RNS Press Releases
Learn how to be holy this Lenten season
By Religion News LLC — February 23, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — In HOW TO BE HOLY: First Steps in Becoming a Saint, author Dr. Peter Kreeft lays out simple steps that will help anyone wanting to grow in holiness. An author of more than 75 books, Kreeft explains that this is the most important topic he’s ever written about — how one becomes holy […]
Intersection of faith and global community is focus of RCC 2016 Saturday keynote
By Religion News LLC — February 19, 2016
A former Archbishop of Canterbury and the Secretary General of the International Religious Liberty Association have been added to the Saturday, April 2 program of the Religion Communicators Council 2016 Convention in New York. The convention’s Saturday keynote lunch, “Intersections: Faith and the Global Community,” will feature presentations by Lord George Carey, who served as […]
Malteser International Americas supporting global effort to strengthen emergency aid for Syrian refugees
By Religion News LLC — February 18, 2016
MIAMI – Today, Malteser International Americas scaled up its support for tens of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing for their lives from Aleppo –the largest city in Syria- towards the Turkish border. Malteser International Americas is pledging to secure critical relief for refugees seeking safety, shelter, food and water from the ongoing civil war and […]
University of Redlands awarded grant to fund fresh look at world religion
By Religion News LLC — February 18, 2016
Maps have a rich and influential history that informs the study and practice of religion. The stories they tell, however, can be misleading, or at least limited, says University of Redlands Associate Professor of Religion Lillian Larsen. Supported by a generous grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, and […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – February 19, 2016
By Religion News LLC — February 17, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1925 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 19, 2016 (check local listings). Pope at the Border – Pope Francis’ visit to the US-Mexican border this week is highlighting a priority he has repeated […]
Hillsong Church launches in Phoenix area
By Religion News LLC — February 16, 2016
PHOENIX – Hillsong Church, a global church founded in Australia with 15 locations and over 100,000 in weekly attendance, announces the launch of it’s third US congregation in the Phoenix, Arizona area on February 21, 2016. The Phoenix site will initially offer six Sunday worship experiences on three campuses with additional sites under consideration. “After 15 […]
Proclaim 16 to feature presidential candidates forum
By Ron Ribiat — February 15, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Proclaim 16, the NRB International Christian Media Convention, will feature a Presidential Candidates Forum. Taking place just days before the “Super Tuesday” primaries in Tennessee and many nearby states, this will be an opportunity not to be missed. “This is a pivotal year for our nation, and Christian communicators will be well-served […]
When God Left the Building now available on DVD
By Religion News LLC — February 15, 2016
A provocative new film providing a candid examination of the recent decline of the American church is set to release on DVD. The documentary When God Left the Building explores why American churches are facing declining attendance and support. It will be available on DVD February 15. To make the film, director Thom Schultz and […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – February 12, 2016
By Religion News LLC — February 10, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1924 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 12, 2016 (check local listings). Israel Boycott Controversy – Deborah Potter reports on the BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) movement that is intended to pressure Israel […]
Calvary Church honors Dr. John H. Munro on 10th anniversary as Senior Pastor
By Religion News LLC — February 9, 2016
On Sunday, February 7, the congregation of Calvary Church celebrated a decade of ministry with Senior Pastor Dr. John H. Munro, and his wife, Gudny. The Scottish “Preacher of Grace and Shepherd of Souls,” is the ninth senior pastor to lead the Charlotte flock since the church was founded in 1939. At the 9:45 AM […]
Episcopal clergy offer Ashes to Go in Alexandria, VA
By Religion News LLC — February 6, 2016
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Clergy members from Historic Christ Church, Immanuel Church on the Hill and Church of the Resurrection will offer the imposition of ashes for morning commuters at three Alexandria locations on Ash Wednesday, February 10, 2016.Historic Christ Church clergy will be offering Ashes to Go to morning commuters from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. […]
Malteser International Americas takes action in Colombia to protect pregnant women and their unborn babies from the Zika virus
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2016
MIAMI – In an effort to protect Latin America’s most vulnerable — specifically pregnant woman and their unborn babies — against the Zika virus, Malteser International Americas is stepping up its prevention and education efforts in Latin America. On Monday, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Zika virus as a “public health emergency of […]
Major gathering of Christian leaders converging in April to grapple with solutions to the impact of internet pornography on the Church
By Religion News LLC — February 5, 2016
“Set Free Global Summit” in Greensboro, NC on April 4-7 to Host 30 Eminent Christian Thought Leaders with Practical Advice on Pornography Issues Special Study Findings to be Presented About Pornography Use in America and in the Church. To register for the event, go to: http://setfreesummit.org PLANO, Texas — A major gathering of Christian leaders will converge […]
Austrian President Heinz Fischer says Austria must face challenge of integrating refugees with dialogue
By Religion News LLC — February 4, 2016
Speaking at the International Dialogue Centre on Tuesday, the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Dr. Heinz Fischer, stressed the importance of interreligious dialogue as Austria faces the challenges of integrating refugees fleeing turmoil and violence in the Middle East. The President said that if the country does not face these challenges now, then […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – February 5, 2016
By Religion News LLC — February 3, 2016
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1923 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on February 5, 2016 (check local listings). Hamtramck, Michigan Muslims – Hamtramck, Michigan was once the home of an auto-manufacturing plant that employed 45,000 workers. Its population then […]