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Congress’ new class has much higher percentage of Christians than American public
By Adelle M. Banks — January 3, 2023
(RNS) — Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an independent from Arizona, remains the only member of the new Congress who uses the description of religiously unaffiliated.
The Green family’s other collection
By David Van Biema — February 21, 2018
(RNS) — While the Museum of the Bible is trying to sort out the origins of its holdings after a U.S. government lawsuit over the 'unlawful importation' of artifacts, a much larger sibling collection in Oklahoma City is not part of the housecleaning effort. (Analysis)
Anti-abortion Democrats navigate divide between March for Life and the Women’s March
By Jack Jenkins — January 19, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Democrats who oppose abortion while also holding progressive views find their position increasingly tenuous in today’s polarized political climate.
Callista Gingrich may have a built-in advantage to her new role as Vatican ambassador
By Christopher Lamb — July 24, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Given major disagreements between Pope Francis and President Trump, the ambassador can only benefit from being able to pick up the phone and talk to her husband's close ally. (ANALYSIS)
4 evangelicals, 4 different ways to consider Trump
By Trevin Wax — September 26, 2016
(RNS) At a recent 'evangelical debate' on Trump in Washington, two speakers opposed Trump; two supported him. Here’s how their arguments played out.
Mormons are less Republican this year, and Trump is not the only reason why
By Jana Riess — September 15, 2016
(RNS) Does Mormons' dislike of Donald Trump explain why some are exiting the GOP? We unpack the new Pew data on religion and political party affiliation.
Will Bernie Sanders’ defeat also end America’s latest Great Awakening?
By David Gibson — June 7, 2016
(RNS) The most secular candidate in modern times has inspired what looks like a classic religious revival. U.S. history also shows what a disappointing end could mean for Sanders’ disciples, and the country.
3 ways Pope Francis’ opening on women deacons can change Catholicism
By David Gibson — May 17, 2016
(RNS) Ordaining women as deacons may, or may not, happen, but the process could have other, maybe unintended, consequences.
British Labour Party struggles to root out anti-Semitism
By guest — May 6, 2016
(RNS) The scandal stems from an unapologetic criticism of Israel for its actions in the occupied territories and elsewhere.
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