People By Emily McFarlan MillerActor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’(RNS) — The actor said his own diverse faith background not only motivated him to take on the starring role in "Dark Waters" and to produce the film, but it has also grounded his activism over the years.December 10, 2019 By Claire GiangravéPope Francis taps Filipino Cardinal to Vatican's evangelization powerhouseVATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a surprise move, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, as the head of Propaganda Fide, the major Vatican department for evangelization, and signaling a possible papal successor.December 9, 2019 By Claire GiangravéFor one Afghan activist, her burqa is the shield allowing her to denounce corruption, TrumpVATICAN CITY (RNS) – In a school in downtown Rome on Friday (Dec. 6), the “bravest woman in Afghanistan” spoke to students about her faith, the Trump administration and the difficult legacy of four decades of war in her home country.December 9, 2019 By Charles C. CamosyPeter Singer on why we don't help the global poor and why we should(RNS) — 'To live an ethical life it's not enough to refrain from lying, stealing or killing,' says the renowned bioethicist. 'We have to assist people who lack the necessities they need to survive.'December 5, 2019 By Jeffrey SalkinWas Mister Rogers the messiah?(RNS) — Why the explosion of Fred Rogers-mania? Because the children's TV host is the antithesis of everything in this country today.November 27, 2019 By Emily McFarlan MillerGeorge Clements, Chicago priest known for adopting sons, dies at 87CHICAGO (RNS) — The civil rights activist's life turned into a made-for-TV movie after he became the first Catholic priest to adopt a child.November 26, 2019 TOP STORIES SEARCH: Search Submit Clear By Yonat ShimronUS rabbis from three Jewish movements call for Stephen Miller’s firing(RNS) — The statement follows a report from the Southern Poverty Law Center that revealed emails Miller sent to the conservative website Breitbart before he worked at the White House.November 22, 2019By Alejandra MolinaKay Warren to host annual gathering for survivors of suicideLOS ANGELES (RNS) — As she hosts her seventh Survivors of Suicide Loss Day at Saddleback Church this year, Kay Warren said there have been many strides in mental health awareness, but more needs to be done. November 22, 2019By Emily McFarlan MillerN.T. Wright explains the world of the New Testament in new bookCHICAGO (RNS) — 'The New Testament in Its World' captures — in nearly 1,000 pages, a workbook and series of lectures — the 'sweep of my teaching,' said the Anglican bishop and scholar.November 21, 2019By Joshua LazardWith Joel Osteen, Kanye drops a clue about his faith, and his kinship with Trump(RNS) — If Kanye’s understanding of God comes through the lens of African American New Thought, his egotism, ostentation and seeming megalomania have a historical and theological context.November 21, 2019By Charles C. CamosyMy friendship with Peter Singer 10 years on(RNS) — As Peter Singer's influential 2009 book 'The Life You Can Save,' is reissued in a 10th anniversary edition, our Catholic ethicist reviews his unlikely friendship with the champion of abortion rights.November 21, 2019By Aron HellerIsrael’s Netanyahu charged in corruption casesJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general on Thursday formally charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of corruption cases, throwing the country’s paralyzed political system into further disarray.November 21, 2019 SEARCH: Search Submit Clear Sections News Opinion Faiths ← Back Christianity ← Back Catholic Latter-Day Saints Orthodox Protestant ← Back Black Protestants Evangelical Mainline Judaism Islam Unaffiliated/Atheism Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Alternative Faiths Other Faiths Politics Science Arts Health & Lifestyle World U.S. People Podcasts Editor's Picks By Bob SmietanaLuke Putney testifies to the healing power of music, helping othersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Aspiring musician Luke Putney hopes to help others while recovering from a brain tumor and stroke that left him unable to walk and play his guitar or bass. Earlier this fall, he walked a modified marathon — a mile a day for 26 days — to raise money for his charity, which helps provide funds for music therapy.December 11, 2019By Jeffrey SalkinTo the Jews who applauded Trump(RNS) — Trump uses anti-Semitic themes and Jews love it. What is wrong with this picture? Everything. December 10, 2019By Jamie AtenThe new science of spiritual fortitude: The key to enduring faith(RNS) — Resilience has been touted as the key to a successful life. But the concept didn’t resonate with my personal experience of suffering from cancer.December 9, 2019
