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The Great American Slumbering?
By William Schweiker — December 6, 2019
(RNS) — Are we experiencing the opposite of a ‘Great Awakening’ in the US today?
Egypt fights Islamic extremism by allowing women leaders at mosques
By Amr El Tohamy — June 20, 2018
CAIRO (RNS) — The move to introduce women preachers – wa’ezzat in Arabic – marks the first time females have formally addressed worshippers in these spaces as officially sanctioned clergy.
Pope rails against attempts to restore old-style Catholic worship
By Christopher Lamb — August 25, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — It’s not every day that Pope Francis chooses to invoke the full weight of his office. But when it comes to the furious internal rows over Catholic worship, he’s decided enough is enough.
Faithful storm out of Mass in Italy after priest criticizes Pope Francis
By Josephine McKenna — April 10, 2017
ROME (RNS) The congregation reportedly shouted “Shame, shame!” at the Rev. Edward Pushparaj when he said the pontiff had only been “bad” for the Catholic Church. The priest has been placed on leave.
A Q-and-A with the Rev. Antonio Spadaro, a Jesuit who has the pope’s ear
By David Gibson — December 27, 2016
ROME (RNS) The Italian priest has interviewed the pontiff several times and is known as one of Francis’ trusted advisers. In this interview, Spadaro talks about the opposition to Francis, what’s next for the pope and the church, how the 80-year-old Francis deals with his workload, and why he is tired of seeing the popular pontiff described as a 'nice' pope.
Resistance to Vatican reform inspired by the devil, Pope Francis tells Curia
By Josephine McKenna — December 22, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) In his annual Christmas address to the Vatican bureaucracy, the pontiff welcomed 'healthy' resistance to his overhaul but blasted 'malicious resistance' as inspired by the devil.
Cardinal Burke insists he is serving Francis, not opposing him
By David Gibson — August 22, 2016
(RNS) Ever since Pope Francis was elected, he has faced strong opposition to his push for church reforms -- and the face of that opposition has often been Cardinal Raymond Burke.
Why our Jewish and Christian faiths demand criminal justice reform
By guest — May 5, 2016
(RNS) Improving the administration of justice is not just a matter of politics, but also a moral and ethical obligation.
Immigrant families’ lives, nation’s values hinge on court’s ruling (COMMENTARY)
By Yonat Shimron — April 20, 2016
(RNS) A Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Texas will have enormous consequences for immigrant families and our nation’s values. Will the court's action keep these families together or tear them apart?
Vatican monsignor confesses to church court he leaked documents
By Rosie Scammell — March 14, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Monsignor Angelo Lucio Vallejo Balda told Vatican prosecutors he passed the documents to journalists while he was distraught following the end of a close friendship with a woman who is also on trial.
Israel’s Supreme Court: Public ritual baths must accept non-Orthodox, too
By Michele Chabin — February 14, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Until now, the Orthodox officials who administer all government-funded mikvahs have barred non-Orthodox converts.
Western Wall deal hailed by US Jewish groups
By Michele Chabin — February 1, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Many Jews contested the status quo, in which prayer at the Wall followed only the strictest interpretation of Jewish law.
Pope Francis opts for honey over vinegar in Curia address. But will it work?
By David Gibson — December 21, 2015
(RNS) If the pope seemed to strike a lighter tone during his benchmark Christian address, Francis made it clear he won’t let up on his drive to overhaul the church.
Pope Francis tells Vatican bureaucracy reform will go ahead with ‘firm resolve’
By Reuters — December 21, 2015
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) At the start of traditional Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia the pope said he was suffering from flu and excused himself for reading the speech sitting down. But his voice was strong and he showed no signs of weakening on his overhaul at the top.
Pope Francis says leaks won’t deter him from reform agenda
By Rosie Scammell — November 8, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Speaking to followers in St. Peter’s Square, the pontiff criticized revelations made in two books published last week that explore Francis’ efforts to overhaul financial mismanagement within the Vatican walls.
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