said, 'I don't want to go to the table with a gun on the table first.'
Jerry Falwell Jr. drops defamation lawsuit against Liberty University
By Jack Jenkins — December 10, 2020
(RNS) — Falwell said he was taking a ‘time out’ from his litigation against the school.
With vaccines on the horizon, faith leaders could play a crucial role in promoting their use
By Jack Jenkins — December 10, 2020
(RNS) — Asked about his participation in the Moderna vaccine trial, Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld replied, ‘It’s the most important sermon I’ve ever given — by far.’
Catholic TV network pulls shows with George Rutler, priest accused of sexual assault
By Jack Jenkins — December 7, 2020
(RNS) — The host of an EWTN show since 1988, Rutler has often spouted anti-LGBTQ invective and has cast doubt on others' claims of sexual assault by Catholic priests.
‘The Mandalorian’ is an indictment of holy wars, and a celebration of pluralism
By Jack Jenkins — December 4, 2020
(RNS) — Religion is a constant in the galaxy far, far away....
Evangelical Christian activists plan ‘barnstorming’ tour of Georgia ahead of Senate runoff
By Jack Jenkins — December 1, 2020
(RNS) — Campaigning for ‘biblical citizenship’ will be former U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann; Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Liberty University’s Falkirk Center; Rick Green; and David Barton.
Citing rise of ‘Christian nationalism,’ Secular Democrats unveil sweeping recommendations for Biden
By Jack Jenkins — November 30, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Authors suggested Biden use ‘E Pluribus Unum’ — Latin for ‘out of many, one’ — instead of ‘In God We Trust’ and repeal the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Biden says Americans can worship in person ‘safely.’ But what does that mean?
By Jack Jenkins — November 24, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — When asked by a reporter whether Americans should be able to attend religious services despite the ongoing pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, the president-elect responded, ‘Yes, safely.’
Most ‘Fox News Republicans’ believe Christians face most discrimination
By Jack Jenkins — November 19, 2020
(RNS) — The 40% of Republicans who trust Fox News most, said PRRI, are more likely to identify as white evangelical Protestants.
In Georgia runoff, GOP attacks Warnock by tying him to controversial Chicago preacher
By Jack Jenkins — November 18, 2020
(RNS) — Mentions of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, who caused controversy for Barack Obama, are among sound bites mined from the Georgia Senate candidate’s sermons.
Catholic bishops broadcast mixed messages about Biden’s victory
By Jack Jenkins — November 17, 2020
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The head of the U.S. bishops conference has taken a more cautious tone over time despite initially congratulating the president-elect on his victory.
Emboldened religious left leaders vow to keep up pressure under Biden
By Jack Jenkins — November 17, 2020
(RNS) — While religious activists welcome the Biden-Harris administration and laud their plans to roll back many of Trump’s policies, liberal leadership doesn’t dilute the potential for further advocacy.
