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Photos of the Week
By Kit Doyle — October 5, 2018
This week’s images range in tone from the devastation of the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami to the joys of blessing pets for the Feast of St Francis of Assisi.
Surgeon who recites Bible and Quran to patients wins UN award
By Bob Smietana — October 5, 2018
(RNS) — Inspired by his faith, this surgeon has spent more than two decades working to save the lives of people fleeing war and persecution in Sudan and South Sudan.
Trump White House faith outreach a picture of selective access
By Adelle M. Banks — October 5, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The White House says its administration 'continues to engage hundreds of faith leaders on various issues that directly impact their communities,’ but some say they’re not in that number.
At long last, Muslim high fashion catapults into the mainstream
By Aysha Khan — October 5, 2018
(RNS) — San Francisco's de Young Museum has produced the first major museum exhibition to focus on Islamic fashion worldwide.
Churches in Hurricane Florence’s path look to FEMA for a helping hand
By Yonat Shimron — October 4, 2018
(RNS) — FEMA changed its eligibility requirements in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017 and at the behest of President Trump.
Pastor and activist William J. Barber II wins MacArthur ‘genius’ grant
By Yonat Shimron — October 4, 2018
(RNS) — The former president of North Carolina's NAACP chapter has long been viewed as a rising star in progressive activist circles.
US-bound Ahmadi leader models a different kind of Islamic caliphate
By Aysha Khan — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Now 15 years into his caliphate, Mirza Masroor Ahmad is heading to the U.S. to meet his growing community and share his message of world peace through prayers.
Amish not immune to #MeToo, victims say
By Lisa Green — October 3, 2018
(RNS) — Lack of education and a culture of submission create an environment ripe for abuse, says the founder of the nonprofit Amish Heritage Foundation.
Survey: Summer camp may be key to fostering Reform Jewish values
By Yonat Shimron — October 2, 2018
(RNS) — The success of Jewish overnight camps is well-documented. A new survey attempts to measure whether camps also help shape adult Jewish values and social justice commitments.
Turning her Baha’i faith into precedent, lawyer helps women gain asylum
By Cathleen Falsani — October 2, 2018
(RNS) — Layli Miller-Muro was spurred by her third-generation Baha'i faith to become an advocate for immigrant women fleeing gender-based violence.
Protesters demand resignation of Catholic University professor over Kavanaugh tweets
By Jack Jenkins — October 1, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'For alumni, Dean Rainford’s comments are a professional liability,' one demonstrator said.
Uganda’s faith leaders wade into country’s alarming drug crisis
By Doreen Ajiambo — October 1, 2018
KAMPALA, Uganda (RNS) — In a nation plagued by alcohol and drug abuse, faith leaders urge the government to partner with the church to raise awareness and treat young addicts.
Photos of the Week
By Kit Doyle — September 29, 2018
This week’s gallery includes images of Spanish Castellers, Pchum Ben in Cambodia and more.
After Senate clash, Kavanaugh nomination an occasion for prayer
By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2018
(RNS) — 'We pause this day to recognize there are many among us here who have been wounded,' pastor says as both sides weigh the stakes of a Supreme Court nomination for their faith communities.
What’s next for Willow Creek?
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 28, 2018
CHICAGO (RNS) — As a summer of new allegations against founding pastor Bill Hybels, of resignations and apologies and plans, draws to a close, the once-promising future of Willow Creek Community Church appears uncertain.
