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Pope Francis at 10 years: A reformer’s learning curve
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pope who once envisioned a papacy of 'two or three' years shows no signs of slowing down.
Anju Bhargava: Getting Hinduism a seat at the table
(RNS) — Bhargava is among a rising cohort of American Hindu leaders becoming more public about their spirituality. They're inspired by the Hindu concept of "seva" — selfless service.
How a little-known editor made God a bestseller by helping Americans let go of religion
(RNS) — A chance encounter at a party led religion professor Stephen Prothero to rediscover the story of Eugene Exman, a longtime book publisher who helped transform American religion.
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Young people flourish where faith leaders see color
(RNS) — If you ask young people to leave race at home, you might as well tell them to stay home, too.
The ‘double effects’ of men behaving badly
(RNS) — How some bishops and lay groups have become the de facto Catholic morality police.
30 years later, Waco siege still resonates – especially among anti-government extremists
(The Conversation) — Waco has been used as a rallying cry for decades, two scholars of domestic extremism explain.
Robots are performing Hindu rituals — some devotees fear they’ll replace worshippers
(The Conversation) — The use of AI and robotic technology in worship is raising profound questions about its long-term consequences. Will it lead to the betterment of society or replace practitioners?
Why the pronouns used for God matter
(The Conversation) — With the Church of England considering gender-neutral language to refer to God, a feminist theologian explains how Christianity has historically recognized many pronouns to refer to the divine.
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Nuns, friars partner to explore future for iconic shuttered Hollywood monastery
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The chapel, gift shop and beloved peanut brittle and pumpkin bread business have remained open.
American Jews will protest Israel finance minister’s speech in DC
(RNS) — Israel’s finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, a right-wing Israeli politician, is scheduled to speak Sunday (March 12).
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