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Need to know: Thursday, March 30, 2017
Jehovah’s Witnesses fear Russian government may ban them
Russia’s Supreme Court will soon decide whether to label Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist group, a designation members of the faith fear would lead to the shuttering of their more than 2,300 congregations there.
Pope Francis proposes a cure for populism
In his address last week to the leaders of the beleaguered European Union, the Pope called for a bold new solidarity.
Karen Pence is the vice president’s ‘prayer warrior,’ gut check and shield
Supporters and critics alike cite her as a force behind her husband’s socially conservative stances, including his opposition to gay marriage. “You can’t get a dime between them,” said a member of the Trump transition team.
Chicago area Muslims, Jews seek new alliances and understanding
Alarmed by a rise in hateful rhetoric and threats, members of both communities who have clashed in the past over Israel and Middle East politics now are sharing meals, discussing books and visiting each other's houses of worship to offer comfort and support.
Smurfette removed from film posters to avoid ‘inciting feelings’ in ultra-Orthodox Israeli city
The municipality of Bnei Brak has an ordinance that prevents posters or billboards featuring women.
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Latest news from RNS
Pope backs nuclear weapons ban treaty
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff spoke as talks on a proposed global nuclear arms ban at the United Nations seem doomed to fail with the U.S., France, Britain and South Korea among nearly 40 countries boycotting the talks.
Religiously affiliated hospital pensions at the center of Supreme Court case
A sleeper of a case before the Supreme Court pits three hospitals against employees who object to the institutions’ religious exemption from the law that protects pensions.
Lutheran refugee agency is ‘cautiously hopeful’ following blocked immigration order
President Trump's executive order would have more than halved the number of refugees accepted by the United States from the current ceiling of 110,000.
More views from RNS
Francis’ clericalism of mercy is perpetuating the sex abuse scandal
Marie Collins' resignation should be a wake-up call for the pope.
Why we invited Rasmea Odeh to our conference
(RNS) As a Jew, a rabbi and deputy director at Jewish Voice for Peace, I want to be part of creating cultures and societies centered on justice. That's why I stand behind the invitation of a Palestinian convicted of bombings in Israel to our conference this weekend.
Cardinal William Keeler was a bridge-builder. He was also my friend
(RNS) Facts, of course, are necessary in any obituary, but facts alone cannot capture the essence of the man who was an extraordinary global leader in building human bridges of mutual respect and understanding between Roman Catholics and Jews.
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Bonus tracks
- With God on their side: how evangelicals entered American politics
- Iceland’s pagans enjoy dramatic rise
- For some, Passover seder will address global refugee crisis
- Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on clearing scriptural minefields and building interfaith friendships
- Modern millennial pilgrimage: 75 miles of walking and reflection to Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey
