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SBC President Ed Litton on racial reconciliation, SBC decline and his own failings
By Bob Smietana — March 3, 2022
(RNS) — The Alabama pastor hopes to spend time focused on racial reconciliation and getting Southern Baptists ready to respond to an abuse report in his last few months in office.
Kyiv shrines, memorials with powerful symbolic value at risk
By Peter Smith — March 3, 2022
(AP) — Among the sites at risk in the Ukrainian capital are the nation's most sacred Orthodox shrines, dating back nearly 1,000 years to the dawn of Christianity in the region.
ACCtoo calls Anglican Church of Canada to repent for mishandling abuse allegations
By Kathryn Post — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I wanted to do something in my power to change the broken policies within the church and its disciplinary system,’ said one survivor.
After #MeToo, hostile workplace complaints prompt synagogues to investigate rabbis
By Yonat Shimron — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — Chicago Sinai Congregation and at least two other synagogues have recently put their rabbis on leave while they investigate allegations of abuse of power.
Pope Francis ties support for peace in Ukraine to Ash Wednesday’s start of Lent
By Claire Giangravé — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — Pope Francis praised Poland for opening its heart and borders to refugees fleeing Ukraine during his audience on Wednesday.
A strike near Babyn Yar; but this time Jewish acceptance in Ukraine is growing
By Yonat Shimron — March 2, 2022
(RNS) — For many Jews, Ukraine brings up memories of pogroms, antisemitism and Nazi collaboration. But Jewish life in Ukraine is no longer what it was.
Court documents show abuse before California church shooting
By Stefanie Dazio and Kathleen Ronayne — March 2, 2022
(AP) — A few days before the killings, Mora was taken into custody on charges of resisting arrest, battery on a police officer and driving under the influence.
German Cardinal Woekli offers resignation on return from timeout
By Geir Moulson — March 2, 2022
(AP) — The Archbishop of Cologne has created division over his handling of clergy sexual abuse cases.
SBC President Ed Litton won’t run again — to focus on racial reconciliation instead
By Bob Smietana — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Litton will become the first SBC president in four decades to not seek reelection after his first one-year term.
Polish Baptists, Southern Baptist mission board rally to aid Ukraine
By Bob Smietana — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Baptist missionaries have jumped in to help assist refugees from Ukraine.
Methodists, Mormons back latest Scouting bankruptcy plan to fund survivor claims
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Other religious groups have not taken a position on the plan announced by the BSA on Feb. 10.
Vatican megatrial ready to address financial crimes after dismissing defense motions
By Claire Giangravé — March 1, 2022
(RNS) — Despite the wave of objections by defense lawyers, the Vatican fraud trial is ready to delve into the financial scandals currently ricking the Catholic institution.
Man kills 3 daughters, 1 other, himself at California church
By Kathleen Ronayne and Christopher Weber — March 1, 2022
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Investigators believe the shooting happened during a supervised visit with the children and that the fourth victim was their chaperone.
Hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees celebrate festival
By Associated Press — March 1, 2022
(AP) — Around 1 million devotees were expected to visit the temple of Hindu god Shiva on Shivaratri, one of Nepal's most cherished festivals.
California bill could make it easier for houses of faith to build affordable housing
By Alejandra Molina — February 28, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, a Democrat in Oakland, introduced a piece of legislation on Feb. 16 that would reduce residential parking requirements for newly built religious institutions to allow for the construction of housing.
