Donate to RNS
Support our work

Other Faiths

A religiously diverse Edmonton hosts Pope Francis’ visit
By Peter Smith — July 26, 2022
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — In a sign of cross-religious cooperation, volunteers to help with Pope Francis’ visit have come from the local Muslim community, the Salvation Army and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Paul Raushenbush: ‘Christian nationalism is a threat to the American way of life’
By Yonat Shimron — July 22, 2022

As monkeypox spreads, global organizations mobilize faith networks to fight stigma
By Adelle M. Banks — July 20, 2022
More Stories

Shinto religion has long been entangled with Japan’s politics – and Shinzo Abe was associated with many of its groups
By Kaitlyn Ugoretz — July 18, 2022
(The Conversation) — A scholar of Japanese religion explains the connections that Japan’s political parties have with several religious groups and how religion is tied in with the legacy of Shinzo Abe.

Ex-Scientologist Mike Rinder has memoir out in September
By Associated Press — July 12, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — He has previously alleged that while a Scientologist he was subjected to repeated physical abuse, an allegation the church has denied.

What’s behind the enduring popularity of crystals?
By Joseph P. Laycock — July 6, 2022
(The Conversation) — Crystals are part of a larger tradition of metaphysical religions that have a long history in the U.S.

Zoroastrians confront depletion of their ancient faith
By David Crary — July 1, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) — SOAS University’s Almut Hintze, a professor of Zoroastrianism, has described the global community as “microscopically small” and worries about the decline of Parsis in India.

Fundie Fridays, the snarky critic of conservative religious zeal, faces YouTube termination
By Riley Farrell — June 30, 2022
(RNS) — By poking fun at fundamentalists, Jennifer Sutphin and James Bryant stand as symmetrically antithetical to Christian content creators. Thousands of followers worship them for it.

The ‘sonnenrad’ used in shooters’ manifestos: a spiritual symbol of hate
By Helen A. Berger — June 30, 2022
(The Conversation) — The far-right today shares more than just ideas with white supremacists of yesterday – they also share some pagan-inspired symbols.

Abortion and bioethics: Principles to guide U.S. abortion debates
By Nancy S. Jecker — June 23, 2022
(The Conversation) — A bioethicist explains the four ethical principles that guide medical practitioners’ thinking about abortion, such as autonomy and justice.

Ancient home, prayer room open at Rome’s Baths of Caracalla
By Nicole Winfield — June 23, 2022
ROME (AP) — The site today is a big tourist draw for the multi-leveled brick remains of the Imperial Roman baths, libraries and gyms and the marble mosaics that decorated the floors.

State Department officials report religious freedom woes, wins across the globe
By Adelle M. Banks — June 3, 2022
(RNS) — The secretary of state and religious freedom ambassador also expressed concern about an increase in antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred in many countries, including the United States.

Gore says climate crisis like ‘nature hike right through the Book of Revelation’
By Adelle M. Banks — May 18, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The transition to a cleaner future can also be a transition to a more just and equitable future,’ he said at a Black Interfaith Project event.

Department of Interior releases first report detailing US Indian boarding schools
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 11, 2022
(RNS) — The Roman Catholic Church and a number of Protestant denominations are beginning to investigate their own roles in those boarding schools.

White House’s Melissa Rogers affirms religious diversity as interfaith group expands
By Adelle M. Banks — May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘There’s so much that unites us if we are only willing to look for that unity and work side by side,’ Rogers said at the event launching Interfaith America.
Page 1 of 11
Page 2 →

Latest Stories

News
How a Latino congregation in California found itself at the center of ELCA’s racial reckoning
Signs of the Times
In ruling for the praying football coach, what did the Supreme Court really say?
Religion Hub
Iraq Shiite cleric behind parliament sit-in steps up demands
News
ELCA apologizes to Latino congregation whose pastor was removed on sacred day
Flunking Sainthood
How Mormons are addressing sex abuse: Too little, too late