- August 23, 2024
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
Photos of the Week: Escalating Mideast tensions; anti-war demonstrations
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes escalating Mideast tensions around Israel, anti-war demonstrations in the United States and more. The post Photos of the
How Martin Luther King Jr. foresaw Mississippi’s new Episcopal Black bishop
(RNS) — In his “I Have a Dream” speech delivered at the March on Washington 61 years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. vividly
What is the ERLC and why do Southern Baptists keep getting mad at its leader?
(RNS) — Richard Land, who led the Southern Baptist Convention’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for a quarter-century, said he would often remind his staff