With a new president in the White House, women boldly advance peace and multi-faith collaboration in the Middle East Empower Women Media The post With a new president in the White House, women boldly advance peace and multi-faith collaboration in the Middle East appeared first on RNS.

The Upper Room announces two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation #43 The Upper Room The post The Upper Room announces two-year Academy for Spiritual Formation #43 appeared first on RNS.

In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ (The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. The post In asking Trump to show mercy, Bishop Budde continues a long tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ appeared first on RNS.

‘A test of faith’: In Altadena congregations, no family untouched by fire (RNS) — In historically diverse Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were destroyed in the fire, some congregations have dozens of families who lost homes. The post ‘A test of faith’: In Altadena congregations, no family untouched by fire appeared first on RNS.

With federal funds stopped, local faith groups plan to redouble private efforts to settle refugees PITTSBURGH (RNS) — Moving forward, experts say, private donations and volunteers from local faith groups will be more crucial than ever. The post With federal funds stopped, local faith groups plan to redouble private efforts to settle refugees appeared first on RNS.

Tulsi Gabbard’s religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus (RNS) — Alongside criticisms of her political history, Gabbard has long fielded questions about her particular branch of Hindu faith, which many have referred to as a ‘cult.’ The post Tulsi Gabbard’s religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus appeared first on RNS.

Suspending PEPFAR: An emergency of our own making (RNS) — Trump’s stop-work order came with such power and authority that, literally, it caused global momentum on fighting HIV to simply stop. The post Suspending PEPFAR: An emergency of our own making appeared first on RNS.

Palestinians celebrate their return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — Joyous crowds of Palestinians, some holding babies or pushing wheelchairs, walked along a seaside road all day and into the night, carrying bedrolls, bottles of water and other belongings. The post Palestinians celebrate their return to northern Gaza after 15 months of war appeared first on RNS.

Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India PRAYAGRAJ, India (AP) — Indian authorities took more than 16 hours to release casualty figures, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the loss of lives, calling the incident “extremely sad” and extending his condolences. The post Police say at least 30 people have died in a stampede at the massive Maha Kumbh festival in India appeare…

Bishop Budde asks Trump to show mercy, continuing tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ (The Conversation) — A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death. The post Bishop Budde asks Trump to show mercy, continuing tradition of Christian leaders ‘speaking truth to power’ appeared first on RNS.

St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the saint himself would have said about its veneration (The Conversation) — In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics. The post St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the saint himself would have said about its veneration appeared first on RNS.

Full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s hidden annex opens in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The exhibit at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan represents the first time the annex has been completely recreated outside of Amsterdam, where the space is a central part of the Anne Frank House museum. The post Full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s hidden annex opens in NYC appeared first on RNS.

Hind Rajab: The Anne Frank of Gaza’s genocide (RNS) — One year later, her name must never be forgotten. The post Hind Rajab: The Anne Frank of Gaza’s genocide appeared first on RNS.

Black ministers denounce Project 2025, urge collective Black resistance (RNS) — The ministers’ statement also criticized white evangelicals, whom it described as ‘drunk on the religion of white Christian nationalism.’ The post Black ministers denounce Project 2025, urge collective Black resistance appeared first on RNS.

The gathering force of Trump’s religious opposition (RNS) — We are seeing the beginnings of an interfaith protest movement the likes of which we haven’t seen since the March on Washington. The post The gathering force of Trump’s religious opposition appeared first on RNS.

In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change (RNS) — Facing misinformation and decreases in attendance, clergy whose congregations include immigrants are working to prepare their flocks for potential ICE raids while at worship. The post In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew (RNS) — The bishop spoke truth to power. She has inherited a long and sacred lineage. The post Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew appeared first on RNS.

In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’ (RNS) — Jews have a moral obligation to confront the horror that has unfolded in Gaza, argues the American Jewish journalist and pundit. The post In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’ appeared first on RNS.

Vance’s speech to the March for Life marks the formal start to ‘Pro-life 3.0’ (RNS) — We are likely to see serious proposals related to child care support, paid family leave, massive child tax credits and more.  The post Vance’s speech to the March for Life marks the formal start to ‘Pro-life 3.0’ appeared first on RNS.

Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine Orthodox Christian Network The post Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine appeared first on RNS.