Leaders & Institutions
AME official Jerome V. Harris dies under a cloud of alleged corruption
By Fiona André — May 16, 2024
(RNS) — Harris, an important figure of the AME Church, died suddenly, according to a press release from the Christian Recorder, the church’s official publication.
Vatican to weigh in on the supernatural, Marian apparitions
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Claire Giangravé — May 16, 2024
United Methodists scrap their anti-gay bans. A woman who defied them seeks reinstatement as pastor
By David Crary, Peter Smith, and Holly Meyer — May 16, 2024
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Bishop T.D. Jakes subject of AI-generated misinformation, says fact-finding website
By Adelle M. Banks — May 15, 2024
(RNS) — A false rumor of Jakes’ resignation was ‘latest chapter in a months-old series of videos — many at least partially created with the assistance of artificial-intelligence tools,’ reported Snopes.
Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May
By Samira Mehta — May 14, 2024
(The Conversation) — This month marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools
By Jim Salter — May 14, 2024
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students.
Lawsuit alleges religious coercion through meditation in Chicago Public Schools
By Richa Karmarkar — May 13, 2024
(RNS) — Chicago public high school students allege they were coerced into participating in a Hindu puja ceremony as part of a multiyear study of Transcendental Meditation's ability to reduce crime from University of Chicago's Urban Labs and the David Lynch Foundation.
Buddha’s birthday: When is it and how is it celebrated in different countries?
By Deepa Bharath — May 13, 2024
(AP) – This is a holy occasion for all Buddhists, but is celebrated on different dates depending on the school of Buddhism or country to which one belongs.
India says Canada has shared no evidence of its involvement in killing of a Sikh separatist leader
By Ashok Sharma — May 10, 2024
NEW DELHI (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had set off a diplomatic spat with India last September when he cited “credible allegations” of India’s involvement in the slaying of the Sikh separatist.
Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says
By Gene Johnson — May 10, 2024
SEATTLE (AP) — Some 23 states have conducted investigations of the Catholic church, and so far at least nine have issued reports detailing their findings.
Pope Francis appoints new bishop in Tennessee after former bishop’s resignation under pressure
By Associated Press — May 9, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Vatican announced the appointment in its Tuesday noon bulletin. As is usual, the announcement made no mention of his predecessor or the circumstances under which he left the post.
Controversial antisemitism bills are passing, and not only in the US House
By Yonat Shimron — May 8, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — A North Carolina bill known as the Shalom Act is similar to the Antisemitism Awareness Act that passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
Grace College professor ousted after online commentators flag ‘woke’ social media posts
By Kathryn Post — May 8, 2024
(RNS) — It’s the latest in a string of professor terminations at Christian colleges seemingly tied to clashes over narrowing and often unspoken political and theological criteria.
Baltimore Catholic parish closures a ‘punch in the stomach’ with long-term impact
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — May 7, 2024
BALTIMORE (RNS) — Parish closures in the nation’s oldest Catholic diocese are part of a nationwide trend of dioceses restructuring in response to falling Mass attendance and priest shortages.
After vote to repeal LGBTQ bans, many gay Methodists are now fully out
By Yonat Shimron — May 6, 2024
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — On the first Sunday after the conclusion of the denomination’s General Conference, many queer United Methodists celebrated their release from the tight and narrow spaces that had confined them.
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