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Southern Baptists oppose amnesty, political violence, women pastors at annual meeting

Thousands of people attend the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. (RNS photo/Marty Jean-Louis)

Adelle M. Banks

June 11, 2026

(RNS) — In a departure from resolutions dating to 2006, the SBC’s new statement does not mention a path to legal status for immigrants.

US Catholic bishops are consecrating the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here's what that means

Peter Smith

Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30

Yonat Shimron and Adelle M. Banks

Pope Leo plays tennis religiously as part of an Augustinian devotion to sports and spirituality

Andrew Dampf

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Building God, Fearing Doom: The Theology of Superintelligence

Inside parts of Silicon Valley, AI is not just a tool. It is a vision of salvation, extinction and a future beyond the human.

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1 Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30	2 Kate Bowler on unexpected joy, even in the midst of pain
3 Southern Baptists oppose amnesty, political violence, women pastors at annual meeting	4 Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit