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Was Jesus vegetarian? New ‘Christspiracy’ documentary says yes.
By Kathryn Post — March 18, 2024
(RNS) — 'He was one of the most hardcore animal activists,' one of the filmmakers told RNS.
As Hindu wellness gains in West, chakra healing practitioners root their art in science
By Richa Karmarkar — March 18, 2024
A Holocaust exhibit seemed harmless. With the war in Gaza, it’s come under scrutiny.
By Yonat Shimron — March 18, 2024
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Israel launches another raid on Gaza’s main hospital as UN says ‘famine is imminent’ in north
By Samy Magdy, Tia Goldenberg, and Wafaa Shurafa — March 18, 2024
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The ministry said around 30,000 people are sheltering at the hospital, including patients, medical staff and people who have fled their homes seeking safety.
Netanyahu snaps back against growing US criticism after being accused of losing his way on Gaza
By Tia Goldenberg and Ravi Nessman — March 18, 2024
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The U.S., which has provided key military and diplomatic support to Israel, also has expressed concerns about a planned Israeli assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Victims of Catholic nuns rely on each other after being overlooked in the clergy sex abuse crisis
By Tiffany Stanley — March 18, 2024
(AP) — Women in religious orders have also been abuse victims — but they have been perpetrators too.
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
By Mariam Fam, Giovanna Dell'orto, Corey Williams, and Darren Sands — March 18, 2024
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Fasting is not required of young children, but many Muslim children like to fast to share in the month's rituals and emulate parents and older siblings, according to the Islamic Networks Group.
Jurors weigh fate of Afghan refugee charged with murder in a case that shocked Muslim community
By Susan Montoya Bryan — March 18, 2024
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Muhammad Syed is charged with three counts of murder and four charges of tampering with evidence.
Bulgarians pay their last respects to the late Orthodox patriarch
By Associated Press — March 18, 2024
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Neophyte, who became patriarch in 2013, was the first head of the Bulgarian church to be chosen after the fall of Communism in 1989.
Photos of the Week: Ramadan begins; Bulgarian patriarch dies
By Kit Doyle — March 15, 2024
Head of Catholic order for the Holy Land calls for a ‘just peace’
By Claire Giangravé — March 15, 2024
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As skepticism of brokering peace in the Holy Land grows, Cardinal Fernando Filoni insisted coexistence is still possible.
Thousands of churches will likely close down. What happens to all that real estate?
By Bob Smietana — March 15, 2024
(RNS) — A new book called 'Gone for Good' looks at the ways that churches could be reused for the public good in the future.
Caribbean musician Sherwin Gardner’s viral hit song surpasses 1 billion TikTok views
By Adelle M. Banks — March 15, 2024
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (RNS) — ‘It's like a prayer,’ Gardner said of his hit song. ‘God already kind of answered that — within the first two weeks of the year.’
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think that’s bad
By Jack Jenkins — March 15, 2024
(RNS) — There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.
Pope acknowledges criticism and health issues but says in his new memoir he has no plans to retire
By Nicole Winfield — March 15, 2024
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis, who had part of one lung removed as a young man, has been battling bronchitis, the flu and a cold on and off this winter and for the past two weeks has asked an aide to read most of his speeches.
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