Nigerian missionary school’s alumni force an investigation into past abuse (RNS) — Alumni of Hillcrest School, a boarding school run by missionaries, have been pushing for an independent investigation since 2021, when a former principal admitted to molesting students during his time there. The post Nigerian missionary school’s alumni force an investigation into past abuse appeared first on RNS.

Religious elites oppose assisted suicide; the public, not so much (RNS) — How come? The post Religious elites oppose assisted suicide; the public, not so much appeared first on RNS.

Senate approves move to add American Jewish history museum to Smithsonian (RNS) — The bill marks the first step of a long process to examine whether a Smithsonian museum dedicated to the American Jewish experience could be created.  The post Senate approves move to add American Jewish history museum to Smithsonian appeared first on RNS.

The election is over. Our work is not. (RNS) — With the election season behind us, all Americans need to turn to the work of building democracy day by day, in our communities and with our elected officials, those we agree with and those we don’t.  The post The election is over. Our work is not. appeared first on RNS.

New, fully electric popemobile offers Pope Francis every comfort as Jubilee nears VATICAN CITY (RNS) — This is the first fully electric vehicle provided to the pope by Mercedes-Benz. The post New, fully electric popemobile offers Pope Francis every comfort as Jubilee nears appeared first on RNS.

Outside Supreme Court, religious protesters mostly rally in favor of transgender rights (RNS) — ‘As a trans person myself, I know that I’m just as much an image of God as a cisgender, heterosexual person of whatever color, race and creed,’ said the Rev. M.E. Eccles, a trans Episcopal priest. The post Outside Supreme Court, religious protesters mostly rally in favor of transgender rights appeared first on RNS.

The A.M.E. Zion Church adopts new common measurement for the health of its churches and congregations Gloo The post The A.M.E. Zion Church adopts new common measurement for the health of its churches and congregations appeared first on RNS.

NPR and Religion News Service (RNS) announce new partnership Mission-driven news organizations expand access to vital religion reporting WASHINGTON — Today, NPR and Religion News Service (RNS) announced the formation of a new partnership to report on the impact of religion in our public and personal lives. The partnership also will help fill the gap caused by the reduction in the number of journalists… …

Worship Road Radio brings uninterrupted Christmas music to Canada and beyond Worship Road Radio Foundation The post Worship Road Radio brings uninterrupted Christmas music to Canada and beyond appeared first on RNS.

How Elon Musk became ‘prophet-in-chief’ of tech’s Trump-leaning conservatism (RNS) — Since becoming a Trump supporter, the tech billionaire has arrived at a new stage in his evolution from insisting science and religion cannot coexist. The post How Elon Musk became ‘prophet-in-chief’ of tech’s Trump-leaning conservatism appeared first on RNS.

Latest research shows church attendance is linked to relational health, mentorship, and meaningful connection Gloo The post Latest research shows church attendance is linked to relational health, mentorship, and meaningful connection appeared first on RNS.

Bolsonaro’s indictment in Brazil stirs conservative Christian supporters’ outrage SÃO PAULO (RNS) — After police indicted 37 individuals, including a Catholic priest, evangelical Christian supporters of the right-wing former president called the investigation an effort by the current president to persecute Brazil’s conservatives.  The post Bolsonaro’s indictment in Brazil stirs conservative Christian supporters’ outrage appea…

At mosques steps from campus, young Muslims take the lead (RNS) — Mosques that serve young Muslim communities are springing up on and around American college campuses. The post At mosques steps from campus, young Muslims take the lead appeared first on RNS.

‘Gladiator II’ and the voice of the radical minority (RNS) — It’s not only about the games in the Colosseum. It’s about America today. The post ‘Gladiator II’ and the voice of the radical minority appeared first on RNS.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA showcases Swami Vivekananda’s legacy at the UN Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA The post Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA showcases Swami Vivekananda’s legacy at the UN appeared first on RNS.

Traditional Jewish belief in the Internet era Kodesh Press The post Traditional Jewish belief in the Internet era appeared first on RNS.

Lilly Endowment elects John Witvliet to its board of directors Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Lilly Endowment elects John Witvliet to its board of directors appeared first on RNS.

How do pastors lead amid cultural division? (RNS) — Leaders in these times need to be curious about those we’re trying to reach and to grow in our ability to disagree well. The post How do pastors lead amid cultural division? appeared first on RNS.

From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color ANAHEIM, California (AP) — New Hope Presbyterian Church, a multiethnic congregation led by a Black female pastor, started a string orchestra in April, welcoming students, including those who may have trouble getting into and paying for music programs. The post From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color …

‘AI Jesus’ avatar tests man’s faith in machines and the divine LUCERNE, Switzerland (AP) — Researchers and religious leaders released findings from a two-month experiment through art in a Catholic chapel in Switzerland, where an avatar of “Jesus” on a computer screen took questions by visitors on faith, morality and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture The post ‘AI Jesus’ avatar tests m…