‘Sanctuary People’ follows faith-based organizing in the first Trump term In ‘Sanctuary People,’ Pérez takes a hopeful look at how the sanctuary movement has broadened to include not only offering shelter to migrants, but help for victims of hurricanes and police violence. The post ‘Sanctuary People’ follows faith-based organizing in the first Trump term appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: U.S. Teenage Buddhist Lama; Taiwan Temple Festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a U.S. teenage Buddhist lama enthronement, a Taoist temple festival in Taiwan and more. The post Photos of the Week: U.S. Teenage Buddhist Lama; Taiwan Temple Festival appeared first on RNS.

On women deacons, the Catholic Church has to remember its own history (RNS) — The church depends on donations from nations whose better off have been educated on the baptismal equality of all persons. The post On women deacons, the Catholic Church has to remember its own history appeared first on RNS.

IJCIC repudiates charge of Israeli genocide International Jewish Committee for Interreligious Consultations The post IJCIC repudiates charge of Israeli genocide appeared first on RNS.

Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived (The Conversation) — The 13th-century theologian’s influences included Greek, Muslim and Jewish thinkers. The post Why you should get to know Thomas Aquinas, even 800 years after he lived appeared first on RNS.

Christians mobilize to pray for all the persecuted (RNS) — Those facing persecution need Christians to speak up, working across faith and theological lines for those living in danger everywhere. The post Christians mobilize to pray for all the persecuted appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis approves simpler, quicker procedures for papal funerals (RNS) — After the funeral of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, the pope asked that the protocols for papal funerals be revised to evoke the idea of a pastor and bishop, not of a powerful ruler. The post Pope Francis approves simpler, quicker procedures for papal funerals appeared first on RNS.

Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church Exploring the rise of “alpha male” Christianity with Caitlin Beatty, co-host of Saved by the City, as Gen Z men flock to evangelical churches and women leave in record numbers. The post Alpha Jesus and the Bro-ing of the American Church appeared first on RNS.

‘A Real Pain’ gets achingly close to the real quandaries of Holocaust remembrance (RNS) — The film is a commendable effort that falls short by failing to grapple more honestly with modern antisemitism. The post ‘A Real Pain’ gets achingly close to the real quandaries of Holocaust remembrance appeared first on RNS.

Largest evangelical ministry in Middle East heads to America MattiMedia Group The post Largest evangelical ministry in Middle East heads to America appeared first on RNS.

The abortion divide has become unbridgeable (RNS) — Thanks to the growing extremism of the anti-abortion movement. The post The abortion divide has become unbridgeable appeared first on RNS.

House passes anti-terror financing bill that may punish nonprofits (RNS) — Many faith-based organizations fear that if the bill becomes law it might target organizations that support Palestinian rights. The post House passes anti-terror financing bill that may punish nonprofits appeared first on RNS.

Got an empty church lawn? Why not turn it into a dog park? (RNS) — For some churches, starting a dog park turns underused church property into a place for community. The post Got an empty church lawn? Why not turn it into a dog park? appeared first on RNS.

Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York passes three resolutions supporting Palestine EPF PIN The post Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of New York passes three resolutions supporting Palestine appeared first on RNS.

Initiative seeks to strengthen theological schools for the future Lilly Endowment Inc. The post Initiative seeks to strengthen theological schools for the future appeared first on RNS.

As Ukraine war hits 1,000 days, Pope Francis renews call for peace (RNS) — The wife of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the milestone by visiting the Vatican to advocate for the victims of the war. The post As Ukraine war hits 1,000 days, Pope Francis renews call for peace appeared first on RNS.

Ready or Not, Trump 2.0 + Tim Alberta We ask Tim Alberta what to expect in a second Trump administration — and where might evangelicals fit in. The post Ready or Not, Trump 2.0 + Tim Alberta appeared first on RNS.

This is the Bizarro Cabinet (RNS) — These are the worst Cabinet picks in recent memory. Jews, in particular, should pay attention. The post This is the Bizarro Cabinet appeared first on RNS.

Conservative Christians ‘grieve’ Gaetz nomination, express frustration with leaders’ silence WASHINGTON (RNS) — Critics include a founder of the conservative legal group Liberty Counsel and Boz Tchividjian, grandson of famed evangelist Billy Graham. The post Conservative Christians ‘grieve’ Gaetz nomination, express frustration with leaders’ silence appeared first on RNS.

Tony Campolo: Evangelist to the evangelicals (RNS) — A sociologist, writer and preacher, he touched legions of people in his classrooms and millions in countless venues around the world. The post Tony Campolo: Evangelist to the evangelicals appeared first on RNS.