King Day and Inauguration Day confluence sparks plans for rallies, prayer, hospitality (RNS) — ‘We’ll be taking attendance on who’s afraid — of dream busters or who stands with the dreamer — on Martin Luther King federal holiday,’ Sharpton said ahead of a planned rally. The post King Day and Inauguration Day confluence sparks plans for rallies, prayer, hospitality appeared first on RNS.

For Israeli Jews, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future JERUSALEM (RNS) — Israel’s government has yet to approve the ceasefire deal, which would include exchanging hostages from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack for Palestinian prisoners. The post For Israeli Jews, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future appeared first on RNS.

For Israelis, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future JERUSALEM (RNS) — Israel’s government has yet to approve the ceasefire deal, which would include exchanging hostages from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack for Palestinian prisoners. The post For Israelis, a potential ceasefire brings both hope and fear for the future appeared first on RNS.

The Vatican braces for a second Trump presidency VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Recent appointments show Pope Francis and Trump already setting a different tone for Vatican-U.S. relations. The post The Vatican braces for a second Trump presidency appeared first on RNS.

How dangerous is Christian nationalism? Very dangerous — to America; to Jews and other religious minorities — and yes, to Christianity itself. The post How dangerous is Christian nationalism? appeared first on RNS.

Christian therapist Andrew Bauman quit sexist theology and says you can too (RNS) — In a Q&A about new book ‘Safe Church,’ Bauman talks Andrew Tate, male headship and whether church can ever really be safe. The post Christian therapist Andrew Bauman quit sexist theology and says you can too appeared first on RNS.

4 men charged in a Brooklyn synagogue tunnel scuffle are awaiting trial in April NEW YORK (AP) — The men face felony criminal mischief charges for their alleged role in a brawl last January that damaged parts of the famed complex, a deeply revered Jewish site that receives thousands of visitors annually. The post 4 men charged in a Brooklyn synagogue tunnel scuffle are awaiting trial in April appeared first on RNS.

Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements WASHINGTON (AP) — The flurry of recent deals has drawn outrage from Republicans in Congress who say the Biden administration is letting colleges off the hook. The post Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast ‘toothless’ agreements appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month ROME (AP) — The Vatican said that Thursday’s fall also occurred at Santa Marta, and the pope was later seen in audiences with his right arm in a sling. The post Pope Francis hurts his right arm after falling for the second time in just over a month appeared first on RNS.

Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas official, said the militant group “is committed to the ceasefire agreement, which was announced by the mediators.” The post Netanyahu says ‘last-minute crisis’ with Hamas holding up approval of Gaza truce and hostage deal appeared first on RNS.

Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers say, and attracts thousands of locals and foreigners who flock to the Atlantic coast town to experience one of the world’s oldest religions. The post Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festiv…

In New York, faith organizations brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown (RNS) — An interfaith event hosted Thursday by Union Theological Seminary aims to provide faith leaders with spiritual and legal resources to continue their work. The post In New York, faith organizations brace for Trump’s immigration crackdown appeared first on RNS.

American Humanist Association sues West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic college (RNS) — The AHA, which has a chapter in West Virginia, says the grant violates the state constitution, which says the state cannot favor one religion over another. The post American Humanist Association sues West Virginia over $5 million grant to Catholic college appeared first on RNS.

Why should I love a neighbor who betrayed me? (RNS) — Our faith traditions teach us how to be in community for a reason. The post Why should I love a neighbor who betrayed me? appeared first on RNS.

Rutgers decides not to adopt caste policy, but both sides laud decision as a win (RNS) — ‘Rutgers, in their announcement, has outlined the most robust response to caste discrimination by any university in the United States,’ said Audrey Truschke, professor of South Asian history at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. The post Rutgers decides not to adopt caste policy, but both sides laud decision as a win appeared first on RNS.

Notice, no one is rescuing the Ten Commandments from a burning synagogue (RNS) — For Jews, the Ten Commandments are just the appetizer. They do not belong in public school classrooms. The post Notice, no one is rescuing the Ten Commandments from a burning synagogue appeared first on RNS.

Gloo and Faith Assistant partner to build custom AI for churches and ministries Gloo The post Gloo and Faith Assistant partner to build custom AI for churches and ministries appeared first on RNS.

SGI calls for no first use of nuclear weapons and establishment of Nuclear War Prevention Center SGI Office for UN Affairs The post SGI calls for no first use of nuclear weapons and establishment of Nuclear War Prevention Center appeared first on RNS.

Pastor William F. Kumuyi from world’s 3rd largest church to attend inauguration A. Larry Ross Communications The post Pastor William F. Kumuyi from world’s 3rd largest church to attend inauguration appeared first on RNS.

1 in 7 global Christians faces ‘high-level’ persecution: Open Doors report (RNS) — Christians around the world are being attacked and killed, forced to flee and driven underground, the annual report finds. The post 1 in 7 global Christians faces ‘high-level’ persecution: Open Doors report appeared first on RNS.