Religion News Roundup
Garner protests * Vatican windfall * Prince Vladimir: Friday’s Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — December 5, 2014
A second day of protests continued across the nation. The Vatican turned up hundreds of millions of euros. Vladimir Putin traces his heritage to Prince Vladimir.
‘I Can’t Breathe’ * Satanic Christmas * The pope’s presents : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — December 4, 2014
(RNS) It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Or something like that. That and more in today's Roundup.
Jesus Selfie * Big Nativity * Pope Musical: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — December 3, 2014
Persecution, true and false. India wants its bliss back. Red State faith. Comedy on Christian campuses. And the German PM does a "wicked" Pope Benedict impression.
Austin shooter * Giving Tuesday * Lost & Found : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — December 2, 2014
The Austin shooter considered himself a very religious man. A bowling alley turns into a church and finds something small and precious. And it's not just Tuesday . . . it's Giving Tuesday!
Ferguson followup * Francis trip * Advent calendars: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — December 1, 2014
Churches urge both peace and activism after the decision in Ferguson. Pope Francis drew headlines during his trip to Turkey. Plus, 12 Advent calendars to keep you busy.
Pilgrim-igrants * Ferguson Theology * Papal Zingers: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — November 26, 2014
Guns v. God in DC. Pardoning turkeys -- and people? Inconvenient sabbath, chopped liver pie for Thanksgiving, and the "turkey man" who passed up chemo to cook for the homeless.
No indictment * Erdogan’s girls * Israel’s Jewishness : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — November 25, 2014
Faith in the justice system takes a hit. Turkey's president says women are not equal to men. And could Israel be more Jewish?
Marion Barry funeral * The Good Wife’s atheism * Ferguson fuel: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 24, 2014
A longtime mayor of DC could receive quite the funeral. TV tests: Will voters vote for an atheist? Plus, Ferguson activists are finding safe places in churches.
Quoting Exodus * Cool nuns * Cardinal and mayor: Friday’s Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — November 21, 2014
The president quotes from Exodus. Google doodle honors a nun. Two powerful New Yorkers have forged an unexpected friendship.
Patti Smith Rocks * Pope Jokes * Bullet Rosaries: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — November 19, 2014
The latest from the Jerusalem synagogue attack, Brittany Maynard's mom rips the Vatican, Cardinal Burke doubles down, and former Pope Benedict edits himself
Cupich knocks * Synagogue slayings * Colander head : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — November 18, 2014
Chicago welcomes its new archbishop. Terrorists slay four worshippers in a Jerusalem synagogue. And in the name of religious freedom, Utah allows a woman to take an unusual photo.
ISIS ‘pure evil’* Pope still Catholic* Comet song: Monday’s roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 17, 2014
Ferguson, Mo., is on edge. Another American has been beheaded by ISIS. But all is not grim. We get Pope Francis and Patti Smith in the same sentence. And a comet 'sings.'
Serial appeal * Ebola doctor * #BreakTheInternet: Friday’s news roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — November 14, 2014
The new Serial podcast is buzzing. Plus, another doctor who has contracted Ebola in Africa will be transported to the U.S. And there's a better way to break the Internet than Kim Kardashian.
FBI v. MLK * Holidays, Shmolidays * Yoda the Monk: Thursday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — November 13, 2014
The complete text of the FBI's "suicide letter" to Martin Luther King, Jr. No "Francis Effect" in Latin America? More on the comet craze. Another Mrs. Jesus? Puh-leeze!
Interstellar theology * Papal mojo * Arafat finds Jesus : Wednesday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — November 12, 2014
(RNS) "Interstellar" is the most religious non-religious movie ever made: Discuss. Did Yasser Arafat find Jesus on his deathbed? And who gets the lump of coal for coming up with The Mensch on the Bench?
