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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Clergy file suit over Missouri abortion ban, arguing it establishes a religion
By Jack Jenkins — January 19, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Our elected officials have violated their oath to uphold that constitution by weaponizing religious beliefs,’ said the Rev. Traci Blackmon.
Trump chides onetime evangelical supporters who haven’t endorsed him
By Jack Jenkins — January 17, 2023
(RNS) — ‘There’s great disloyalty in the world of politics, and that’s a sign of disloyalty,’ Trump said.
Despite ample evidence, Christian nationalism mostly absent from final Jan. 6 report
By Jack Jenkins — December 23, 2022
(RNS) — Faith leaders have questioned the omission, which lawmakers have signaled is founded in caution against tarring 'every American who believes God has blessed America' as a white supremacist.
Education Secretary Cardona: ‘If it weren’t for my faith, I wouldn’t be here’
By Jack Jenkins — December 21, 2022
(RNS) — A sign on Cardona’s desk reads “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.”
William Barber launches new center at Yale, will retire from church
By Jack Jenkins — December 19, 2022
(RNS) — The Rev. William Barber said the center's goal is to 'prepare a new generation' to create 'a just society both in the academy and in the streets.'
Faith leaders urge lawmakers to pass expanded child tax credit
By Jack Jenkins — December 15, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘For many of us, this is a season of miracles. ... But expanding the CTC? That shouldn’t take a miracle,’ said Abibat Rahman-Davies of Friends Committee on National Legislation, a Quaker group.
With Warnock’s win, Democrats eye faith as a pathway to victory in the South
By Jack Jenkins — December 9, 2022
(RNS) — Once a faith-based activist arrested for protesting in the US Capitol, Warnock stands to elevate the various causes of the religious left — especially voting rights.
Over the weekend, fusions of faith and extremism at drag show protests across country
By Jack Jenkins — December 6, 2022
(RNS) — Nazi sympathizers waved Christian flags at multiple drag story hour events.
Ye’s Trump dinner is a high point for Catholic nationalists’ influence campaign
By Jack Jenkins — December 1, 2022
(RNS) — The meeting of Ye, Nick Fuentes and Donald Trump was a win for an extreme, Catholic-leaning subset of Christian nationalism.
Who is Trump and Kanye’s dinner companion, Nick Fuentes?
By Jack Jenkins and Paul O'Donnell — November 27, 2022
(RNS) — Last year the 24-year-old right-wing media personality told an audience that the United States will cease to be America 'if it loses its white demographic core and if it loses its faith in Jesus Christ.'
Trump’s Twitter return sparks concern among faith groups
By Jack Jenkins — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — New owner Elon Musk has gone back on his promise not to replatform anyone before instituting a transparent process that included outside input, according to the Anti-Defamation League's head.
Cardinal asks bishops to challenge lawmakers who want to cut Ukraine aid
By Jack Jenkins — November 16, 2022
BALTIMORE (RNS) — The suggestion, which drew applause from bishops, appeared directed at Republicans who have suggested reducing aid to Ukraine.
As Trump launches new presidential bid, will former faith advisers back him?
By Jack Jenkins — November 16, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Most have remained silent about his new campaign, while others have hinted at allegiances to other potential contenders such as Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis.
US Catholic bishops elect Archbishop Timothy Broglio as conference president
By Jack Jenkins — November 15, 2022
(RNS) — Broglio’s election does not appear to be a radical ideological departure from his predecessor.
MacKenzie Scott gives $15 million to Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
By Jack Jenkins — November 14, 2022
It's the single largest donation in the organization's 83-year history.
