George W. Bush
Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Iraq improves relations with Muslims
By Thomas Reese — March 10, 2021
(RNS) — Christians and Muslims will look back at this papacy as a turning point in their relationship.
How (un)compassionate conservatism failed Texas
By Jessica Goudeau — March 1, 2021
(RNS) — As Texas conducts a post-mortem on the Deep Freeze, this moment reveals a critical disconnect in the political and moral framework for Christian voters in a state where faith remains something we talk about easily and often, and for other Christian voters who are watching and responding to the needs in Texas.
Biden signals willingness to dialogue with bishops and other faith leaders
By Thomas Reese — February 17, 2021
(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
By Jack Jenkins and Adelle M. Banks — February 14, 2021
(RNS) — The order reappoints Melissa Rogers, who headed the office under President Barack Obama.
Biden, former presidents urge Americans to forgive and unite at National Prayer Breakfast
By Bob Smietana — February 4, 2021
(RNS) — Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter called for unity and forgiveness during the National Prayer Breakfast. Donald Trump was notably absent.
Kirbyjon Caldwell, former presidential adviser who promoted ‘good success,’ sentenced to prison
By Bob Smietana — January 14, 2021
(RNS) — A former presidential adviser, Caldwell advocated for ‘good success’ — achieving financial and spiritual success while remaining moral.
How Hanukkah came to be an annual White House celebration
By Jonathan D. Sarna — December 4, 2020
(RNS) — Since 1979, when Jimmy Carter helped light the National Menorah, every president has recognized Hanukkah with a special ceremony.
The GOP’s Catholic voter problem
By Ryan Burge — November 6, 2020
(RNS) — It’s no coincidence that three Rust Belt states with large populations of Catholics helped put the Democrats back in the White House in January of 2021.
Former CCM editor and Christian music publicist Jay Swartzendruber dies at 52
By Bob Smietana — October 14, 2020
(RNS) — The former CCM editor known for his passion for Christian music and artists is mourned by friends in Nashville and beyond.
Progressives: Let’s leave room for others to make progress
By Nick LaParra — October 21, 2019
(RNS) — There is a colossal lack of humility among progressive Christians. We have a tendency to attack the other side and our own with the same level of vitriol and vengeance. It's not helping our cause.
Good news, bad news on churchgoers’ views of Trump
By Mark Silk — October 5, 2019
(RNS) — In a new Gallup poll, the biggest gap between Trump's job approval rating and how Americans feel about him personally, percentage-wise, comes from weekly churchgoers.
The death of trust and the triumph of suspicion
By Thomas Reese — June 26, 2019
(RNS) — Unless we build bridges and trust, neither the church nor America has much of a future.
George H.W. Bush’s ‘quiet faith’ remembered at cathedral funeral
By Adelle M. Banks — December 5, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The elder Bush’s eldest child, former President George W. Bush, gave an emotional tribute to his father, noting his dedication to faith and family.
The quiet, steely faith of George H.W. Bush
By Stephen Mansfield — December 4, 2018
(RNS) — For the late George H.W. Bush, faith was a private anchor of strength. Boasting about it was a kind of sin.
Trump administration should use key diplomatic tools for religious engagement
By Susan Hayward — February 17, 2017
(RNS) By overemphasizing the links between Islam and extremism, the administration has fueled Muslim anger, obscured the complex roles that religious institutions play in global affairs and ignored important lessons from the past.
