- January 6, 2024
A small Spanish city’s bid to build Europe’s biggest Buddha
The old town of Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain, in 2019. (Photo by Alonso de Mendoza/Wikipedia/Creative Commons) (RNS) — Every November, the Spanish town of Cáceres holds
Another dark Christmas in Ukraine
(RNS) — Some Orthodox Christians in Ukraine will celebrate Christmas on Sunday (Jan. 7), but instead of Christmas bells, they will hear air raid sirens.
Ringing in the New With Rainn Wilson Ringing in the New Year With Rainn Wilson
It’s the final hours of 2023! As we prepare to turn the page to the New Year on The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s
13 emerging faith leaders who made their mark in 2023
(RNS) — The events of 2023 catapulted a variety of people of faith into the public eye. Religion News Service selected 13 who made their
The Spiritual Power of Humor With Rev. Susan Sparks
It may feel like there’s little to laugh about these days… But the fact is, seeking out joy and amusement is even more important
Photos of the Week: Christmas celebrations; stolen art
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Christmas celebrations, stolen art being returned and more. The post Photos of the Week: Christmas celebrations; stolen art
Pacific School of Religion applauds papal approval of blessings for same-sex couples
Hope that this is the first step of many towards the full inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ+ community Pacific School of Religion (PSR) and our
Cardinal Becciu sentenced to 5 and a half years in prison by Vatican tribunal
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — After a trial lasting two and a half years, which addressed financial mismanagement by the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, Vatican judges
Abilene Christian University to revisit sexuality policy after ‘Holy Sexuality Week’
(RNS) — Abilene Christian University is revisiting its sexuality policy after over 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university voiced concerns about Holy Sexuality
Speaker Mike Johnson and the Christian Lawmakers
House Speaker Mike Johnson comparing himself to Moses while describing his divine call to the third most powerful office in the land stood out even