COLUMBIA, Mo. – Religion News Service (RNS), an independent, nonprofit source of global news on religion, spirituality, culture and ethics, has appointed Bob Smietana as its new editor-in-chief. Smietana is an award-winning religion reporter and...
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The Light of the World Church members partake in the Holy Supper GUADALAJARA, Mexico – Five-hundred thousand faithful clad in white fill the streets of the township of Hermosa Provincia in Guadalajara on Tuesday, August 14 to celebrate the 80th...
Building a community of Catholics isn’t as difficult as it seems SAN FRANCISCO – Humans naturally crave fellowship and friendship but oftentimes, in today’s world, it is hard to come by or create, even in Catholic parishes or Christian churches...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— In August 2018, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship (CICW) is expanding its Vital Worship Grants Program, creating greater opportunity for teacher-scholars from across North America to share their expertise with the church...
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Sultan and the Saint, a 60 minute docudrama film produced by Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) has been nominated for an Emmy® Award in Outstanding Lighting Direction and Scenic Design by the 39th Annual News and...
The March for Righteousness, Justice, and Peace is expected to draw over 2,000 participants. PHILADELPHIA — The Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC), led by President Dr. James C. Perkins, will hold its 57th Annual Session on August...
OCP Recording Artist Steve Angrisano to be featured at Washington, DC event on August 25 PORTLAND, Ore. – The official World Youth Day (WYD) Cross and Marian Icon, entrusted to the youth and young adults of the world by Pope Saint John Paul II...
“The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person” WASHINGTON – Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), the national Catholic organization working to end the death penalty and promote restorative...
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Religion News Service (RNS) announced today the launch of its 2018-2019 Journalism Advisory Council. This diverse group of 19 national leaders in journalism and academia will be available to advise the RNS Board of Managers, CEO and...
Most Popular Online Bible Search Engine and Bible Reading Website GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the world’s most visited Christian website, Bible Gateway (BibleGateway.com; @BibleGateway) has been viewed more than 14...
Christian organizations affirm the growing importance of a healthy culture to face their challenges MERCER ISLAND, Wash. – Today the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) honors 87 faith-based organizations as Certified Best Christian...
COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Religion News Foundation (RNF) is pleased to announce the appointments of Muhammed Chaudhry and Judith Golub to the Religion News Service (RNS) Board of Managers, and the addition of Simran Jeet Singh to the slate of RNS...
How Tantra and Kundalini can empower Gender Equality and Planetary Balance Do the ancient teachings of Tantra, Shaivism and Shaktism have a message for us in this age of hashtags like #metoo and #timesup? Can they play a role in the growing...
Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Marks 104th Year With Dedication of Worship Building in Hawaii HONOLULU – The Iglesia Ni Cristo (or Church Of Christ) , an international Church that was first registered in the Philippines, will celebrate its...
New documentary explores the rotten roots of the sexual revolution and its devastating effects on love, marriage and the family SAN FRANCISCO – The sexual revolution flaunted the empty promise of sexual freedom, so-called stronger marriages, the...