The top 5 Vatican stories from 2024 (RNS) — This was the year Francis tried to hold the tension between progressives and conservatives in the church. The post The top 5 Vatican stories from 2024 appeared first on RNS.

These faith and spirituality influencers kept us glued to our phones in 2024 (RNS) — From TikTok to Patreon, these faith and spirituality influencers are changing our view of online community. The post These faith and spirituality influencers kept us glued to our phones in 2024 appeared first on RNS.

Let’s stop talking about ‘self-hating Jews’ — a lesson from Hanukkah (RNS) — Judaism has always been open to what the world is learning and saying. It has fallen to every generation of Jews to determine how much openness is necessary, and how much is too much. That’s the miracle of Hanukkah. The post Let’s stop talking about ‘self-hating Jews’ — a lesson from Hanukkah appeared first on RNS.

No, Pope Francis, Israel is not cruel IJCIC The post No, Pope Francis, Israel is not cruel appeared first on RNS.

Faith leaders who died in 2024: Pastors and pioneers, authors and theologians (RNS) — Across faiths and across the globe, prominent individuals whose legacies are likely to continue to shape their ministries and missions were remembered. The post Faith leaders who died in 2024: Pastors and pioneers, authors and theologians appeared first on RNS.

An atheist’s spiritual guide to Christmas for the deconverted (RNS) — Former Mormon Britt Hartley shares advice for nonbelievers on navigating holiday traditions and family dynamics, and for finding meaning in the season without religious faith. The post An atheist’s spiritual guide to Christmas for the deconverted appeared first on RNS.

RNS picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024 (RNS) — This year’s selections confronted politically charged topics head-on, from immigration to artificial intelligence, Zionism and Christian nationalism. The post RNS picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024 appeared first on RNS.

How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle (RNS) — Taped to the front window of my in-laws’ house was a photocopy of a photograph of a tarnished and bent spoon. Of course, there was a story behind it. The post How oil burning in a single spoon became a Hanukkah miracle appeared first on RNS.

The Church of England’s Christmas looks anything but peaceful LONDON (RNS) — Sexual abuse scandals, having caused the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, now threaten to derail another senior cleric, while inviting challenges to England’s primacy in the Anglican Communion. The post The Church of England’s Christmas looks anything but peaceful appeared first on RNS.

Kwanzaa spirit comes to life at Harlem’s mythic Apollo Theather NEW YORK (RNS) — Celebrated from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, Kwanzaa is centered on seven principles that champion the uplifting of the Black community. The post Kwanzaa spirit comes to life at Harlem’s mythic Apollo Theather appeared first on RNS.

In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations JERUSALEM (RNS) — Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received permission from Israel to visit the parish of the Holy Family in the embattled enclave. The post In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations appeared first on RNS.

Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah? For some interfaith families, it’s both (RNS) — Two Texas families share how they navigate honoring different religious heritages during the holiday season. The post Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah? For some interfaith families, it’s both appeared first on RNS.

Meditation and religion are two separate things, says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar BOONE, N.C. (RNS) — The spiritual, but not religious, practice of meditation has never been more popular, thanks to renowned teachers like Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The post Meditation and religion are two separate things, says Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar appeared first on RNS.

The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters (RNS) — Old debates continue. The post The (real) Hanukkah story and why it still matters appeared first on RNS.

Grants will support efforts nationwide to strengthen Christian congregations in small towns and rural areas Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Grants will support efforts nationwide to strengthen Christian congregations in small towns and rural areas appeared first on RNS.

At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray (RNS) — According to a report, you can pray with Trump and Melania. It’ll only cost you $100,000. The post At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray appeared first on RNS.

Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope. The post Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee appeared first on RNS.

Interfaith families find meaning in ‘Chrismukkah’ (NPR) — This year, the first night of Hanukkah falls on Christmas, which means many interfaith homes will be celebrating both holidays. The post Interfaith families find meaning in ‘Chrismukkah’ appeared first on RNS.

Why no campus outcries about Syrian atrocities? (RNS) — You mean you haven’t seen the campus demonstrations about what has happened in Syria? Hmm. The post Why no campus outcries about Syrian atrocities? appeared first on RNS.

Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why? (RNS) — Reckoning the cost of an archbishop having his way. The post Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why? appeared first on RNS.