(RNS) — The answer, improbable at the time, was, ‘Yes, they shall.’

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the aftermath of two mass shootings in the United States, Vesak commemorations for Buddhists and more.

(RNS) — Madame Pamita’s new book ‘Baba Yaga’s Book of Witchcraft’ was released just after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine — ‘exactly at the time that it was so needed,’ she said.

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — ‘The Archdiocese of Los Angeles was not properly informed prior to the filming either by the priest contacted at the parish, or the campaign,’ the statement read, adding that it does not endorse political candidates.

(RNS) — Young Jews are rejecting establishment-backed Democratic candidates supported by AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a group that supports pro-Israel candidates in both parties.

(RNS) — Support for abortion rights is often rooted in the ethic of individual choice.

(RNS) — ‘She is not to be admitted to Holy Communion unless and until she publicly repudiate her support for abortion ‘rights’ and confess and receive absolution for her cooperation in this evil in the sacrament of Penance,’ Cordileone wrote.

(RNS) — Slow-cooked brisket proves to be a valuable means for bringing Jews to a Shabbas meal.

(RNS) — Economically vulnerable people of color are significantly more anti-abortion than rich white folks are.

(RNS) — The layoffs come as the church struggles to rebound from COVID-19 and the scandal involving co-founder Bill Hybels.