In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change (RNS) — Facing misinformation and decreases in attendance, clergy whose congregations include immigrants are working to prepare their flocks for potential ICE raids while at worship. The post In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change appeared first on RNS.

Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew (RNS) — The bishop spoke truth to power. She has inherited a long and sacred lineage. The post Bishop Budde was speaking Hebrew appeared first on RNS.

In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’ (RNS) — Jews have a moral obligation to confront the horror that has unfolded in Gaza, argues the American Jewish journalist and pundit. The post In his new book, Peter Beinart begs American Jews: ‘Don’t look away’ appeared first on RNS.

Vance’s speech to the March for Life marks the formal start to ‘Pro-life 3.0’ (RNS) — We are likely to see serious proposals related to child care support, paid family leave, massive child tax credits and more.  The post Vance’s speech to the March for Life marks the formal start to ‘Pro-life 3.0’ appeared first on RNS.

Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine Orthodox Christian Network The post Orthodox Christian Network launches new online magazine appeared first on RNS.

Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature (FaVS) — Idaho’s ban is seen by some experts as a bid to bring a case before the U.S. Supreme Court with hopes of overturning federal protections on marriage for LGBTQ couples. The post Faith groups speak out as same-sex marriage ban advances in Idaho Legislature appeared first on RNS.

National Marriage Week 2025 launches February 7 with special ‘Live’ virtual events featuring renowned family and relationship experts Media Connect The post National Marriage Week 2025 launches February 7 with special ‘Live’ virtual events featuring renowned family and relationship experts appeared first on RNS.

Paraguay’s disappeared: A dictator’s shadow is a roadblock for justice, but a few keep up the fight ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The post Paraguay’s disappeared: A dictator’s shadow is a roadblock for justice, but a few keep up the fight appeared first on RNS.

Thank you, Vice President Vance (RNS) — Thanks to the vice president, the national press may finally realize the Catholic bishops care about something other than abortion. The post Thank you, Vice President Vance appeared first on RNS.

Faith groups say they’ll help refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help. (RNS) — Trump’s first term crippled much of the nation’s resettlement infrastructure. Now a new executive order threatens to do the same. The post Faith groups say they’ll help refugees despite Trump order. But they’ll need help. appeared first on RNS.

Management, not ministry, for Catholic women (RNS) — Appointing another woman to an administrative post at the Vatican, Pope Francis says women suffer ‘no deprivation’ in not being ordained. The post Management, not ministry, for Catholic women appeared first on RNS.

It has been 80 years since Auschwitz (RNS) — Let this be the day when Jews tell the darkness of their story to the world and pray that people listen. The post It has been 80 years since Auschwitz appeared first on RNS.

The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World A sermon at the National Cathedral becomes a flashpoint, challenging Trump’s authority and exposing deep divisions in American Christianity. The post The Mercy Pulpit & The Sermon Heard Around the World appeared first on RNS.

Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? (The Conversation) — Many well-intentioned people still struggle to understand what exactly constitutes antisemitism and when anti-Israel rhetoric ‘crosses the line.’ The post Harvard expands its definition of antisemitism – when does criticism of Israel cross a line? appeared first on RNS.

Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission BRYAN, Ohio (AP) — On Tuesday, a city judge found Pastor Chris Avell guilty of violating zoning and fire codes in a criminal case. The post Ohio pastor convicted in dispute over sheltering homeless vows to continue his mission appeared first on RNS.

Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation GOMA, Congo (AP) — Pope Francis recognized Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi as a martyr late last year, setting him on the path to beatification. The post Killed for fighting corruption, a Congolese man made a martyr is inspiring a new generation appeared first on RNS.

Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative-dominated high court has issued several decisions in recent years signaling a willingness to allow public funds to flow to religious entities. The post Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma appeared first on RNS.

In letter, Jewish groups urge Trump not to enact ‘widespread persecution of immigrants’ (RNS) — ‘Please do not enact policies that would turn places of solace into places of fear,’ the letter reads. The post In letter, Jewish groups urge Trump not to enact ‘widespread persecution of immigrants’ appeared first on RNS.

What does it mean to commemorate the Holocaust in 2025? (RNS) — The Holocaust famously teaches us that what makes mass atrocities possible isn’t only the agency of the powerful — it’s the silence of everyone else. The post What does it mean to commemorate the Holocaust in 2025? appeared first on RNS.

Written at Auschwitz, music provides a haunting score to Holocaust remembrance LONDON (RNS) — Research by a British musician has led to the discovery of manuscripts of music composed at the camp. The post Written at Auschwitz, music provides a haunting score to Holocaust remembrance appeared first on RNS.