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Young Hindus get creative with home temples in cramped apartments
By Nidhi Upadhyaya — October 13, 2021
(RNS) — Despite space and time restrictions, Indians who have migrated to the U.S. find ways to stay close to their roots.
The Reformed Church in America faces rupture over LGBTQ gridlock
By Kathryn Post — October 13, 2021
(RNS) — One of North America’s oldest denominations is already splintering. After a long delay, its General Synod meets this week.
Vatican-backed sex abuse research institute expands mandate
By Nicole Winfield — October 13, 2021
It is expanding its mandate to also include the sexual and spiritual abuse of adults. The Rev. Hans Zollner stressed that the new institute was by no means pushing aside its key focus on child protection.
Archbishop of the military defends those who refuse vaccines
By Jack Jenkins — October 13, 2021
(RNS) — More than 90% of active-duty Navy personnel and more than 81% of Army and Air Force personnel have already gotten the shots.
Pope OKs crediting miracle to John Paul I on sainthood path
By Associated Press — October 13, 2021
Pope Francis approved the crediting of the miraculous healing of a child in Buenos Aires to the intercession of John Paul I.
Neo-Nazi’s burial in Jewish gravesite causes stir in Germany
By Kirsten Grieshaber — October 13, 2021
Several German news outlets have reported that known Holocaust denier Henry Hafenmayer was buried Friday at the Stahnsdorf cemetery just outside of Berlin. His ashes were interred in the plot where Max Friedlaender, a German-Jewish musicologist, was buried.
Holocaust forum focuses on social media role in antisemitism
By Jan M. Olsen — October 13, 2021
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A one-day conference on the receding memory of the Holocaust was held Wednesday in Sweden with participants focusing on how social media is contributing to a rise in antisemitism around the world. “There is a dangerous rise of antisemitism all over the world, mainly because of the new social media,” said […]
Survey: ‘Great replacement’ belief correlates with Christian nationalist views
By Jack Jenkins — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — The 'great replacement' theory is popular among white nationalists.
Latino Catholics are among the most vaccinated religious groups. Here’s why.
By Alejandra Molina — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — The Pew Research Center found that 82% of Catholic adults said they were at least partially vaccinated as of August — data that included 86% of Latino Catholics and 79% of white Catholics.
Religious vaccine exemption stays for NY health care workers
By Michael Hill — October 12, 2021
New York will continue to be barred from enforcing any requirement that employers deny religious exemptions. Additionally, the state cannot revoke exemptions already granted.
Scandal-plagued Catholic order denies hiding millions in offshore accounts
By Claire Giangravé — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — The Catholic order of the Legionaries of Christ claimed in 2017 that it does not own offshore entities, but leaked data claims otherwise.
The pandemic has helped religion’s reputation. Do religious vaccine resisters put this progress at risk?
By Kelsey Dallas — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — New research shows Americans found houses of worship helpful during the pandemic, more than almost any other institution.
Europe court rejects case seeking to blame Vatican for abuse
By Nicole Winfield — October 12, 2021
ROME (AP) — A European court agreed Tuesday that the Vatican couldn’t be sued in a local court for sexual abuse committed by Catholic priests, affirming that it enjoys sovereign immunity and that the misconduct of priests and their superiors can’t be attributed to the Holy See. The European Court of Human Rights dismissed a […]
Police say accused synagogue shooter talked of killing Jews
By Ramesh Santanam — October 12, 2021
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police officers who responded to the synagogue building during a shooting three years ago that killed 11 people told a judge Tuesday that defendant Robert Bowers made several references to killing Jews. Officer Stephen Mescan was the first to testify in what is expected to be a two-day hearing into whether […]
Some call twerking obscene. Lizzo, in TED Talk, calls it ‘sacred’
By Kathryn Post — October 12, 2021
(RNS) — 'Twerking is a deep, soulful, spiritual practice,' said the singer and rapper.
