Religion News Roundup
Burke bumped * PK prosecutor * Looking up to Sagan: Monday’s Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — November 10, 2014
This was a big news weekend. High-or-low lights include a possible promotion, a definite demotion and an act of compassion afoul of the law.
Political demons * Megachurch megaproblems * Godly guilt : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — November 6, 2014
(RNS) Get ready for more sparks from Colorado politics. You really ought to call your mother more -- even if you're not Jewish or Catholic. And Justin Welby stands up for our beleaguered profession.
Election Aftermath * ‘Fix My Choir’ * Ebola Blues: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — November 5, 2014
Is the Religious Right back? The Secular Left dead? Pope Francis will check out the Shroud of Turin, and Baylor's Baptists ought to be blushing...
Mohler’s rebuke * Brittany’s legacy * Holy goats : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — November 4, 2014
Today is voting day. Al Mohler says Christians must exercise their civic duty. Brittany Maynard's death leads to legislating. And a visit to the land of the holy goats.
Haunted houses * Assisted suicide * The color of death: Friday’s Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — October 31, 2014
Brittany Maynard cancels her death date. New York and Chicago brace for Catholic church and school closings. The Sistine Chapel's frescoes are turning white.
Penguin christening * Uber as ISIS? * Muhammad sightings : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — October 30, 2014
(RNS) Today's religion headlines are full of tricks and treats. Take your pick in today's Roundup -- and hope you're not the kid who ends up with a lame sack full of raisins and pencils.
Making Atheists * Halloween Wars * Good Mourning: Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — October 29, 2014
Can you dress as a "Mermonk" for Halloween? Can you even celebrate it? Pope Francis: bad Christians create good atheists. What an 'American Jihad' looks like ...
Francis’ Evolution * Criticizing Kebabs * Welby’s Lament : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — October 28, 2014
(RNS) Pope Francis doesn't have a problem with evolution. Some French politicians have a problem with the kebab. And Justin Welby has a problem with xenophobes.
Celebrate freedom * Ebola Ebola Ebola * Pope Francis’ ‘Oscar’: Monday’s Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 27, 2014
You're free to be religious, litigious, and humorous today before Halloween -- or mid-term election campaign ads -- scare you. But first, check our roundup.
NYC Ebola freakout * Post-Christian quiz * Shia finds God: Friday’s Roundup
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — October 24, 2014
Are you a post-Christian or a Franciscan nun? (Ya gotta love the test-yourself world.) Today's roundup has E-bowl-a, Mormon polygamy and more.
Dancing priests! * Puppies! * Papal empanadas! : Thursday’s Roundup
By Kevin Eckstrom — October 23, 2014
(RNS) A little something to brighten your day, scratch your head or send you back under the covers, depending on your mood. All in today's Roundup.
Pope to NY? * Bradlee to heaven? * Is Twitter evil? Wednesday’s Roundup
By David Gibson — October 22, 2014
Pope Francis appears headed to the Big Apple. The late Ben Bradlee on where he thinks he's headed now. Will Chicago's new archbishop ditch the mansion?
Sex tape * Mormon weddings * Klinghoffer opera : Tuesday’s Roundup
By Lauren Markoe — October 21, 2014
We made a sex tape. Some hopeful Mormons thought their rules on weddings had changed. And the Klinghoffer opera goes up at the Met -- but not without a hitch.
Ministers sue * Ebola ban * 9/11 rebuilding: Monday’s news roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 20, 2014
Ministers say they could face fines and jail for not conducting same-sex marriages. Experts say travel bans for Ebola would cut off the worst-hit countries. And the lone church destroyed on 9/11 will begin rebuilding.
Report due * Hillsong’s pass * Maher’s generalizations: Friday’s Roundup
By Yonat Shimron — October 17, 2014
Catholics are anticipating “the report,” due Saturday. Hillsong pastor takes a pass. Bill Maher defends making generalizations.
