Bono: The most existentially American non-American (RNS) — U2 is capable of dissecting this nation — and its religion — with a rare and effective ruthlessness. The post Bono: The most existentially American non-American appeared first on RNS.

Who is Charlie Kirk, the new faith-focused enforcer of Trumpism? (RNS) — Kirk is positioning himself as not only Trump’s fiercest backer in the religious right but an enforcer of Trumpian dogma. The post Who is Charlie Kirk, the new faith-focused enforcer of Trumpism? appeared first on RNS.

Three keys to loving your neighbor in a multibelief world (RNS) — I have found that to engage the world, you have to have a soft heart, a hard head and ready hands. The post Three keys to loving your neighbor in a multibelief world appeared first on RNS.

At Turning Point USA’s AmFest, Charlie Kirk takes a victory lap for Trump election PHOENIX (RNS) — How the onetime Christian student organization convinced pastors to turn their flocks into GOP voters. The post At Turning Point USA’s AmFest, Charlie Kirk takes a victory lap for Trump election appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis’ critiques of Israel’s actions in Gaza are not misguided (RNS) — The continued bombardment of Gaza that has killed and maimed civilians almost every day since early October 2023 has long ago ceased to be a war of self-defense. The post Pope Francis’ critiques of Israel’s actions in Gaza are not misguided appeared first on RNS.

Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal LONDON (AP) — Justin Welby ’s tenure officially ends Monday, two months after he resigned following an inquiry that found he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. The post Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal ap…

Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop ROME (AP) — At a press conference, McElroy said he prayed the incoming administration would work to make America a better place. But he also identified Trump’s threats of mass deportations of immigrants as a point of potential conflict, saying such policies were “incompatible with Catholic doctrine.” The post Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal…

Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy (RNS) — As we celebrate today’s peaceful transfer of power, we shouldn’t be so naive as to believe that the extreme right has embraced democratic norms and institutions. The post Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy appeared first on RNS.

Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6 (RNS) — A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump’s return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump’s name on the cover and will be on sale until Jan. 19. The post Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6 appeared first on RNS.

Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues (RNS) — The nation’s largest freethought organization published, then removed, an article by honorary board member Jerry Coyne who argued that transgender women are more sexually predatory than other women. The post Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues appeared first on RNS.

In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ I met my younger self (RNS) — I saw the movie for the music and the story. As I watched it, I felt my youth returning. The post In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ I met my younger self appeared first on RNS.

Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington WASHINGTON (RNS) — Having led of the San Diego diocese since 2015, McElroy, 70, has experience with the immigration, both as a political issue and a reality in his diocesan churches. The post Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington appeared first on RNS.

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know ATLANTA (AP) — The first events reflected Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy. The post Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know appeared first on RNS.

Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year’s Day message ROME (AP) — In his homily, he prayed that everyone learns to care for “every child born of a woman” and to protect “the precious gift of life: life in the womb, the lives of children, the lives of the suffering, the poor, the elderly, the lonely and the dying.” The post Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in …

In Richard Hays, a rare combination of confidence and contrition (RNS) — All of this full and good life was funded by an unapologetic conviction about the mercy of God at work in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The post In Richard Hays, a rare combination of confidence and contrition appeared first on RNS.

Vatican decides not to put keffiyeh back in nativity VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican had hinted the controversial keffiyeh would be put back in the nativity scene on Christmas Eve. The post Vatican decides not to put keffiyeh back in nativity appeared first on RNS.

Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died (RNS) — The renowned New Testament scholar and former dean of Duke Divinity School described his most recent book as an act of repentance for the way his work had been used to harm LGBTQ people and to divide Christians The post Richard Hays, influential scholar who changed his mind on same-sex marriage, has died appeared first on RNS.

January 6th: Bad Theology, Bad for Democracy State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute, about the rewriting of history around the January 6, 2021 attacks on the Capitol and trends in religion and politics at the start of 2025. Also, Paul pays tribute to the late Jimmy Carter. The post January 6th:…

Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power (The Conversation) — Despite the controversy surrounding them, presidential pardons can provide a service – the question is how they are used. The post Pardon who? Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power appeared first on RNS.

Entering Jubilee 2025 with hope for our common home (RNS) — When we are tempted to lose hope, we must remember that it is not a feeling or an emotion but a virtue. The post Entering Jubilee 2025 with hope for our common home appeared first on RNS.