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Colleyville Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker to take new pulpit in North Carolina
By Yonat Shimron — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — The Winston-Salem congregation with about 280 member families is more than double the size of the Colleyville congregation.
In Los Angeles, a Ukrainian Catholic Church serves as respite amid Russian invasion
By Alejandra Molina — February 25, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'Many people feel anxiety, fear, frustration … To be together in church, to be together as a Ukrainian family and support each other, that’s very important,' said the Rev. Ihor Koshyk.
Bradley Nassif, Orthodox theologian, on why Americans should care about Ukraine
By Bob Smietana — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — The Orthodox theologian who once taught at an evangelical school warns that Russia's invasion of Ukraine should worry Americans who care about religious freedom.
Residents of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village rally on steps of church as Russia invades Ukraine
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 25, 2022
CHICAGO (RNS) — The church is where many Ukrainians turn when there’s trouble, according to one person at the demonstration.
Pagans and witches offer prayers for peace in Ukraine
By Heather Greene — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — Concerned for the people of Ukraine, pagans offered prayers and energy work for peace.
Pope makes personal appeal in remarkable Russia embassy trip
By Nicole Winfield — February 25, 2022
ROME (AP) — Vatican officials said they knew of no such previous papal initiative.
‘A religious politician’: Head of US Ukrainian Orthodox Church slams Moscow Patriarch Kirill, Putin
By Lew Nescott Jr. — February 25, 2022
(RNS) — ‘I think the President of Russian Federation is making it a religious war. The responsibility is on him and his soul,’ Archbishop Daniel said.
Doug Emhoff highlights Black interfaith contributions as new project launches
By Adelle M. Banks — February 24, 2022
(RNS) — As the Black Interfaith Project launches, Emhoff said his interfaith marriage with Kamala Harris followed the discovery that their joint values were rooted in their different faiths.
‘Pray for Ukraine’: Religious leaders call for peace and God’s protection
By Bob Smietana — February 24, 2022
(RNS) — In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, religious leaders prayed for peace and asked God to watch over civilians.
Moscow and Ukrainian Orthodox leaders call for peace—but define it differently
By Claire Giangravé and Jack Jenkins — February 24, 2022
(RNS) — Kirill appealed to a version of history tying Ukraine closely to Russia.
Study: QAnon draws from several faith groups, numbers more than 40 million
By Jack Jenkins — February 24, 2022
(RNS) — Meanwhile, nearly half of those who reject QAnon blame white conservative Christians for the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
‘There is still time.’ The Vatican assesses its influence as war breaks out in Ukraine.
By Claire Giangravé — February 24, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — When it comes to the Vatican’s diplomatic arsenal to promote peace in Ukraine, there are two main channels: diplomacy and ecumenism.
Houses of faith are building affordable housing on their properties
By Alejandra Molina — February 23, 2022
(RNS) — The national nonprofit Enterprise Community Partners on Wednesday (Feb. 23) announced $8.5 million in grants from the Wells Fargo Foundation to help houses of worship convert underutilized land into affordable homes and community facilities.
As Russian threat escalates, prominent US faith leaders hold vigil for peace in Ukraine
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 23, 2022
(RNS) — More than a dozen faith leaders offered prayers for a peaceful resolution during an online vigil Wednesday.
Guidepost report: RZIM leaders were blinded by loyalty, spent donor money to sue a survivor
By Bob Smietana — February 23, 2022
(RNS) — A report from Guidepost Solutions details the failings of leaders at the prominent Christian ministry. The organization’s board members said they disagreed with some of the findings.
