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RNS Morning Report: Texas Baptists affirm women in ‘ministerial’ roles as SBC debate moves to states
By Madeline MacRAE — July 21, 2023
RNS Morning Report: Casper ter Kuile sees America’s religious decline as an opportunity
By Madeline MacRAE — July 20, 2023
‘The defendant hated Jews’: In Pittsburgh synagogue trial, closing arguments debate intent
By Kathryn Post — June 15, 2023
PITTSBURGH (RNS) — 'He turned a sacred place of worship into a hunting ground,' said prosecutor Soo Song.
When it comes to religion, ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’ was decades ahead of its time
By Jana Riess — April 26, 2023
(RNS) — For me, the story’s attraction wasn’t just that it made me feel ‘seen’ in my anxieties about boys or periods or bras. It was also that someone finally understood my family’s complicated absence from religion.
Our Churchiest Episode Ever + Presiding Bishop Michael Curry
By Jonathan Woodward — April 6, 2023
Roxy and Katelyn are joined by the Most. Reverend Michael Curry to talk about the Holy Week liturgy, leading amid deep difference, and Jesus...lots of Jesus.
The ‘double effects’ of men behaving badly
By Phyllis Zagano — March 13, 2023
(RNS) — How some bishops and lay groups have become the de facto Catholic morality police.
New testimony at Vatican financial trial details intrigue over key witness’s deposition
By Claire Giangravé — January 13, 2023
(RNS) — The credibility of Monsignor Alberto Perlasca, a key witness to the Vatican prosecutors in the financial mega-trial, is currently being questioned.
Chicago pastor James Meeks bids a tearful farewell after 38 years at Salem Baptist
By Bob Smietana — January 9, 2023
(RNS) — After 38 years as a pastor, Meeks said he wanted to leave while his church was still doing well. The Rev. Charlie Dates, who grew up at Salem, will become pastor of one of Chicago's largest congregations. The farewell service was attended by politicians and friends, including Jesse Jackson and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Recent incidents from New York to California buttress concerns about Hinduphobia
By Richa Karmarkar — August 26, 2022
(RNS) — The attacks come just weeks after a Gandhi statue was vandalized and desecrated outside a Queens temple twice in less than a month.
The Soul Suck of Christian Fame + William Matthews
By Jonathan Woodward — August 24, 2022
William Matthews joined Katelyn and Roxy to discuss life in the performer spotlight, the physical, mental, and spiritual toll it takes, and what happens when you can no longer support the version of Christianity being taught from the stage.
Vatican finds ‘insufficient elements’ to open investigation into Cardinal Ouellet
By Marika Proctor — August 18, 2022
(RNS) — A woman has accused Cardinal Marc Ouellet, formerly the archbishop of Quebec, of inappropriately touching her lower back and kissing her on the cheek during public events that took place in 2010 and 2008.
Could Republicans be softening on same-sex marriage? Don’t bet on it.
By Jacob Lupfer — August 1, 2022
(RNS) — There is very little up-side to forcing Republicans in moderate areas to fall on their swords in a battle that cannot be won.
The simple Sikh teaching that can inspire us to resist hating those who hate us
By Simran Jeet Singh — July 27, 2022
(RNS) — Guru Nanak teaches that when we practice seeing the good in one another, we enter into a positive loop.
Grove City board accepts full CRT report, says college promoted CRT
By Kathryn Post — May 15, 2022
(RNS) — The conservative Christian college has been at the center of a politicized clash over critical race theory since November.
Benedict XVI takes confessional tone in response to allegations of abuse coverup
By Claire Giangravé — February 8, 2022
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While denying accusations of sexual abuse coverup, Benedict XVI issued a 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' to victims.
