Ohio could mandate public schools to allow third-party religious ed during school day (RNS) — School boards would be required to permit Christian groups and the Satanic Temple alike to provide off-campus instruction. The post Ohio could mandate public schools to allow third-party religious ed during school day appeared first on RNS.

Rural resurrection: A Greek village leans into faith in fight against demographic collapse FOURNA, Greece (AP) — A winding four-hour drive from Athens, it enjoys near total silence, periodically broken by church bells and howling dogs. The post Rural resurrection: A Greek village leans into faith in fight against demographic collapse appeared first on RNS.

Why Christians should demand the establishment of the ERA now (RNS) — Safety and dignity are fundamental to Christianity, and Christians must answer the call. The post Why Christians should demand the establishment of the ERA now appeared first on RNS.

Indigenous dance and mariachi: New York celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe NEW YORK (RNS) — The events highlighted the cultural, as well as the religious, importance of Our Lady of Guadalupe among the city’s diverse Latin American communities. The post Indigenous dance and mariachi: New York celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared first on RNS.

Biden administration releases strategy for fighting Islamophobia (RNS) — The 67-page strategy was released one month before Biden leaves office and amid heightened tensions with the Muslim American community over the administration’s steadfast support for Israel in its war in Gaza. The post Biden administration releases strategy for fighting Islamophobia appeared first on RNS.

Nancy Pelosi tells Catholic outlet Vatican is reviewing her Communion ban (RNS) — Pelosi told NCR she’s been to Catholic churches all over the country and ‘never been denied’ Communion. The post Nancy Pelosi tells Catholic outlet Vatican is reviewing her Communion ban appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis makes Jubilee year appeal to end hunger, debt woes and death penalty (RNS) — The pope’s appeal was made for the World Day of Peace, coinciding with the launch of the 2025 Jubilee year. The post Pope Francis makes Jubilee year appeal to end hunger, debt woes and death penalty appeared first on RNS.

Faith leaders express dismay amid report Trump will allow immigration raids at churches (RNS) — ‘I have 30 kids in a Sunday school class — I don’t know who is documented and undocumented,’ said one Latino pastor. The post Faith leaders express dismay amid report Trump will allow immigration raids at churches appeared first on RNS.

Our Roasts and Toasts of 2024 + Tiffany Bluhm Gather ’round with your marshmallows and cups of cheer, it’s that time of year to send good tidings and spiced takes. The post Our Roasts and Toasts of 2024 + Tiffany Bluhm appeared first on RNS.

For feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, activist devotees adorn Mary with Palestinian symbols (RNS) — The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose feast day falls on Dec. 12, has emerged as a symbol among Latino activists and artists in the U.S. and Mexico of their support for Palestinians in Gaza. The post For feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, activist devotees adorn Mary with Palestinian symbols appeared first on RNS.

Faith leaders, activists, the pope urge Biden to empty federal death row before Trump term (RNS) — Activists and faith leaders hope to save the lives of 40 federal death row inmates, fearing Donald Trump would authorize an ‘execution spree’ after taking office. The post Faith leaders, activists, the pope urge Biden to empty federal death row before Trump term appeared first on RNS.

On Gita Jayanti, Hare Krishnas celebrate the birth of the sacred text Bhagavad Gita (RNS) — On Wednesday (Dec. 11), many Hindus celebrated Gita Jayanti, the day that they believe Lord Krishna spoke the words of the Bhagavad Gita to the Indian Prince Arjuna more than 5,000 years ago. The post On Gita Jayanti, Hare Krishnas celebrate the birth of the sacred text Bhagavad Gita appeared first on RNS.

Are Jews God-phobic? With Arnold Eisen (RNS) — If you encounter someone who wants to talk about God, odds are that person isn’t Jewish. Why? The post Are Jews God-phobic? With Arnold Eisen appeared first on RNS.

After disastrous farewell speech, Archbishop of Canterbury goes quiet for holidays LONDON (RNS) — One victim of abuse said of Welby’s speech, ‘I have never come across anyone so tone-deaf.’ The post After disastrous farewell speech, Archbishop of Canterbury goes quiet for holidays appeared first on RNS.

Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The blaze is an escalation in targeted attacks in Australia since the war began between Israel and Hamas last year. The post Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources appeared first on RNS.

Meet the Emmy Award-winning American priest who converted celebrities and communists Carmel Communications The post Meet the Emmy Award-winning American priest who converted celebrities and communists appeared first on RNS.

Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID-19-era religious liberty measure (RNS) — In oral arguments before the state Supreme Court, Texas’ deputy solicitor general argued that the amendment was ‘not a Swiss Army knife of religious liberty’ and that ‘the amendment’s scope is designed to protect the right to gather,’ not to protect sacred spaces themselves. The post Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID…

The Double Arch is gone, but God’s love is here to stay (RNS) — When rocks themselves fall away, we need assurance that there is one constant amid the impermanence. The post The Double Arch is gone, but God’s love is here to stay appeared first on RNS.

You will need to stay for 15 minutes to see the art (RNS) — In the Northern Hemisphere, in both religious and secular traditions, December signals a time of waiting for the light. The post You will need to stay for 15 minutes to see the art appeared first on RNS.

Breaking with tradition, Kenyan church leaders refuse politicians’ cash donations (RNS) — Catholic and Protestant leaders have objected that contributions from the government challenge their independence and make them complicit in corruption. The post Breaking with tradition, Kenyan church leaders refuse politicians’ cash donations appeared first on RNS.