Repatriation to Indigenous groups is more than law, it’s human rights, an archaeologist describes (The Conversation) — Repatriation is now a legal responsibility, but also a matter of human rights, an anthropologist writes. The post Repatriation to Indigenous groups is more than law, it’s human rights, an archaeologist describes appeared first on RNS.

Pope rebukes Trump administration over immigrant deportations and appears to aim directly at Vance ROME (AP) — Pope Francis warned that the forceful removal of people purely because of their illegal status deprives them of their inherent dignity and “will end badly.” The post Pope rebukes Trump administration over immigrant deportations and appears to aim directly at Vance appeared first on RNS.

As Trump officials demonize faith-based partners, government grants are called heresy (RNS) — Faith groups have long received government grants to feed the hungry, respond to disasters and assist those in need, but recent comments from Trump administration officials have cast such grants in a bad light. The post As Trump officials demonize faith-based partners, government grants are called heresy appeared first on RNS.

He’s a young millennial Catholic priest; of course he’s a social media influencer (RNS) — For Fr. David Michael Moses, whose humorous and heartfelt videos have tens of millions of views, social media isn’t a tool — it’s a mission field. The post He’s a young millennial Catholic priest; of course he’s a social media influencer appeared first on RNS.

Instead of Christian nationalism, try Christian cosmopolitanism (RNS) — Christian cosmopolitanism calls for an expansion of our circle of concern, not to close it to anyone but Americans. The post Instead of Christian nationalism, try Christian cosmopolitanism appeared first on RNS.

Ronald Reagan failed to end the sanctuary movement. Here’s why Trump will too. (RNS) — Neither human dignity nor the sanctity of sacred space can be altered by memos or edicts from political leaders. The post Ronald Reagan failed to end the sanctuary movement. Here’s why Trump will too. appeared first on RNS.

Jewish Reform seminary relocating to Upper West Side, adds virtual options (RNS) — Hebrew Union College’s New York City campus is moving to a smaller building. The post Jewish Reform seminary relocating to Upper West Side, adds virtual options appeared first on RNS.

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Since forming last year, the Hind Rajab Foundation has made dozens of complaints in more than 10 countries to arrest both low-level and high-ranking Israeli soldiers. The post Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza appeared first on RNS.

Whether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries (The Conversation) — A scholar of religion and migration writes about the long-standing tensions among Christians regarding their moral obligations to those more or less closely connected to them. The post Whether Christians should prioritize care for migrants as much as for fellow citizens has been debated for centuries appeared first on RNS.

Hamas’ threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire JERUSALEM (AP) — The next handover of three hostages had been scheduled for Saturday, and families say time is running out for those still alive. The post Hamas’ threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire appeared first on RNS.

Catholics argue university anti-union efforts go against religious teachings (RNS) — Catholic universities are claiming religious exemptions to avoid faculty unions. Theologians and faculty members themselves say they are ignoring the church’s teaching that supports labor. The post Catholics argue university anti-union efforts go against religious teachings appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Devil festival; Trump’s shock and awe (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes an annual devil festival in Spain, the Trump administration’s flurry of activity and more. The post Photos of the Week: Devil festival; Trump’s shock and awe appeared first on RNS.

New book empowers multiracial families to celebrate identity and overcome challenges Westminster John Knox Press The post New book empowers multiracial families to celebrate identity and overcome challenges appeared first on RNS.

Why younger evangelical Christians are losing their faith in Israel (RNS) — The credibility of our gospel witness as evangelicals is now at stake. The post Why younger evangelical Christians are losing their faith in Israel appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis takes aim at Vance’s definition of ‘ordo amoris’ in letter to US Bishops VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Vice President JD Vance used the old Catholic theology to defend the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Pope Francis made clear that’s not the church’s interpretation. The post Pope Francis takes aim at Vance’s definition of ‘ordo amoris’ in letter to US Bishops appeared first on RNS.

Israel should have left the Educational Bookshop alone (RNS) — When the tyrants and authoritarians come, the first thing they come for are the books. Jews know this. The post Israel should have left the Educational Bookshop alone appeared first on RNS.

Faith-based groups challenge Trump orders in two court cases WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than two dozen faith groups are challenging an effective freeze on the federal refugee resettlement program and defending a rule preventing immigration law enforcement agencies from raiding houses of worship and other sensitive locations. The post Faith-based groups challenge Trump orders in two court cases appeared first…

Dalai Lama’s elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97 NEW DELHI (AP) — Tibetan media outlets credited Thondup for networking with foreign governments and praised his role in facilitating U.S. support for the Tibetan struggle. The post Dalai Lama’s elder brother, who led several rounds of talks with China, dies at 97 appeared first on RNS.

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas’ said its plan to delay the next hostage release “until further notice” depended on whether Israel “abides by its obligations.” The post Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk appeared first on RNS.

Gut-wrenching love: What a fresh look at the ‘Good Samaritan’ story says for ethics today (The Conversation) — Philosophers have always wrestled with how love can be so morally important, yet so personal and even arbitrary. The post Gut-wrenching love: What a fresh look at the ‘Good Samaritan’ story says for ethics today appeared first on RNS.