Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him (RNS) — The Pentecostal preacher, who leads one of the world’s largest congregations, hopes American Christians and the new president will work to make the world a better place — rather than focusing on America alone. The post Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him appeared first on RNS.

Inauguration week was a collision of two Christianities (RNS) — Between the Christianity of Trump and the Christianity of Christ, we recognize the widest possible difference. The post Inauguration week was a collision of two Christianities appeared first on RNS.

The budgets coming to Congress would bend the moral arc away from justice (RNS) — Those of us committed to continuing King’s dream should be outraged by the unjust economic proposals being advanced by the administration and Republicans in Congress. The post The budgets coming to Congress would bend the moral arc away from justice appeared first on RNS.

Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation? WHEATON, Ill. (Chronicle of Philanthropy) — An unusual partnership between a Black Baptist church and a white Presbyterian church, born out of need, has become an experiment in bridging America’s racial divides. The post Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation? appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Cold waters, Trump inauguration The post Photos of the Week: Cold waters, Trump inauguration appeared first on RNS.

After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up (RNS) — In less than four months, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has doled out more than $3.5 million in rent support to hundreds of people who have walked through its doors. The post After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up appeared first on RNS.

Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups (RNS) — Jewish Voice for Peace is one of at least five nonprofits, including three groups critical of Israel, to run afoul with federal officials over the rules about political involvement and Paycheck Protection Program loans. The post Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups appeared first on RNS.

The state isn’t God. Nor should it be. (RNS) — On the false comforts of conformity. The post The state isn’t God. Nor should it be. appeared first on RNS.

In Trump, we have abandoned our civil religion — and we are no longer the same (RNS) — No one should underestimate how serious Trump is about his policies. But nor should we understand him to be morally serious. The post In Trump, we have abandoned our civil religion — and we are no longer the same appeared first on RNS.

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants WASHINGTON (AP) — Referencing Trump’s belief that he was saved by God from assassination, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde said, “You have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” The post Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have…

Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions (The Conversation) — Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain. The post Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions appeared first on RNS.

10 years after Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white (The Conversation) — When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them. The post 10 years after Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white appeared first on RNS.

Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism (The Conversation) — Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism. The post Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism appeared first on RNS.

All the president’s clergy (RNS) — Who prayed, and who didn’t, at the inauguration. The post All the president’s clergy appeared first on RNS.

New book offers insights on the quirks and mysteries of the Catholic faith (RNS) — From mummies to werewolves to ghosts, ‘The Catholic Handbook’ offers a collection of spiritual and paranormal oddities. The post New book offers insights on the quirks and mysteries of the Catholic faith appeared first on RNS.

In Israel, where support for Trump is high, celebrations on his inauguration JERUSALEM (RNS) — ‘I am excited to see a leader who is a real friend of Israel stand by his words,’ one American expat in Israel said at an inauguration celebration. The post In Israel, where support for Trump is high, celebrations on his inauguration appeared first on RNS.

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits (RNS) — The university will now consider the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism when investigating complaints. The post Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in settling lawsuits appeared first on RNS.

The Jan. 6 pardons are Trump 2.0 (RNS) — Welcome to the dark underbelly of America. The post The Jan. 6 pardons are Trump 2.0 appeared first on RNS.

Their kinship sealed by fire, St. John the Divine brings Notre Dame to life in exhibition (RNS) – ‘Notre Dame and St. John the Divine are both symbols of resilience,’ said St. John’s dean. The post Their kinship sealed by fire, St. John the Divine brings Notre Dame to life in exhibition appeared first on RNS.

After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise (RNS) — ‘The people who are in danger are the people who fear for their lives and their livelihoods,’ Budde said in an interview. ‘That’s where the focus should be.’ The post After eyebrow-raising sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde beset with criticism and praise appeared first on RNS.