- July 12, 2024
State Department criticizes religious persecution: But will it act?
(RNS) — The State Department recently released its report on international religious freedom, inviting advocates from across the religious spectrum to attend. I was fortunate to
Toned-down synod document backs female leadership, but not as deacons
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The agenda for the next round of the Synod on Synodality, scheduled for Oct. 4-27 in Rome, will focus on female
Bills to enhance religion in schools spur fights between faiths
(RNS) — When Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was asked to defend his support for a new state law requiring public schools to display a version
The Episcopal Church revises clergy misconduct protocols for fairness, transparency
(RNS) — As it elected Bishop Sean Rowe its new presiding bishop at last week’s General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky, the Episcopal Church adopted more
Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC’s Annual Hate and Extremism Report
Just in time for the election season comes a surge in disinformation campaigns by far-right extremist organizations targeting marginalized communities. The Southern Poverty Law
The problem with social media and kids is also spiritual
(RNS) — Want to find that one issue upon which at least some Democrats and Republicans can agree? Here it is: the danger that social
Conservative prelate warns that excommunicating Viganò will lead to further division
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — An outspoken critic of Pope Francis, the Auxiliary Bishop Athanasius Schneider of Astana, Kazakhstan, said that while Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s
Photos of the Week: Eid al-Adha; International Yoga Day
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the Eid al-Adha holiday, International Yoga Day and more. The post Photos of the Week: Eid al-Adha; International
Richard Smallwood, ‘Total Praise’ composer, to receive Juneteeth tribute in D.C.
(RNS) — For decades, Richard Smallwood has been on stages from Carnegie Hall to churches, at the piano or at the microphone, performing music that
Roberts and Alito are polarized on polarization
(RNS) — Sure, Chief Justice John Roberts got props from liberals this week for denying that we’re a Christian nation. But over on the Christian