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.

Lee Greenwood, true believer in God and Trump, to sing ‘God Bless the USA’ at inauguration (RNS) — The country star will sing his 1984 hit song at Donald Trump’s inauguration—while he continues to sell a controversial Bible inspired by that song. The post Lee Greenwood, true believer in God and Trump, to sing ‘God Bless the USA’ at inauguration appeared first on RNS.

President Trump’s Crusader (RNS) — Pete Hegseth’s faith and claims of redemption shaped his Pentagon bid, while deeper questions went unasked. The post President Trump’s Crusader appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Wildfire Losses; Maha Kumbh (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the aftermath of California wildfires, the Maha Kumbh festival in India and more. The post Photos of the Week: Wildfire Losses; Maha Kumbh appeared first on RNS.

What can a pastor say to people who have lost everything? (RNS) — After the fire, there are no words. The post What can a pastor say to people who have lost everything? appeared first on RNS.

‘Fix your hearts or die’: The unflinching moral compass of David Lynch (RNS) — With age, Lynch grew more confident that some of his questions had answers. The post ‘Fix your hearts or die’: The unflinching moral compass of David Lynch appeared first on RNS.

2 Israeli American hostages are expected to be among the first 33 released by Hamas (RNS) — Of the seven dual Israeli American citizens still held hostage, only three are believed to be alive. The post 2 Israeli American hostages are expected to be among the first 33 released by Hamas appeared first on RNS.

Yeshiva University Survivors for Justice founder criticizes Yeshiva University president’s role in Trump inauguration Yeshiva University Survivors for Justice The post Yeshiva University Survivors for Justice founder criticizes Yeshiva University president’s role in Trump inauguration appeared first on RNS.

My Gen Z daughter and her Altadena and Pasadena classmates are showing us the way (RNS) — It should not be surprising that the children of this community would lead in taking care of their own across faiths, ethnicities and languages. The post My Gen Z daughter and her Altadena and Pasadena classmates are showing us the way appeared first on RNS.