- August 26, 2024
Anti-Trump evangelical Christians make the case for Harris
(RNS) — In his presidential campaigns in 2008 and 2012, Barack Obama captured 26% and 21% of white evangelical Christian voters, respectively — and won.
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