Germany’s ‘LutherCountry’ gears up for Reformation 500th anniversary
By Sally Morrow — December 5, 2016
Historians might disagree as to whether Martin Luther actually nailed his 95 Theses on the door of All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg in 1517. But on this there’s solid consensus: Luther’s writings launched the Protestant Reformation in 1517, and the world was never the same. As the 500th anniversary approaches, “LutherCountry” – the area of […]
Slideshow: A time of colorful festivals
By Sally Morrow — October 17, 2016
(RNS) One marks the harvest, others are festivals of lights. Now and in the coming weeks, Hindus, Jews, Buddhists and Yoruba are celebrating different holidays, shown in this slideshow.
A glimpse of Ramadan around the world
By Sally Morrow — June 8, 2016
(RNS) A slideshow of Ramadan observed as a time of prayer and reflection, and typically large evening meals featuring specialty foods which vary across cultures.
Silence is key to nuns’ singing success
By Sally Morrow — April 28, 2016
(RNS) The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, have just released their latest album, "Adoration at Ephesus." Four of their previous albums have topped the charts.
Gay Methodist pastor a step closer to church trial
By Sally Morrow — April 5, 2016
KANSAS CITY (RNS) The Rev. Cynthia Meyer told her congregation she was “called by God to be open and honest” about who she is. But the denomination forbids gay ordination.
Holy Week in photos
By Sally Morrow — March 23, 2016
A gallery of images of events commemorating the days leading to Jesus' death.
Missouri Christian wears hijab in solidarity
By Sally Morrow — March 18, 2016
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (RNS) To protest the anti-Muslim rhetoric of this presidential campaign, high school counselor Martha DeVries decided to wear a hijab in public every Monday.
