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Suds in the sanctuary: Craft breweries populate vacant US churches
By Kathryn Post — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — At least eight church breweries have opened in the U.S. since 2020.
Firebrand Texas bishop tests limits of conservative Catholic dissent
By Jack Jenkins — February 1, 2022
(RNS) — A canon lawyer described Bishop Joseph Strickland's challenge to a fellow bishop as 'unprecedented.'
On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples
By Sam McNeil — February 1, 2022
BEIJING (AP) — The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important annual holiday in China.
Faith in the metaverse: A VR quest for community, fellowship
By Luis Andres Henao — January 31, 2022
(AP) — Many Americans — some traditionally religious, some religiously unaffiliated — are increasingly communing spiritually through virtual reality, one of the many evolving spaces in the metaverse that have grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.
US Jewish movements ‘outraged’ by Israeli PM’s decision to quash Western Wall deal
By Yonat Shimron — January 31, 2022
(RNS) — The prime minister said members of his right-wing Yamina Party opposed the plan, which would expand the current mixed-gender section of the Western Wall and create a joint management committee with leaders of the Conservative and Reform movements.
List highlights the growing number of Muslim startup companies in America
By Joseph Hammond — January 31, 2022
(RNS) — The list, put together by the Center for Global Muslim Life, highlights Muslim-founded or Muslim-focused startups. This year, a plurality is based in the US, while many more target Muslims in America.
Attorney: Waffle House shooter believed God commanded him
By Travis Loller — January 31, 2022
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In opening arguments, defense attorney Luke Evans said Reinking was suffering from severe schizophrenia that had grown worse over a period of years.
Pakistani police widen manhunt a day after priest’s killing
By Riaz Khan — January 31, 2022
(AP) — The Rev. William Siraj, 75, was killed while on his way home after attending Sunday Mass in the city of Peshawar, the capital of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan.
Facing trial, Brian Houston steps aside as global senior pastor of Hillsong
By Roxanne Stone — January 29, 2022
(RNS) — Houston is charged with concealing alleged child abuse by his father.
Photos of the Week: El Salvador beatifications, Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Kit Doyle — January 28, 2022
(RNS) - This week’s photo gallery includes beatifications in El Salvador, Holocaust Remembrance Day and more.
Meet the student-turned-model who is putting AI to good use with her Robo Rabbi
By Yonat Shimron — January 28, 2022
(RNS) — What if AI could offer people a set of personalized recommendations for spiritual and moral growth?
The most important Jewish woman of medieval England recognized with new statue
By Catherine Pepinster — January 28, 2022
LONDON, England (RNS) — Britain remembers a role model and its own antisemitic past.
Vatican braces for 2022 deficit as donations drop in wake of financial scandal
By Claire Giangravé — January 28, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican has struggled to attract donations due to financial scandals that have led to a loss of credibility among faithful.
In lawsuit, Catholic lawyer claims World Relief rescinded job offer because he is gay
By Kathryn Post — January 28, 2022
(RNS) — He alleges the evangelical-run humanitarian organization rescinded his job offer after learning he is in a same-sex marriage.
Pope denounces fake news about COVID, vaccines, urges truth
By Nicole Winfield — January 28, 2022
ROME (AP) — Francis met with Catholic journalists who have formed a fact-checking network to try to combat misinformation about the pandemic.
