- September 1, 2024
The friendship between Christians and the labor movement shows signs of life
(RNS — In sanctuaries across the United States on Sunday morning (Sept. 1), unionized workers will stand behind pulpits and contend that God is on
U.S. Latinas embrace spiritual practices outside traditional religion
(RNS) — Alicia Contreras has held sound healing sessions in the Arizona desert, in green and grassy parks, amid the stained glass of a church
Anti-Trump evangelical Christians make the case for Harris
(RNS) — In his presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012, Barack Obama captured 26% and 21% of white evangelical Christian voters, respectively — and won.
Orthodox churches boomed during pandemic, study finds, but calls growth ‘mixed bag’
(RNS) — Most American churches navigated the patchwork of COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings by periodically closing their doors and broadcasting services online instead. But
Laughter yoga’s benefits are no laughing matter
(RNS) — Wearing a bright pink tank top, Celeste Greene enthusiastically pops off the Zoom screen, clapping as she chants: “HO HO. HA HA HA.
Photos of the Week: Assumption of Mary; Bali mass cremation
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes annual Assumption of Mary rituals, a mass cremation in Bali and more. The post Photos of the Week:
Why I’m a Christian for Kamala but not a ‘Christian for Kamala’
(RNS) — I watched the Christians for Kamala live event with a good deal of interest. For one thing, I’m a Christian. For another, I
Photos of the Week: Saint Cajetan, Nagasaki remembrance
(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes Argentina’s Saint
Progressive National Baptist Convention leaders hail Harris, pan Trump, urge voting
(RNS) — The Progressive National Baptist Convention focused on get-out-the-vote efforts during its annual meeting and celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris becoming a presidential candidate.
In surprise appointment, Bishop Henning to replace Cardinal O’Malley in Boston
(RNS) — In a surprise announcement, Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard G. Henning of the Diocese of Providence as archbishop-elect of Boston. Henning, who