Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature (FaVS) — Idaho’s ban is seen by some experts as a bid to bring a case before the U.S. Supreme Court with hopes of overturning federal protections on marriage for LGBTQ couples. The post Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature appeared first on RNS.

National Marriage Week 2025 launches February 7 with special ‘Live’ virtual events featuring renowned family and relationship experts Media Connect The post National Marriage Week 2025 launches February 7 with special ‘Live’ virtual events featuring renowned family and relationship experts appeared first on RNS.

Paraguay’s disappeared: A dictator’s shadow is a roadblock for justice, but a few keep up the fight ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The post Paraguay’s disappeared: A dictator’s shadow is a roadblock for justice, but a few keep up the fight appeared first on RNS.

Thank you, Vice President Vance (RNS) — Thanks to the vice president, the national press may finally realize the Catholic bishops care about something other than abortion. The post Thank you, Vice President Vance appeared first on RNS.

Faith groups say they’ll help refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help. (RNS) — Trump’s first term crippled much of the nation’s resettlement infrastructure. Now a new executive order threatens to do the same. The post Faith groups say they’ll help refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help. appeared first on RNS.

Management, not ministry, for Catholic women (RNS) — Appointing another woman to an administrative post at the Vatican, Pope Francis says women suffer ‘no deprivation’ in not being ordained. The post Management, not ministry, for Catholic women appeared first on RNS.

It has been 80 years since Auschwitz (RNS) — Let this be the day when Jews tell the darkness of their story to the world and pray that people listen. The post It has been 80 years since Auschwitz appeared first on RNS.

The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World A sermon at the National Cathedral becomes a flashpoint, challenging Trump’s authority and exposing deep divisions in American Christianity. The post The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World appeared first on RNS.

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? (The Conversation) — Many well-intentioned people still struggle to understand what exactly constitutes antisemitism and when anti-Israel rhetoric ‘crosses the line.’ The post Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? appeared first on RNS.

Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. The post Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission appeared first on RNS.

Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation GOMA, Congo (AP) — Pope Francis recognized Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi as a martyr late last year, setting him on the path to beatification. The post Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation appeared first on RNS.

Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative-dominated high court has issued several decisions in recent years signaling a willingness to allow public funds to flow to religious entities. The post Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma appeared first on RNS.

In letter, Jewish groups urge Trump not to enact ‘widespread persecution of immigrants’ (RNS) — ‘Please do not enact policies that would turn places of solace into places of fear,’ the letter reads. The post In letter, Jewish groups urge Trump not to enact ‘widespread persecution of immigrants’ appeared first on RNS.

What does it mean to commemorate the Holocaust in 2025? (RNS) — The Holocaust famously teaches us that what makes mass atrocities possible isn’t only the agency of the powerful — it’s the silence of everyone else. The post What does it mean to commemorate the Holocaust in 2025? appeared first on RNS.

Written at Auschwitz, music provides a haunting score to Holocaust remembrance LONDON (RNS) — Research by a British musician has led to the discovery of manuscripts of music composed at the camp. The post Written at Auschwitz, music provides a haunting score to Holocaust remembrance appeared first on RNS.

Skye Perryman: There’s No Way Out of This But Through State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward about the legal limitations to many of the executive orders and policy changes from the incoming administration. The post Skye Perryman: There’s No Way Out of This But Through appeared first on RNS.

At March for Life, crowd roars as GOP leaders renew anti-abortion vows WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘I want more babies in the United States of America,’ JD Vance told the crowd to approving cheers. The post At March for Life, crowd roars as GOP leaders renew anti-abortion vows appeared first on RNS.

Garth Hudson, last surviving member of the Band, dead at 87 (RNS) — Keyboard player does not begin to describe his talents and passions. The post Garth Hudson, last surviving member of the Band, dead at 87 appeared first on RNS.

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? (AP) — The violence comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from his far-right allies after agreeing to the truce and hostage-prisoner exchange with the Hamas militant group. The post Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? appeared first on RNS.

In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership MEGHALAYA, India (RNS) — In this area’s matrilineal culture, women have taken on new responsibilities in Catholic churches in the region, acting as catechists, leading parish councils and shaping pastoral life as spiritual counselors. The post In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership appeared first…