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Amazon fires deepen a split between Brazil’s evangelicals and fellow Christians
By Eduardo Campos Lima — August 28, 2019
SAO PAOLO (RNS) — The apparently intentional escalation of fires in the Amazon rainforest has contributed to a growing political split between Catholics and some Protestant groups and President Jair Bolsonaro's evangelical supporters.
Pope Francis says key to Christian faith is to ‘obey God before men’
By Claire Giangravé — August 28, 2019
ROME (RNS) — In his weekly audience, Pope Francis noted the upcoming anniversary of the start of the Second World War and called the faithful to pray for peace.
A Durham, NC, church sees the arts as its North Star
By Yonat Shimron — August 27, 2019
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — An old church is refurbished and reimagined to focus on the arts and the ways in which artistic expression can be a vehicle for transcendence.
Interfaith group pledges to use religion’s influence to address climate change, poverty
By Eric J. Lyman — August 26, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Azza Karam, the newly elected leader of the interfaith group Religions for Peace, urged delegates to the group's recent World Assembly to harness the power of religion to address climate, nuclear arms and income inequality.
Pastor whose child was shot at Texas church runs for office
By The Associated Press — August 26, 2019
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Frank Pomeroy had not been outspoken politically in the two years since a discharged Air Force airman with a history of violence opened fire in the church where the gunman's wife and mother-in-law attended, killing 22 people.
Photos of the Week
By Kit Doyle — August 23, 2019
(RNS) — This week’s gallery includes the Religions for Peace conference in Germany, the largest new mosque in Europe, and more.
Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism
By Jack Jenkins — August 23, 2019
(RNS) — The progressive activist and pastor called on Democratic Party leaders to do more to address the concerns of poor and low-income Americans.
German town welcomes hundreds from different faiths for food, worship and unity
By Adelle M. Banks — August 23, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — During breaks in their four-day meeting, many delegates to the Religions for Peace global assembly found time to explore the town of about 25,000 people.
Explainer: Trump and the politics of the Messiah
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 22, 2019
(RNS) — Recent praise of the president has some evangelical leaders reassuring followers that Trump had no delusions about the nature of his mission. But you could see how he might.
A Jewish movement against ICE takes off by deploying its most famous mantra
By Yonat Shimron — August 21, 2019
(RNS) — In less than two months since it was formed, Never Again Action has mounted 37 demonstrations around the country — a breathtaking feat for a small and decentralized organization of young Jewish liberal activists.
Utah Mormon official removed from local position after voyeurism arrest
By Aysha Khan — August 21, 2019
(RNS) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has removed a high councilman from his local church position in Utah after he was charged with taking photos of a woman undressing in a Tennessee clothing store.
Young activists push interfaith gathering to act on climate change, justice
By Eric J. Lyman — August 20, 2019
LINDAU, Germany (RNS) — Young activists are among the 1,000 attendees, including representatives from religious groups, governments, multilateral organizations and nongovernmental groups, hailing from more than 100 countries, gathered for an international, interfaith event this week.
Warren, Williamson among candidates at historic Native American presidential forum
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 19, 2019
(RNS) — O.J. Semans, co-executive director of Four Directions, introduced the forum as "Indian Country 101 for America,” which included discussions of issues informed by indigenous spirituality.
Letter: Nationalism is anathema to Christian faith
By Yonat Shimron — August 19, 2019
(RNS) — The letter in the magazine Commonweal was a direct response to a letter in the conservative journal First Things that embraced the new nationalism.
At 89, Bread for the World founder Art Simon ‘not giving up’ on goal of ending hunger
By Adelle M. Banks — August 19, 2019
(RNS) — 'Charity is essential and I'm still actively part of charitable efforts in hunger,' Simon said. 'But charity can only do so much.'
