- February 26, 2024
Alabama IVF decision is bad law with religious filigree
(RNS) — After the Alabama Supreme Court decided last week that an embryo is a person, GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley told CNN’s Jake Tapper,
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