Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025 ROME (AP) — Francis has written to the city’s church leaders and religious order priests for any available church properties to be used for the homeless or residents facing possible eviction because of rising rents. The post Pope asks Church of Rome to help address housing crisis ahead of Holy Year in 2025 appeared first on RNS.

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — In the video, the superintendent says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions,” then prays for the leaders of the U.S. after saying students do not have to join in the prayer. The post Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department a…

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide ROME (AP) — It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. The post Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide appeared first on RNS.

How to End Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amanda Tyler, author of the new book “How to End Christian Nationalism,” and executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Freedom. The post How to End Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler appeared first on RNS.

Vatican Cardinal Parolin hopeful about ‘synergy’ with Trump administration (RNS) — President-elect Trump promised to end all wars. The Vatican’s secretary of state cautioned that there are no ‘magic solutions’ to global conflicts. The post Vatican Cardinal Parolin hopeful about ‘synergy’ with Trump administration appeared first on RNS.

In Tennessee’s evangelical heartland, pastors say Trump’s win won’t solve America’s woes (RNS) — Evangelicals were the bedrock of Trump’s return to the White House, with some 80% of evangelical voters supporting him. For some Tennessee pastors, that was mostly about the economy — and they hope Trump will lead to lower gas and food prices, but not a revival of Christian power. And they worry about post-election America, which remains…

At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda BALTIMORE (RNS) — The presentation on ‘Laudato Si’,’ a central document approaching its 10-year anniversary next year, was particularly notable because the bishops have previously sidelined Francis’ environmental teaching. The post At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda appeared first on RNS.

Review: In ‘Tammy Faye,’ evangelical Christians come to Broadway NEW YORK (RNS) — With a soaring score from the legendary Elton John, the show casts Jerry Falwell Sr. as the villain, Jim Bakker as a miscreant and Tammy as the sparkly, open-hearted heroine. The post Review: In ‘Tammy Faye,’ evangelical Christians come to Broadway appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Sikh guru birthday; Full moon festivals (RNS) — Each week RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes the birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru, full moon festivals and more. The post Photos of the Week: Sikh guru birthday; Full moon festivals appeared first on RNS.

After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence (RNS) — In the days since the presidential election, American Muslim political and civic leaders are debating whether continuing to work within the country’s two-party system will ever produce gains for the Muslim community. The post After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence appeared firs…

For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear DEARBORN, Mich. (RNS and NPR) —  ‘The Arab community got their message across that we could no longer be taken for granted,’ said one Christian and Palestinian American. ‘Even though we’ve paid a heavy price.’ The post For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear appeared first on RNS.

See the stunning new trailer for Netflix’s upcoming biblical epic ‘MARY’ releasing December 6th WIT PR The post See the stunning new trailer for Netflix’s upcoming biblical epic ‘MARY’ releasing December 6th appeared first on RNS.

Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years (The Conversation) — Universities have an important role in Jewish American history – highlighting both deep-seated prejudice toward Jews and Jewish students’ paths toward acceptance and assimilation. The post Campuses are ground zero in debates about antisemitism − but that’s been true for 100 years appeared first on RNS.

Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments (The Conversation) — The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, adding to uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s. The post Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments appeared first on RNS.

Jewish Americans should look harder at Elise Stefanik’s attacks on elites (RNS) — Don’t be fooled by her performance at the hearing with those college presidents. There is far more to Stefanik than meets the eye. The post Jewish Americans should look harder at Elise Stefanik’s attacks on elites appeared first on RNS.

Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church (RNS) — The presiding bishop was elected on a mandate to reorganize the denomination’s aging structure and adapt to modern times. It’s something he knows a bit about. The post Sean Rowe wants to realign the Episcopal Church appeared first on RNS.

Is Elise Stefanik good for the Jews? (RNS) — Don’t be fooled by her performance at the hearing with those college presidents. There is far more to Stefanik than meets the eye. The post Is Elise Stefanik good for the Jews? appeared first on RNS.

In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a longtime friend and true believer as ambassador (RNS)—The former Arkansas governor and pastor-turned-Fox News host has been a supporter of Israel since his first visit in the 1970s. He sees the growth of Israel as a sign that biblical prophecies are true. The post In Mike Huckabee, Israel will have a longtime friend and true believer as ambassador appeared first on RNS.

Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest (RNS) — The financial community lags behind amid a surge in the demand for faith-consistent investments. The post Bishops and bankers meet to help Catholics seeking to ethically invest appeared first on RNS.

New monastic community takes solemn vows Center for Spiritual Imagination The post New monastic community takes solemn vows appeared first on RNS.