RNS Press Releases

Noted historian asks Pope to apologize for Reformation era martyrdoms

By Religion News LLC — August 5, 2016

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – While preparing a new edition of the classic Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Western Michigan University historian Paul L. Maier was struck by the sheer numbers of martyrs who were tortured and burned alive by other Christians. English victims were most often martyred by Roman Catholics during the reign of “Bloody” Queen […]

Buddhist Youth Reinforce Commitment to Nuclear Abolition

By Religion News LLC — August 5, 2016

HIROSHIMA: Seventy-one years ago, on August 6, 1945, the first atomic bomb used in wartime was dropped on Hiroshima. For the Soka Gakkai Buddhist association, the struggle to abolish nuclear weapons has been continuing for nearly 60 years. In addition to the group’s ongoing program of around 170 peace lectures held in Hiroshima featuring local […]

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – August 5, 2016

By Religion News LLC — August 3, 2016

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1949 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on August 5, 2016 (check local listings). Noah’s Ark Park – Lucky Severson visits Noah’s Ark Park which opened in July in Northeastern Kentucky and talks to Park […]

2016 Unity Walk Invites You to “Know Your Neighbor”

By Religion News LLC — August 2, 2016

On Sunday, September 11, 2016, the InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) will hold the 2016 Unity Walk. This year’s theme is “Know Your Neighbor.” People of all faiths and cultures from around the Washington, DC region will walk down Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue and visit houses of worship and other religious centers in […]

Best Christian Workplaces Institute announces 2016 honorees

By Religion News LLC — August 2, 2016

MERCER ISLAND, Wash. – 128 faith-based organizations and churches across the United States and around the globe have been named 2016 Certified Best Christian Workplaces by the Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI). The honor offers convincing, continued evidence that a healthy, flourishing workplace culture makes for effective organizations. “Certified” status represents the top 51 percent […]

RNS offers Olympic feature content to publishers

By Wendy Gustofson — August 1, 2016

Do you wish you had the budget to send a reporter to Brazil? Maybe you are already receiving Olympic sports updates from the Associated Press, but want more of a feature angle? Religion News Service has Olympic content that you won’t find anywhere else.

Pope Francis announces the next location of World Youth Day!

By Religion News LLC — August 1, 2016

WYD PANAMA 2019! Krakow, Poland (July 31st, 2016) Pope Francis during the closing Vigil at Campus Misericordiae, the final mass and farewell of WYD Krakow 2016, announces the next location of World Youth Day 2019 will be in the Central American country of Panama. After months of speculation, it is official that all pilgrims from […]

No more drawing lines

By Religion News LLC — July 28, 2016

Two political conventions just filled arenas and drew lines between “us” and “them.” But starting August 19, a breathtaking and rare collection of sought-after national speakers instead will draw big circles--as thousands of women pull up and take a chair.

DOCAT shows young people how to build a civilization of love

By Religion News LLC — July 26, 2016

YOUCAT, the hugely popular Youth Catechism, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, has sold millions of copies worldwide. DOCAT, which is the follow-up to YOUCAT, is a popular adaptation of the social doctrine of the Catholic Church that draws on Scripture, YOUCAT, the Catechism and the Compendium of Catholic Social Teaching, and features a foreword by Pope Francis, who will help launch the book worldwide today at World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.

Ahead of elections, biblical biography shines light on today’s political leadership

By Religion News LLC — July 25, 2016

For former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense Dov Zakheim, one biblical statesman in particular offers practical lessons for governance today: Nehemiah, the ancient Judean governor. Thus writes Zakheim, who served under the Reagan and George W. Bush administrations, in his new political biography: Nehemiah: Statesman and Sage (Maggid Books).

Priest & deacon association seek fraternity, continuity & clarity with mercy & compassion

By Religion News LLC — July 22, 2016

Members of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, a national association of priests & deacons with international affiliations in Great Britain, Ireland, and Australia, met July 12-15 for their annual conference to discuss the urgent need for doctrinal and moral clarity as well as seeking fraternal support in the pursuit of remaining faithful sons of the Church.

Dr. James Dobson endorses Donald J. Trump for President of the United States

By Religion News LLC — July 22, 2016

I have decided to endorse Donald J. Trump for President of the United States, not only because of my great concern about Hillary Clinton. I am supporting Mr. Trump primarily because I believe he is the most capable candidate to lead the United States of America in this complicated hour. I am also very enthusiastic by the selection of Gov. Mike Pence as Mr. Trump’s running mate. Together, I believe they will make America great again.

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – July 22, 2016

By Religion News LLC — July 20, 2016

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1947 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on July 22, 2016 (check local listings).

National Hispanic leaders oppose California Bill SB 1146

By Religion News LLC — July 19, 2016

In response to California Senate Bill 1146, Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, and other national, Hispanic leaders, have released the following joint statement:

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