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It’s no longer Sunday best for the Church of England
By Catherine Pepinster — July 14, 2017
LONDON (RNS) — But will they convince young people it’s a 21st-century institution they want to join?
Italy uses imams in prisons to deter extremism among inmates
By Frances D'Emilio — July 12, 2017
(AP) — Italy has relied mostly on arresting and deporting suspected extremists to try to keep the country safe from terrorism. But the Italian government has come to embrace prevention, too, especially in the prisons it doesn't want to become training grounds for potential extremists.
Does Judaism = liberalism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 15, 2017
Whether or not Judaism is liberalism, it still must speak to the world.
Pennsylvania monsignor to plead guilty to embezzling $500,000
By David DeKok — April 6, 2017
(RNS) “He is ashamed and remorseful, and hopes he can someday redeem himself in the eyes of the archdiocese and parishioners,” said his lawyer.
In ‘turbulent times,’ 500 rabbis look for ways to resist and cope
By Lauren Markoe — March 20, 2017
(RNS) In his first few weeks in office, President Trump administration has given progressive-minded rabbis much to resist and counter, and it's exhausting, said one rabbi attending the Central Council of American Rabbis meeting in Atlanta.
Amazon ad features Muslim cleric
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 21, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO (USA Today) The most surprising thing about Amazon’s latest ad for its Prime service is that it appears to be the first time a Muslim cleric has been featured in a television ad shown in the United States.
Faith leaders ask Clinton not to ignore black church concerns
By Adelle M. Banks — November 1, 2016
(RNS) The letter, signed by Democrats and independents, outlined frustrations with some of Clinton’s statements about abortion and requested a meeting 'during your first 100 days in office.'
Episcopal Church elects first black woman diocesan bishop
By Yonat Shimron — October 28, 2016
(RNS) While she is not the first black female bishop in the Episcopal Church, those who preceded her held the title of “suffragan bishop,” a subordinate to the diocesan bishop.
Rabbis mull whether to talk about politics on the High Holy Days
By Lauren Markoe — September 29, 2016
(RNS) Three rabbis give sneak peeks at their sermons for the High Holy Days as Jews welcome a New Year and atone for the past year's sins.
World’s oldest Catholic bishop dies at age 104 in New Jersey
By Jerome Socolovsky — September 21, 2016
NEW YORK (Reuters) -- The world's oldest Roman Catholic bishop, who championed civil rights and promoted equality for women in the church, has died in New Jersey at age 104, church officials said.
Clergy for a new drug policy
By Martin E. Marty — September 13, 2016
...priests, ministers, and rabbis are on the front line and frustrated by the futility of the War on Drugs.
Top of the church shopper’s list: Strong preaching
By Lauren Markoe — August 23, 2016
(RNS) Nothing beats a great sermon, the research shows.
Pastors rarely asked to wed same-sex couples
By Adelle M. Banks — August 18, 2016
(RNS) Researchers also found that fewer than half of Protestant senior pastors say their churches permit LGBT people to serve, even in limited ways.
Nigerian cardinal escapes injury as attacks on clergy mount
By Fredrick Nzwili — May 4, 2016
(RNS) The attack on the cardinal comes amid increasing violence and kidnappings of clergy for ransom in the West African country.
Brazilian judge trains clergy to mediate domestic disputes
By Janet Tappin Coelho — April 4, 2016
RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) The "To Mediate is Divine" program offers a simpler and cheaper arbitration route with the goal of developing alternative methods of conflict resolution.