Gloo announces investment in software product powerhouse Midwestern Gloo The post Gloo announces investment in software product powerhouse Midwestern appeared first on RNS.

Faith-based aid agencies challenge Trump’s order ‘realigning’ refugee program WASHINGTON (RNS) — An executive order signed by President Donald Trump appears to keep all but a few refugees from entering the country, saying that the United States lacks the resources to absorb them.  The post Faith-based aid agencies challenge Trump’s order ‘realigning’ refugee program appeared first on RNS.

In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights WASHINGTON (RNS) — The inaugural prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral Tuesday morning featured a number of interfaith leaders, including the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, who delivered the homily. The post In sermon to Trump, Bishop Budde pleads for immigrants, transgender rights appeared first on RNS.

Episcopal Divinity School launches public online course equipping Christians to shift public theological narrative around reproductive justice Episcopal Divinity School The post Episcopal Divinity School launches public online course equipping Christians to shift public theological narrative around reproductive justice appeared first on RNS.

Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia’s Orthodox Christians MOSCOW (AP) — Temperatures across Russia have been increasing over the past quarter of a century in line with global warming, says meteorologist Leonid Starkov. The post Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia’s Orthodox Christians appeared first on RNS.

With last-minute pardon, Biden delivers immigration activist Ravi Ragbir from deportation (RNS) — A chorus of nationally known faith leaders and other clergy in the New York area had supported the New Sanctuary Coalition director’s plea to be spared deportation. The post With last-minute pardon, Biden delivers immigration activist Ravi Ragbir from deportation appeared first on RNS.

At King Day rally, Sharpton leads oath to support DEI as Trump opposes it (RNS) — ‘I will defend equality for all, diversity, equality, inclusion, women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration rights,’ a crowd recited at a rally. The post At King Day rally, Sharpton leads oath to support DEI as Trump opposes it appeared first on RNS.

Imam who backed Trump absent from inauguration, removed from program WASHINGTON (RNS) — Imam Husham Al-Husainy’s invitation to give a benediction at the inauguration was seen as controversial in some conservative pro-Israel circles. The post Imam who backed Trump absent from inauguration, removed from program appeared first on RNS.

At inauguration, Trump says he was ‘saved by God to make America great again’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — The former president marked his return to the White House with religious services and prayers from a range of faith leaders. The post At inauguration, Trump says he was ‘saved by God to make America great again’ appeared first on RNS.

Hostages are coming home. Thank God. (RNS) — This is what we have been praying for. The post Hostages are coming home. Thank God. appeared first on RNS.

In Inauguration Day message, Pope Francis urges Trump to avoid ‘discrimination or exclusion’ (RNS) — Francis’ prayer for the 47th president followed a Sunday interview with Italian media in which he called Trump’s proposed immigration policy ‘a disgrace.’ The post In Inauguration Day message, Pope Francis urges Trump to avoid ‘discrimination or exclusion’ appeared first on RNS.

In Israel, a mix of relief and anxiety, as first hostages are freed JERUSALEM (RNS) — Amid the joy Sunday were fears the ceasefire could collapse at any moment, leaving more than 90 hostages in Hamas captivity.   The post In Israel, a mix of relief and anxiety, as first hostages are freed appeared first on RNS.

Hope amid caution: Reflections on Gaza’s ceasefire (RNS) — In Gaza, hope is not just a feeling — it is a survival mechanism. The post Hope amid caution: Reflections on Gaza’s ceasefire appeared first on RNS.

King’s Non-Violence Trumps Christian Nationalism  This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day, January 20th.  Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush brings attention to the dichotomy of these two pivotal events, reflecting on the contrasting paths that America finds itself on—one leading towards justice, equality, and… …

Faith communities help LA fire victims with shelter, necessities while planning for future (RNS) — ‘It really has to be an all-hands-on-deck community engagement to rebuild and restore and return,’ said one Los Angeles pastor. The post Faith communities help LA fire victims with shelter, necessities while planning for future appeared first on RNS.

What ‘American Primeval’ gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history (RNS) — The show’s depiction of hood-wearing, sinister Mormons slaughtering emigrants, US Army troops and Shoshone people all within a few days is a sensationalized fabrication intended to ‘entertain.’ The post What ‘American Primeval’ gets wrong about Mormon — and American — history appeared first on RNS.

‘Cautiously optimistic,’ Palestinian Americans hold their breath at news of ceasefire (RNS) — After a year and a half of watching their homeland demolished and hearing of loved ones lost, news of the deal was bittersweet and long overdue. The post ‘Cautiously optimistic,’ Palestinian Americans hold their breath at news of ceasefire appeared first on RNS.

Under Biden, faith-based office bookended by COVID-19, war in Gaza (RNS) — ‘We were able to deepen and widen our work and accelerate our work with faith and community leaders to serve people in need,’ said outgoing staffer Melissa Rogers. The post Under Biden, faith-based office bookended by COVID-19, war in Gaza appeared first on RNS.

African Christian leaders see common cause with an incoming President Trump (RNS) — When it comes to defending Christianity and religious freedom and opposing abortion, Christian leaders like what they see in Trump. The post African Christian leaders see common cause with an incoming President Trump appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis’ comments on the war in Gaza put a strain on Vatican-Jewish relations (RNS) — While some Jewish leaders condemned the pope’s recent remarks on Israel, others believe that Catholic-Jewish relations can survive the current tension. The post Pope Francis’ comments on the war in Gaza put a strain on Vatican-Jewish relations appeared first on RNS.