- February 23, 2024
Islamist Nigerian militants press attacks against Christians to foment religious war
ABUJA, Nigeria (RNS) — Islamist Fulani militants in the central Nigerian state of Plateau are continuing an anti-Christian killing spree that began with a devastating
Bipartisanship is dead; can it be resurrected?
(RNS) — Bipartisanship is presented as an ideal by many American commentators and religious leaders, but it has a checkered history in American politics. Programs
Photos of the Week: Carnival celebrations; VaLENTines Day
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes unique Carnival celebrations around the world, Ash Wednesday and Valentines Day coinciding, and more. The post Photos of
St. Valentine’s hometown strikes a balance between Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day
TERNI, Italy (RNS) — This Wednesday marked a peculiar challenge for practicing Catholics. Valentine’s Day, characterized by candlelit dinners and boxed chocolates, and Ash Wednesday,
Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: “God & Country”
The intertwining of religious dogma with political power not only undermines the fundamental principles of separation of government and religion, but also poses a
Meet ‘The Autism Pastor’ Lamar Hardwick: Preacher, author, cancer warrior
(RNS) — When pastor Lamar Hardwick was diagnosed with autism at age 36, it was like he was meeting himself for the first time. “I
Orthodox Christian radio hosted a panel on female deacons. Then misogyny poured in.
(RNS) — Soon after the live broadcast began on Ancient Faith Radio, a media ministry aimed at Orthodox Christian listeners, the real-time commentary open to listeners
Photos of the Week: Iranian Zoroastrians, Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Women
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Iranian Zoroastrians, Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish women and more. The post Photos of the Week: Iranian Zoroastrians, Chabad-Lubavitch Jewish Women
Pope Francis says ‘everyone will calm down’ about same-sex blessings
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a lengthy interview published in an Italian newspaper on Monday (Jan. 29), Pope Francis made his most expansive remarks on
UN court orders Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza but stops short of ordering cease-fire
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ top court on Friday ordered Israel to do all it can to prevent death, destruction and any