RNS Press Releases
Liguori elects new president and expands management team
By Religion News LLC — September 18, 2015
LIGUORI, Mo. – Liguori Publications’ board of directors has elected Father Byron Miller, C.Ss.R., as president, effective Sept. 14. Miller, the former executive director of the National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos in New Orleans, succeeds Father Donald Willard, C.Ss.R., who served as Liguori’s president for two years. “I’m very happy to be here,” said […]
Our news tells the story: We long for healing and hope
By Religion News LLC — September 17, 2015
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Think Charleston, S.C., and Ferguson, Mo.: In a world sorely in need of healing and hope comes Space for Grace, a national gathering focused on providing opportunities for dialogue and discussion about living a life of faith, becoming a guerilla of grace, in the midst of modern-day divisive issues of race, […]
The Young Messiah trailer debut
By Religion News LLC — September 17, 2015
Watch the newly released trailer here Remaining true to the nature of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, The Young Messiah is an inspirational story for the entire family centering on His childhood. At a time when Jesus begins to understand that He is different from the other children, He turns to His parents […]
Religion Communicators Council extends new membership offer in celebration of 2016 convention
By Religion News LLC — September 17, 2015
NEW YORK — The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) has scheduled its 2016 annual convention – “Faith-based Communications: Bridges, Avenues, and Intersections” – for March 31-April 2, 2016 in New York City. RCC is extending a special membership offer to mark the occasion. New members joining for 2016 will receive membership for the remainder of 2015 […]
Writer, producer Brian Bird teams with inspiring sports film based on amazing true story
By Religion News LLC — September 17, 2015
LOS ANGELES – Hollywood veteran Brian Bird—writer and executive producer of Paramount Pictures’ star-studded feature film CAPTIVE—is joining the inspiring new sports drama, TOUCHDOWN ON THE TUNDRA, as an executive producer and will partner with WGA-Award-winning writer, John Wierick, in penning the script. From CineVantage Productions, TOUCHDOWN ON THE TUNDRA is the true story of […]
Giroux and Merton: One of the great literary friendships of the 20th century
By Religion News LLC — September 17, 2015
The Letters of Robert Giroux and Thomas Merton Edited and Annotated by Patrick Samway, S.J. Foreword by Jonathan Montaldo “This volume provides Thomas Merton readers with a unique perspective on his development as a published author and a deepened appreciation of Robert Giroux’s role in fostering that development. The book is both a lively and […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly – September 18, 2015
By Religion News LLC — September 16, 2015
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is a production of THIRTEEN Productions LLC for WNET. Visit www.pbs.org/religionandethics for additional information. Show #1903 will be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on September 18 (check local listings). Pope Francis in the US – The pope arrives Tuesday for five busy days in Washington, New York and Philadelphia. Kim Lawton […]
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States
By Religion News LLC — September 16, 2015
A highlight of the 19th season of Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly which began Friday, September 4, will be substantial coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to the United States in a special three-part series scheduled to be fed over PBS at 5:00 p.m. EST on September 18, 25 and October 2 (check local listings). Please note, […]
A nun’s story
By Religion News LLC — September 16, 2015
MARYKNOLL, NY – A peerless spiritual writer and teacher. A leading reformer of religious life. An inspiring advocate for justice and peace. A forceful crusader for women’s rights who refused to be silenced by the Vatican. Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister is recognized around the world, admired by many and criticized by others for her outspoken […]
VeggieTales® Creator Releases Full Trailer for Space Adventure Today
By Religion News LLC — September 15, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Phil Vischer, creator of “VeggieTales®,” today released the much anticipated full trailer for his first narrative video tale in nearly a decade, “Galaxy Buck: Mission to Sector 9,” releasing October 20, 2015. Featuring Vischer’s lovable and familiar characters from the bestselling video series, “Buck Denver Asks® … What’s in the Bible?,” “Mission […]
Francis of Assisi will come to life for 800 children from New York City
By Ron Ribiat — September 15, 2015
In honor of Pope Francis’s visit to New York City, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York, has invited the Francis in the Schools program from California to stage a celebration of the inspiring life of the pontiff’s namesake, Francis of Assisi, for 800 third- through-fifth-grade children from nearly a dozen schools […]
Senior religious leaders in Nigeria call for dialogue to build peace
By Religion News LLC — September 15, 2015
A delegation from International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) visited Nigeria to search for opportunities to expand its involvement in peacebuilding in the country through the use of interreligious dialogue. The delegation – led by KAICIID Deputy Secretary General for External Relations, Ambassador Alvaro Albacete, and Senior Adviser, Professor Mohammed Abu-Nimer, with Ambassador Yahaya Lawal and Dr. […]
Celebrating its 50th year, ORU continues to grow
By Religion News LLC — September 14, 2015
TULSA, Okla.— Oral Roberts University President William M. Wilson announced the university’s seventh consecutive year of enrollment growth for the 2015-2016 academic year for the globally-focused, Tulsa-based institution. This announcement comes as the university is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary during a Global Celebration Week, October 19-24. Total enrollment is 3,611, an increase of […]
Free webinar tackles Supreme Court’s impact on churches, ministries
By Religion News LLC — September 11, 2015
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Church and ministry leaders seeking guidance on legal compliance yet remaining true to their beliefs following Supreme Court decisions on same-sex marriage and abortion can benefit from a free webinar on Sept. 18 with experts from Lewis Roca Rothgerber, LLP, a leader in religious institutions law. The free webinar, Churches and […]
“CAPTIVE” movie celebrates theatrical release with purposeful event
By Religion News LLC — September 11, 2015
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – One day prior to the theatrical release of the upcoming film “CAPTIVE”, moviegoers will gather in theaters for “Captive: Night of Purpose” to witness the life-changing story of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols in the Paramount Pictures thriller. The event will take place on September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in more than 50 […]
