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Faith, medical leaders collaborate to get COVID-19 vaccine in arms of more people
(RNS) — ‘A really wonderful facet of this work is the multifaith cooperation that we’re seeing already,’ said White House official Melissa Rogers.
Biden signals willingness to dialogue with bishops and other faith leaders
(RNS) — Melissa Rogers, restored to the White House faith partnerships office, listens to all sides of a dispute.
Biden signs executive order reestablishing White House faith office
(RNS) — The order reappoints Melissa Rogers, who headed the office under President Barack Obama.
Biden administration finalizes rule on religious liberty protections
(RNS) — ‘Today’s announcement establishes uniform policies to safeguard Americans from religious discrimination in social services,’ said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Secular organizers say interfaith spaces should include atheists, nonbelievers
(RNS) — It is perplexing, some say, when interfaith leaders refer to the religious freedom movement as ‘radically inclusive’ while ‘one of the biggest sections of society’ is left out of the conversation.
In latest twist for faith-based initiative, Biden tacks back toward religious freedoms
(RNS) — The administration restores safeguards for federally funded faith-based service providers.
Interfaith summit dreams of America as a potluck, not a battlefield
(RNS) — Hundreds of interfaith campus leaders gathered in Chicago to reimagine America as a potluck, where everyone is welcome — rather than a melting pot.
10 years after shooting, Wisconsin Sikhs lead interfaith conversation on safety
(Interfaith America) — In the decade since the Oak Creek shooting, hate crimes against places of worship have been on the rise.
Christian leaders meet with White House to advocate for social programs, voting rights
(RNS) — ‘Those who have benefited the most should contribute to the common good of society and invest in the most vulnerable,’ the faith leaders said in a letter.
Biden White House officials hold first meeting with atheist, secular groups
(RNS) — The May 14 meeting followed previous meetings representatives of the secular community had with the Obama administration in 2010 and 2013.
Obama faith adviser accuses Trump counterpart of laying spiritual groundwork for Capitol insurrection
(RNS) — ‘The chickens came home to roost on Jan. 6,’ said Joshua DuBois, faith adviser to Barack Obama, in an exchange with Johnnie Moore, an evangelical Christian adviser to Donald Trump.
JOIN US! Religion News Association to host virtual ‘Mini-con’ April 22
Fauci and Collins join interfaith leaders at cathedral vaccine ‘confidence event’
(RNS) — A couple dozen religious leaders — of Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths — received their shots from local health officials at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday.
RNS Updated Budget — Tuesday, March 16, 2021
NEWS STORY RNS-Taylor-Lindsay: Taylor University announces D. Michael Lindsay as new president (RNS) — Taylor University announced Tuesday (March 16) that D. Michael Lindsay, outgoing president of Gordon College, will become the next president of the Christian liberal arts school in Upland, Indiana. The previous president, Paul Lowell Haines, resigned from Taylor in August 2019, not long […]
Why we need to work with houses of worship on COVID-19 vaccinations
(RNS) — Faith-based organizations are familiar to many, and countless religious leaders are enthusiastic about helping Americans get vaccinated.