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Survey: Drop in Eastern European antisemitism may be due to Zelenskyy effect
(RNS) — As arguably the world’s most famous Jew, he may also be contributing to a decline in antisemitic attitudes not only in Ukraine but also in neighboring Poland to the west and Russia to the east.
Back and forth continues over ‘queer and trans nuns’ inclusion in Dodgers Pride Night
(RNS) — At least one Roman Catholic nun has publicly spoken in support of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence ‘for their financial assistance to those in need.’
Bishop Vashti McKenzie on leading National Council of Churches as it nears 75 years
(RNS) — ‘I think that the difference, at this point, is that I am adding activism to advocacy,’ she said as she became NCC president after serving as interim leader.
Vatican questions how priest moved $17 million meant for missionary work into investment fund
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has asked aides to get to the bottom of how at least $17 million was transferred from the Vatican’s U.S.-based missionary fundraising coffers into an impact investing vehicle run by a priest.
Lawyers for Pittsburgh synagogue defendant admit he carried out deadliest US antisemitic attack
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bowers’ defense acknowledged at the outset of his federal trial that he was the gunman, but hope to spare the suburban truck driver a possible death sentence over the Oct. 27, 2018, massacre at the Tree of Life synagogue.
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Can Pope Francis bring peace to Ukraine?
(RNS) — The pope’s refusal to cheer either side in this war gives him credibility as mediator.
What is Theravada Buddhism? A scholar of Asian religions explains
(The Conversation) — Theravada Buddhism is the dominant religious system in several parts of South and Southeast Asia, but there is a rich diversity of beliefs and practices in this tradition.
How we are giving Jewish Heritage Month the attention it deserves
(RNS) — Most Americans would be surprised to hear that presidents have honored Jewish heritage 43 previous times.
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How evangelical Christian writer Jemar Tisby became a radioactive symbol of ‘wokeness’
(RNS)–Once an evangelical insider with a textbook conversion story, Tisby has become persona non grata in some Christian circles for his books on race and religion, including the 2019 bestseller, ‘The Color of Compromise.’
Mister Rogers Lego prototype a tribute to his ‘deep spiritual resonance’
(RNS) — Mister Rogers' Neighborhood could again become a household fixture, this time in the form of a Lego set.
