Christianity
Nicaraguan government bans Jesuit order and says all its property will be confiscated
By Associated Press — August 24, 2023
MEXICO CITY (AP) — It was the latest in a series of increasingly authoritarian actions by the Nicaraguan government against the Catholic Church and opposition figures.
East Palestine church organizes fundraising to equip residents with air purifiers
By Fiona André — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — After the train derailment, some residents reported suffering from respiratory illnesses, nosebleeds, eye infections and rashes.
Sean Feucht event sparks political controversy in eastern Washington
By Jack Jenkins — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — Critics have expressed outrage that Spokane’s mayor attended the Christian nationalist event while wildfires raged in the region.
How Shannon Harris kissed biblical womanhood goodbye
By Kathryn Post — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — In her forthcoming memoir, Shannon Harris documents her journey from marrying purity culture celebrity Josh Harris to finding herself outside of her marriage and the church.
Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches
By Bob Smietana — August 23, 2023
(RNS) —The anti-woke alliance of Calvinist Theobros and Christian nationalists hits the skids — as author Owen Strachan feuds online with Andrew Torba of Gab.
Sheriff seeking phone records between Alabama priest and 18-year-old woman who fled to Europe
By Associated Press — August 23, 2023
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Alex Crow, a Catholic priest in south Alabama, left the country in late July with the 18-year-old woman, authorities in south Alabama said.
Navigating the intersection between AI, automation and religion – 3 essential reads
By Meher Bhatia — August 23, 2023
(The Conversation) — The merging of technology and faith is sparking a transformative shift in redefining spirituality and religious practices.
More than 100 chaplains urge Texans not to hire school chaplains
By Jack Jenkins — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — Texas school districts have until March 1 of next year to decide whether to hire school chaplains.
Robert Jones’ new book roots white supremacy in 500-year-old papal decree
By Yonat Shimron — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — The Doctrine of Discovery shaped the way America’s white, European Christian settlers saw themselves and their mission and gave rise to uncontrollable outbursts of violence.
Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott woo the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump?
By Tiffany Stanley — August 22, 2023
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) — Both candidates of color must appeal to their party’s white evangelical base to have a prayer against former President Donald Trump.
What does ‘respect life’ really mean?
By Phyllis Zagano — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — There is an angry selectivity when it comes to life issues.
Conservative cardinal predicts Synod on Synodality could lead to schism
By Claire Giangravé — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — Cardinal Raymond Burke is considered a leading voice among Catholic conservatives and papal critics.
Pakistan hands out cash to Christians who lost homes in rioting over alleged desecration of Quran
By Munir Ahmed and Asim Tanveer — August 22, 2023
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — The government of caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said each household was getting 2 million rupees ($6,800) in compensation on Monday.
Potential new rivalries in Big 12 with BYU becoming league’s 3rd private Christian school
By Stephen Hawkins — August 22, 2023
(AP) — There can be commonality among fans from such schools, even of different denominations, in valuing what religion adds to higher education, said Northern Kentucky professor Joe Cobbs, an expert in sports rivalries.
San Francisco Archdiocese declares bankruptcy amid hundreds of lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse
By Olga R. Rodriguez — August 22, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Survivors of clergy sex abuse victims criticized the bankruptcy filing, calling it a ploy to keep information hidden.
