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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Despite Mastriano’s loss, don’t count out Christian nationalism

By Jack Jenkins — November 8, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Winning a race like Mastriano’s in Pennsylvania, leaning on Christian nationalism, is harder than, perhaps, a congressional seat in the South,’ said sociologist Andrew Whitehead.

In ‘God made a fighter’ ad, DeSantis paves way to replace Trump as anointed one

By Jack Jenkins — November 7, 2022
(RNS) — DeSantis may be positioning himself as the heir to Trump's Christian nationalist base.

Major Christian leaders asked Jan. 6 committee to investigate Christian nationalism

By Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller — November 3, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘The ideology of Christian nationalism helped motivate and intensify the insurrection,’ read the letter to the committee, signed by the heads of several major denominations.

As Christian nationalism digs in, differing visions surface

By Jack Jenkins — October 28, 2022
As Christian nationalists get more specific, ideological and theological divisions have reemerged.

Poll: Nearly half of Americans think the US should be a Christian nation

By Jack Jenkins — October 27, 2022
(RNS) — But those who say that tend to avoid hard-line positions and have different views about what a Christian nation should look like.

Faith groups weigh the impact of abortion on the midterms

By Jack Jenkins — October 25, 2022
(RNS) — 'Pro-choice Catholics don’t just exist, we are the majority,' reads a line from a Catholics for Choice voter guide.

World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill

By Jack Jenkins — October 20, 2022
(RNS) — The Patriarch reportedly said churches 'must not add fuel to the fire' of political conflict but has been widely accused of doing just that.

In new footage, Pelosi seen praying with colleagues shortly before insurrection

By Jack Jenkins — October 14, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Before rioters stormed the Capitol, Pelosi is seen praying for the country and for Republicans to 'have their own epiphany.'

Supreme Court declines to hear Rhode Island fetal personhood case

By Jack Jenkins — October 12, 2022
(RNS) — The move is a setback for supporters of the idea that an unborn fetus is entitled to full constitutional rights.

In wake of abortion scandal, Herschel Walker attends closed-door prayer event

By Jack Jenkins — October 4, 2022
(RNS) — Walker, who has denied recent allegations he paid for an abortion in 2009, told the church's congregation earlier this year, 'Did I not say I’m a Christian? That means you’re supposed to be pro-life.'

Interfaith group hosts Hill briefing on Christian nationalism

By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Another word for this growing Christian nationalism movement is fascism,’ said author and lawyer Wajahat Ali.

How Doug Mastriano uses faith to fend off criticism — even from other Christians

By Jack Jenkins — September 15, 2022
GETTYSBURG, Pa.(RNS) — ‘They’re actually supposed to pray for me and support me as their government leader,’ Mastriano said, referring to the Lutheran pastors who criticized him. ‘I’m over them politically. I’m their senator.’

Blowing shofars, Jewish lawmakers, rabbis hold abortion rights ‘sho-test’

By Jack Jenkins — September 14, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Abortion justice is a Jewish value,’ said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida.

Second gentleman meets with Jewish abortion rights activists at White House

By Jack Jenkins — September 13, 2022
(RNS) — Activists say second gentleman Douglas Emhoff expressed support for those who argue that various state-level abortion bans violate the religious freedom of many U.S. Jews.

At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership

By Jack Jenkins — September 9, 2022
(RNS) — The 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches approved a statement on Thursday (Sept. 8) regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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