(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Pope Francis visiting Congo and South Sudan, Candlemas and more. The post Photos
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New effort surveys Sikh students about bullying and school climate in the US
(RNS) — ‘There is a gap between the lived experiences of Sikh kids and what teachers, administrators and policymakers understand,’
Biden tells dueling prayer breakfasts that ‘diversity is one of our greatest strengths’
(RNS) — Biden’s remarks occurred on the day when there were two events instead of one to mark the tradition
After 30 years, Buddhist-inspired message of ‘Groundhog Day’ still holds spiritual power
WOODSTOCK, Ill. (RNS) — Part Hollywood love story and part secular spiritual parable, the 1993 film shows life can be
At Tyre Nichols’ funeral, VP Harris and Sharpton among those praying and promising reform
(RNS) — ‘When we talk about public safety, let us understand what it means in its truest form: Tyre Nichols
A solemn Buddhist ceremony offers comfort, healing at site of Monterey Park shooting
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (RNS) — ‘If we take hatred for hatred, we will never have peace of mind,’ said the
What will it take for Mormon women and girls to be believed?
(RNS) — Mormon men seem no more prone to abuse than men of other faiths. The failure comes after abuse
New round of national initiative focuses on helping congregations thrive
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US Hispanic Protestant churches are young, growing and largely new to the country
(RNS) — ‘We see more and more English-speaking churches either planting a Hispanic church or adding a service in Spanish
Tyre Nichols police beating video prompts faith leaders to react with grief, goals
(RNS) — They expressed grief and prayers for Nichols’ family, as well as called for national and state legislation. Some
A Buddhist disaster relief organization offers key support after Monterey Park shooting
ALHAMBRA, Calif. (RNS) — The Buddhist humanitarian organization, Tzu Chi USA, is helping with language translation and funeral service arrangements
It’s time to wake up to the realities of global persecution
(Global Christian Relief) — The situation has grown increasingly complex thanks to the emergence of new technologies and government entities
Frank Pavone, a priest for the age of Trump
(RNS) — The former priest is a symbol of how the pro-life movement has been deformed by its totalizing tendencies.
His art was an act of ‘sacred listening’ says ‘Portraits in Faith’ photographer
(RNS)— A selection of Daniel Epstein’s portraits is now on display as part of an exhibit called ‘See the Other,’
‘He Gets Us’ organizers hope to spend $1 billion to promote Jesus. Will anyone care?
(RNS)—This year’s Super Bowl will feature a $20 million pair of pro-Jesus ads promoting the idea that Jesus ‘gets us,’
New technology allows Holocaust survivors to tell their stories for all time
(RNS) — The technology is providing a way for future generations to interact with a hologram-style likenesses of Holocaust survivors.
National Prayer Breakfast breaks from ‘The Family’ with new organization
(RNS) — Critics are questioning whether the change is a full departure from the past or merely cosmetic. The post
How come evangelical leaders are cool toward Trump?
(RNS) — They’re waiting on the people in the pews. The post How come evangelical leaders are cool toward Trump?
Middle Collegiate Church expects historic façade to be demolished by spring
(RNS) — New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission, by a vote of 8-2 on Jan. 10, granted the church’s request
Multifaith leaders urge unity in aftermath of Monterey Park shooting that left 11 dead
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (RNS) — To Chuching Wang, who helped organize the vigil, it was deeply moving to see people
Faith-based organizations urge Biden not to enact ‘asylum ban’
(RNS) — The proposed policy ‘borders on a wealth test for some of the most vulnerable children and families,’ said