Poet Cavafy remains an unlikely symbol of Greek culture in Egypt
By Joseph Hammond — September 20, 2021
ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (RNS) — He was born and died in Alexandria, Egypt, then home to a large Greek community that began immigrating to Egypt in the 19th century. Writing primarily in Greek and little published during his lifetime, Cavafy's works have been translated into more than 40 languages.
RNS Updated Budget — Thursday, September 9, 2021
By Religion News Service — September 9, 2021
NEWS STORY RNS-Interfaith-911: 9/11 became a catalyst for interfaith relations and cooperation (RNS) — In the decades before 9/11, “three faiths” referred to Protestants, Catholics and Jews, with rare instances of partnerships beyond those between Christians or within Judeo-Christian circles. After the terrorist attack, there was increased intentionality in widening U.S. interfaith relations to include […]
Photos of the Week: Mass with puppets, temple rededication
By Jessi Dodge — July 2, 2021
(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo selection includes a Hindu temple rededication, Mass with puppets and more. Note: RNS is expanding Photos of the Week to include reader photos. Please submit current photos of your practice of religion, spirituality or […]
Mormon excommunication: Need not be present to win!
By Jana Riess — April 22, 2021
(RNS) — I find excommunication to be not only a theologically barbaric practice but also one of dubious utility. It doesn’t come from the example of Jesus. It also doesn’t work.
RNS Opening Budget — Tuesday, March 30, 2021
By Religion News Service — March 30, 2021
NEWS BRIEF RNS-Officer-Mass: Eric Talley, ‘a faithful and heroic officer’ killed in Boulder shooting, honored in Catholic funeral Mass (RNS) — A Catholic funeral Mass was held Monday (March 29) for Eric Talley, the Boulder police officer who was one of the 10 people killed in the mass shooting at a King Soopers grocery store. […]