By Emily McFarlan MillerActor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’(RNS) — The actor said his own diverse faith background not only motivated him to take on the starring role in "Dark Waters" and to produce the film, but it has also grounded his activism over the years.December 10, 2019
By Claire GiangravéPope Francis taps Filipino Cardinal to Vatican's evangelization powerhouseVATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a surprise move, Pope Francis appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, as the head of Propaganda Fide, the major Vatican department for evangelization, and signaling a possible papal successor.December 9, 2019
By Claire GiangravéFor one Afghan activist, her burqa is the shield allowing her to denounce corruption, TrumpVATICAN CITY (RNS) – In a school in downtown Rome on Friday (Dec. 6), the “bravest woman in Afghanistan” spoke to students about her faith, the Trump administration and the difficult legacy of four decades of war in her home country.December 9, 2019
By Charles C. CamosyPeter Singer on why we don't help the global poor and why we should(RNS) — 'To live an ethical life it's not enough to refrain from lying, stealing or killing,' says the renowned bioethicist. 'We have to assist people who lack the necessities they need to survive.'December 5, 2019
By Jeffrey SalkinWas Mister Rogers the messiah?(RNS) — Why the explosion of Fred Rogers-mania? Because the children's TV host is the antithesis of everything in this country today.November 27, 2019
By Emily McFarlan MillerGeorge Clements, Chicago priest known for adopting sons, dies at 87CHICAGO (RNS) — The civil rights activist's life turned into a made-for-TV movie after he became the first Catholic priest to adopt a child.November 26, 2019
By Yonat ShimronUS rabbis from three Jewish movements call for Stephen Miller’s firing(RNS) — The statement follows a report from the Southern Poverty Law Center that revealed emails Miller sent to the conservative website Breitbart before he worked at the White House.November 22, 2019
By Alejandra MolinaKay Warren to host annual gathering for survivors of suicideLOS ANGELES (RNS) — As she hosts her seventh Survivors of Suicide Loss Day at Saddleback Church this year, Kay Warren said there have been many strides in mental health awareness, but more needs to be done. November 22, 2019
By Emily McFarlan MillerN.T. Wright explains the world of the New Testament in new bookCHICAGO (RNS) — 'The New Testament in Its World' captures — in nearly 1,000 pages, a workbook and series of lectures — the 'sweep of my teaching,' said the Anglican bishop and scholar.November 21, 2019
By Joshua LazardWith Joel Osteen, Kanye drops a clue about his faith, and his kinship with Trump(RNS) — If Kanye’s understanding of God comes through the lens of African American New Thought, his egotism, ostentation and seeming megalomania have a historical and theological context.November 21, 2019
By Charles C. CamosyMy friendship with Peter Singer 10 years on(RNS) — As Peter Singer's influential 2009 book 'The Life You Can Save,' is reissued in a 10th anniversary edition, our Catholic ethicist reviews his unlikely friendship with the champion of abortion rights.November 21, 2019
By Aron HellerIsrael’s Netanyahu charged in corruption casesJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general on Thursday formally charged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a series of corruption cases, throwing the country’s paralyzed political system into further disarray.November 21, 2019
By Bob SmietanaLuke Putney testifies to the healing power of music, helping othersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Aspiring musician Luke Putney hopes to help others while recovering from a brain tumor and stroke that left him unable to walk and play his guitar or bass. Earlier this fall, he walked a modified marathon — a mile a day for 26 days — to raise money for his charity, which helps provide funds for music therapy.December 11, 2019
By Jeffrey SalkinTo the Jews who applauded Trump(RNS) — Trump uses anti-Semitic themes and Jews love it. What is wrong with this picture? Everything. December 10, 2019
By Jamie AtenThe new science of spiritual fortitude: The key to enduring faith(RNS) — Resilience has been touted as the key to a successful life. But the concept didn’t resonate with my personal experience of suffering from cancer.December 9, 2019
