Donald Trump
Chaldeans in US: Why aren’t more Christians speaking out against deportations to Iraq?
By Lauren Markoe — June 15, 2017
(RNS) They're frustrated by evangelicals who have expressed outrage over the persecution of Christians in the Middle East but who have been silent about the Chaldeans who face deportation.
The Twitterverse pounces on Reza Aslan’s firing
By Madeleine Buckley — June 13, 2017
(RNS) People expressed concern about Aslan's firing and some suggested his Muslim identity may have played a role.
White House confirms Jerry Falwell Jr. on education task force
By Kimberly Winston — June 12, 2017
(RNS) The Liberty University president said he will be one of 15 college presidents to participate in the White House project.
How Trump is highlighting divisions among Southern Baptists
By Yonat Shimron — June 12, 2017
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The disagreements are serious, have the attention of leadership and could pose a financial threat to the Southern Baptist Convention, which unlike some other denominations is a network of independent churches.
Politics, culture or theology? Why evangelicals back Trump on global warming
By David Gibson — June 9, 2017
(RNS) They may be taking the Bible literally, which could explain their climate change skepticism. Some experts say it’s more complicated than that.
Trump: ‘It’s time to put a stop to attacks on religion’
By Lauren Markoe — June 8, 2017
(RNS) His remarks to the Faith and Freedom Coalition began shortly after former FBI Director James Comey questioned the president's integrity on Capitol Hill.
What’s next for the pro-life, religious liberty crowd?
By Mark Silk — June 2, 2017
The Catholics should get in touch with their inner Democrat.
Strong religious reaction to Trump climate accord decision
By Madeleine Buckley — June 1, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) While leaders of the so-called religious left were overwhelmingly critical of the move, conservatives were somewhat divided.
Pope Francis ally says Trump exit from climate accord would be a ‘slap’ in the face
By Josephine McKenna — June 1, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) At their historic meeting last week, the pope gave Trump a copy of his 2015 encyclical, which warns of the grave consequences caused by climate change, and the president promised to read it.
Is Melania’s marriage valid in the eyes of her church?
By Mark Silk — May 30, 2017
(RNS) Not if her husband didn't get his previous marriages annulled.
Trump and Francis: Détente, not armistice
By Massimo Faggioli — May 28, 2017
ROME (RNS) The most important fact about this meeting was that it took place at all.
Tillerson declines to host Ramadan event at State Department, sources say
By Yeganeh Torbati — May 26, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) The Secretary of State is apparently breaking with a bipartisan tradition in place with few exceptions for nearly 20 years.
The travel ban has been particularly harsh on Shiite Muslims
By Faiyaz Jaffer — May 26, 2017
NEW YORK (RNS) The Trump administration's attempts to ban travel to the U.S. by Muslims has had a severe and repugnant impact on Shiite Muslims in particular.
Why Trump’s travel ban deserved another thumping
By Mark Silk — May 26, 2017
The President has had his 90 days and then some.
