Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors’ orders while...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The pope revealed Sunday that he had lung inflammation but said at the time that he still planned to go to Dubai. The post Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on...
View ArticlePop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s music video spurs outrage for using NY...
NEW YORK (AP) — Carpenter's use of a Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn as a backdrop for parts of a music video led to a pastor being stripped of his administrative duties after its release. The post...
View ArticleInfluential Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams dies at age 86
DETROIT (AP) — Adams spent a half-century as pastor of Hartford Memorial Baptist Church before retiring in 2019. The post Influential Detroit pastor the Rev. Charles Gilchrist Adams dies at age 86...
View ArticleUS prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a campaign...
NEW YORK (AP) — The attack plans were foiled, prosecutors said, because the hitman was actually an undercover U.S. agent. The post US prosecutors say plots to assassinate Sikh leaders were part of a...
View ArticleSend-offs show Carlton Pearson’s split legacy spurred by his inclusive...
The Bishop's splintered influence was underscored this week as different factions paid tribute to Pearson at various memorial services that have raised questions — and objections — about how best to...
View ArticleWhy I miss Norman Lear
(RNS) — A television producer, director, cultural hero — and a religious thinker. The post Why I miss Norman Lear appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleLiz Magill, U. Penn’s president, and board chair resign as antisemitism...
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Universities across the U.S. have been accused of failing to protect Jewish students amid rising fears of antisemitism worldwide. The post Liz Magill, U. Penn’s president, and...
View ArticleNew Mormon apostle is a bridge builder, and a Brit
(RNS) — The LDS Church didn't wait until April's General Conference to fill the vacancy, appointing British convert and longtime Church leader Patrick Kearon as its newest apostle. The post New Mormon...
View ArticleThe pope says he wants to be buried in the Rome basilica, not in the Vatican
ROME (AP) — Francis has already said if he retires, he would want to live outside the Vatican somewhere in Rome in a residence for retired priests. The post The pope says he wants to be buried in the...
View ArticleRabbi David Ellenson was one in a generation
(RNS) — David Ellenson’s heart was as large as his mind. That is saying a lot. The post Rabbi David Ellenson was one in a generation appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleIn India’s holiest city, Hindus worship the nation of India
VARANASI, India (RNS) — The Bharat Mata mandir in India’s holiest city has come to represent an ideology that many in Narendra Modi’s constituency hold — a distinctly religious allegiance to the...
View ArticleCome Monday, it’ll be all right, as we close another Advent season
(RNS) — Jimmy Buffett’s early Catholic formation enabled him to use both head and heart in life and songwriting. The post Come Monday, it’ll be all right, as we close another Advent season appeared...
View Article6 pop culture and religion clashes from 2023
(RNS) — Remember when the pope became a fashion icon? The post 6 pop culture and religion clashes from 2023 appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticlePope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis, draped in white robes, led the Mass standing at the foot of one of St. Peter’s grand columns. The post Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the...
View ArticleWelcome to the ‘tribe,’ Alanis Morissette
(RNS) — Now that the singer is publicly Jewish, I have a job for her. The post Welcome to the ‘tribe,’ Alanis Morissette appeared first on Religion News Service.
View ArticleVatican’s doctrine chief is raising eyebrows over his 1998 book that...
ROME (AP) — “The Mystical Passion,” published in Mexico in 1998, is a short expose about mystical-sensual experiences with God. The post Vatican’s doctrine chief is raising eyebrows over his 1998 book...
View ArticleWisconsin sexual abuse case against defrocked Cardinal McCarrick suspended
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — McCarrick, who did not appear in person for the hearing but listened in by phone, was charged with sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man more than 45 years ago, court records show...
View ArticleKenya doomsday cult pastor and others will face charges of murder, cruelty...
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Survivors told investigators the pastor had instructed them to fast to death before the world ends so they could meet Jesus. The post Kenya doomsday cult pastor and others will...
View ArticleIowa and the zombie myth about white evangelical support for Trump
(RNS) — There is little evidence that unchurched white evangelicals are the most supportive of Trump. The post Iowa and the zombie myth about white evangelical support for Trump appeared first on...
View ArticleFamily of Atlanta church deacon who died after struggle with police officer...
ATLANTA (AP) — Body camera video of Hollman's Aug. 10 arrest shows Kimbrough shocked him with a stun gun after he repeatedly said he could not breathe The post Family of Atlanta church deacon who died...
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