Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth Amanda Henderson and Cheryl Townsend Gilkes explore how African American spirituals, rooted in resistance and resilience, call out lies and offer a prophetic lens for navigating today’s political turmoil. The post Calling Out Lies, Singing the Truth appeared first on RNS.

Hindus debate the legacy of caste in America (RNS) — As more institutions adopt policies against caste discrimination, disagreements about caste’s prevalence among those in the Hindu diaspora are stronger than ever. The post Hindus debate the legacy of caste in America appeared first on RNS.

The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire PARIS (AP) — For Catholics, it marks the revival of the city’s spiritual heart, a place where faith has been nurtured for centuries. For the world, it signals the rebirth of one of global heritage’s most famous landmarks. The post The spiritual heart of Paris awakens: Notre Dame hosts first Mass since 2019 fire appeared first on RNS.

Meditation can reduce stress – but the pressure to overwork remains (The Conversation) — Mindfulness – meant to support health and detachment – is becoming a tool to support the corporate bottom line. The post Meditation can reduce stress – but the pressure to overwork remains appeared first on RNS.

OCP launches OCP Choral, serving choirs of all kinds OCP The post OCP launches OCP Choral, serving choirs of all kinds appeared first on RNS.

Lilly Endowment is funding efforts to share stories about the vibrancy of Christian faith Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Lilly Endowment is funding efforts to share stories about the vibrancy of Christian faith appeared first on RNS.

Phillips board names F. Douglas Powe, Jr. president of Phillips Theological Seminary Phillips Theological Seminary The post Phillips board names F. Douglas Powe, Jr. president of Phillips Theological Seminary appeared first on RNS.

Both right and left claim Bonhoeffer as a champion. Here’s why his ideas fit neither. (RNS) — Bonhoeffer matters precisely because he reminds us that Christian behavior and attitudes are more than calculations for a partisan edge. The post Both right and left claim Bonhoeffer as a champion. Here’s why his ideas fit neither. appeared first on RNS.

From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh (RNS) — The pro-Palestinian tableau is intended to point out the disconnect between the idealized Bethlehem of most American representations and the reality in present-day West Bank. The post From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh   appeared first on RNS.

Memo to God on the future of humanity (RNS) — Leaked minutes from the Archangel Committee on the Future of Earth, a RNS exclusive. The post Memo to God on the future of humanity appeared first on RNS.

The Holy Bible Feminine Translation Version II — Bias Free Scriptures Mark 7 Publishing The post The Holy Bible Feminine Translation Version II — Bias Free Scriptures appeared first on RNS.

Global ministry leaders unite on fulfilling the Great Commission by 2033 Empowered21 The post Global ministry leaders unite on fulfilling the Great Commission by 2033 appeared first on RNS.

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The blaze in the Adass Israel Synagogue is an escalation in targeted attacks in Australia since the war began between Israel and Hamas last year. The post Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue appeared first on RNS.

At Vatican Christmas tree lighting, Pope Francis calls attention to sustainability (RNS) — Assuring the crowd of the sustainable harvesting of the tree, the pope compared the rings in the 98-foot-tall tree to the generations of believers gathering around the single image of Jesus. The post At Vatican Christmas tree lighting, Pope Francis calls attention to sustainability appeared first on RNS.

Brian Thompson’s death was not just murder. It was terrorism. (RNS) — In such a polarized historical moment, we dare not countenance anything that smacks of a class war, or a war against elites of any kind. The post Brian Thompson’s death was not just murder. It was terrorism. appeared first on RNS.

Most congregations avoid discussing politics, new study shows (RNS) — Even if members are politically active and many leaders are often outspoken about issues and candidates they support, most congregations make great efforts to keep politics out of the church when they gather. The post Most congregations avoid discussing politics, new study shows appeared first on RNS.

New crop of cardinals cements Pope Francis’ legacy of diversity and global dialogue (RNS) — The pope has now handpicked 80% of the cardinals who will elect his successor. The post New crop of cardinals cements Pope Francis’ legacy of diversity and global dialogue appeared first on RNS.

Did Christian Nationalism Win? Matthew Taylor on the Vote and the Future Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with religion scholar Dr. Matthew D. Taylor about the role Christian Nationalism played in the election outcome – and how it will show up going forward. Also, Director Stephen Ujlaki and Executive Producer Todd Stiefel on their documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” The …

A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries (RNS) — The new cardinals include Ukrainian and Palestinian prelates as well as priests who have spoken in favor of promoting women and LGBTQ+ Catholics. The post A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries appeared first on RNS.

Ministry completes historic ‘neighbors serving neighbors’ clean water project The Bucket Ministry The post Ministry completes historic ‘neighbors serving neighbors’ clean water project appeared first on RNS.