Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements WASHINGTON (AP) — The flurry of recent deals has drawn outrage from Republicans in Congress who say the Biden administration is letting colleges off the hook. The post Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month ROME (AP) — The Vatican said that Thursday’s fall also occurred at Santa Marta, and the pope was later seen in audiences with his right arm in a sling. The post Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month appeared first on RNS.

Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas official, said the militant group “is committed to the ceasefire agreement, which was announced by the mediators.” The post Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal appeared first on RNS.

Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and foreigners who flock to the Atlantic coast town to experience one of the world’s oldest religions. The post Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festiv…

In New York, faith organizations brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown (RNS) — An interfaith event hosted Thursday by Union Theological Seminary aims to provide faith leaders with spiritual and legal resources to continue their work. The post In New York, faith organizations brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown appeared first on RNS.

American Humanist Association sues West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic college (RNS) — The AHA, which has a chapter in West Virginia, says the grant violates the state constitution, which says the state cannot favor one religion over another. The post American Humanist Association sues West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic college appeared first on RNS.

Why should I love a neighbor who betrayed me? (RNS) — Our faith traditions teach us how to be in community for a reason. The post Why should I love a neighbor who betrayed me? appeared first on RNS.

Rutgers decides not to adopt caste policy, but both sides laud decision as a win (RNS) — ‘Rutgers, in their announcement, has outlined the most robust response to caste discrimination by any university in the United States,’ said Audrey Truschke, professor of South Asian history at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. The post Rutgers decides not to adopt caste policy, but both sides laud decision as a win appeared first on RNS.

Notice, no one is rescuing the Ten Commandments from a burning synagogue (RNS) — For Jews, the Ten Commandments are just the appetizer. They do not belong in public school classrooms. The post Notice, no one is rescuing the Ten Commandments from a burning synagogue appeared first on RNS.

SGI calls for no first use of nuclear weapons and establishment of Nuclear War Prevention Center SGI Office for UN Affairs The post SGI calls for no first use of nuclear weapons and establishment of Nuclear War Prevention Center appeared first on RNS.

Pastor William F. Kumuyi from world’s 3rd largest church to attend inauguration A. Larry Ross Communications The post Pastor William F. Kumuyi from world’s 3rd largest church to attend inauguration appeared first on RNS.

1 in 7 global Christians faces ‘high-level’ persecution: Open Doors report (RNS) — Christians around the world are being attacked and killed, forced to flee and driven underground, the annual report finds. The post 1 in 7 global Christians faces ‘high-level’ persecution: Open Doors report appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth ROME (AP) — “Hope: The Autobiography” was only supposed to be published after Francis’ death. But at his own request, the book is hitting bookshelves now in more than 80 countries to coincide with the start of the church’s Holy Year. The post Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth appeared …

More than $5 billion spent on Catholic sexual abuse allegations, new report finds (RNS) — During the 20 years of surveys, the respondents reported 16,276 credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors by priests, deacons or religious brothers. The post More than $5 billion spent on Catholic sexual abuse allegations, new report finds appeared first on RNS.

Speaker Johnson cites Genesis after House passes bill banning trans people from women’s sports WASHINGTON (RNS) — Johnson said the Bible was ‘pretty clear’ on the issue and also made appeals to common sense and biology. The post Speaker Johnson cites Genesis after House passes bill banning trans people from women’s sports appeared first on RNS.

When your sacred space is gone (RNS) — What the California fires teach us about the meaning of holy spaces. The post When your sacred space is gone appeared first on RNS.

Screens and sanctuaries: faithfully blending digital and in-person ministry approaches Gloo The post Screens and sanctuaries: faithfully blending digital and in-person ministry approaches appeared first on RNS.

At Trump’s inauguration, religious allies and new faces to offer prayers (RNS) — Meanwhile, inaugural worship services hosted at the Washington National Cathedral and St. John’s Church are being pared down. The post At Trump’s inauguration, religious allies and new faces to offer prayers appeared first on RNS.

National Baptists’ new president, Boise Kimber, seeks to include women, young leaders (RNS) — ‘We are rebuilding what we’ve lost and bringing people back to our denomination and to our local churches,’ Kimber said in an interview. The post National Baptists’ new president, Boise Kimber, seeks to include women, young leaders appeared first on RNS.

In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation (RNS) — On Monday, the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, and the multifaith community organizing group Faith in Action held a day of prayer and dialogue with immigrant families at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church. The post In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation appeared first on RNS.