Unity in a polarized world UniteBoston The post Unity in a polarized world appeared first on RNS.

How will the Catholic bishops deal with the new Trump administration? (RNS) — A look back at the last one may give us a clue. The post How will the Catholic bishops deal with the new Trump administration? appeared first on RNS.

Divorce and Remarriage + Melissa Moore Katelyn and Roxy are joined by Melissa Moore who shares her own story of divorce recovery and how being divorced has affected her remarriage — for better and worse. The post Divorce and Remarriage + Melissa Moore appeared first on RNS.

What now for the Anglican Communion? LONDON (RNS) — Besides needing to pick a new leader, the Church of England has an urgent need to show in short order that it can respond to abuse. The post What now for the Anglican Communion? appeared first on RNS.

Ascension nurses receive tepid response from Catholic bishops after rally BALTIMORE (RNS) — The nurses distributed handouts alleging that Ascension has failed to follow the bishops’ directives by disproportionately divesting from hospitals in higher-poverty communities, closing labor and delivery units and pediatric units, understaffing hospitals and engaging in unfair labor practices, including retaliation, threats a…

What evangelicals say they want from a second Trump term (RNS) — ‘Our people were elated, for the most part, over the election results,’ said Robert Jeffress, a Southern Baptist pastor. The post What evangelicals say they want from a second Trump term appeared first on RNS.

A Christian Zionist will be our new ambassador to Israel (RNS) — Mike Huckabee’s theology about the end times may be unclear, but his views on today’s Israel aren’t. The post A Christian Zionist will be our new ambassador to Israel appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: U.S. Election, Chhath Puja Festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the U.S. election, Day of the Dead, the Chhath Puja festival and more. The post Photos of the Week: U.S. Election, Chhath Puja Festival appeared first on RNS.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned in shame. The job has survived much worse. (RNS) — Justin Welby’s predecessors have at times met gruesome fates — being stabbed or burned at the stake — but over 16 centuries the position itself has not only survived but retained its significance and power. The post The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned in shame. The job has survived much worse. appeared first on RNS.

Most pastors feel ill-equipped to talk politics: New research from State of the Church Gloo The post Most pastors feel ill-equipped to talk politics: New research from State of the Church appeared first on RNS.

Ministry marks 30 years of partnering with churches to offer a Christ-centered approach to divorce recovery Church Initiative The post Ministry marks 30 years of partnering with churches to offer a Christ-centered approach to divorce recovery appeared first on RNS.

As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration BALTIMORE (AP) — Catholic teaching prioritizes both the end of abortion and the humane care of migrants. In Trump, as for many U.S. Christians, Catholics find an imperfect standard-bearer. The post As US Catholic bishops meet, Trump looms over their work on abortion and immigration appeared first on RNS.

OCP launches Flor y Canto Catálogo Digital to support Spanish-speaking parishes OCP The post OCP launches Flor y Canto Catálogo Digital to support Spanish-speaking parishes appeared first on RNS.

Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights BALTIMORE (RNS) — At their annual meeting in Baltimore, the bishops’ chair on immigration said, ‘This is going to be a test for our nation. Are we in fact a nation based on law, on the most fundamental laws about the rights of the human person?’ The post Catholic bishops say they will defend migrants if Trump violates rights appeared first on RNS.

For these Hindu Americans, a pivot from the Democratic Party was long overdue (RNS) — In the Trump coalition, they see a burgeoning multiracial religious right that has ample space for Hindu Americans.  The post  For these Hindu Americans, a pivot from the Democratic Party was long overdue appeared first on RNS.

To feel safe in the pews, trauma must be acknowledged, spiritual directors say (RNS) — Despite the growth of trauma-informed ministry, religious leaders believe that more needs to be done for the church and other sacred spaces to be healthy, safe places of connection for congregations.  The post To feel safe in the pews, trauma must be acknowledged, spiritual directors say appeared first on RNS.

The election is over. Will Trump’s GOP give up its idolatry of racism? (RNS) — Liars are given special attention in African American spirituals. It never occurred to me why until the last days of the 2024 presidential campaign. The post The election is over. Will Trump’s GOP give up its idolatry of racism? appeared first on RNS.

Orthodox Jews voted for Trump. We also have reason to thank God for Biden. (RNS) — What the president has done for Israel and American Jewry merits a particularly Jewish form of gratitude called hakarat hatov. The post Orthodox Jews voted for Trump. We also have reason to thank God for Biden. appeared first on RNS.

Our Daily Bread Ministries receives $1.25M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Nurturing Young Disciples Initiative Our Daily Bread Ministries The post Our Daily Bread Ministries receives $1.25M grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. for Nurturing Young Disciples Initiative appeared first on RNS.

ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton visits LSTC to affirm ELCA’s Lutheran-Jewish reconciliation Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago The post ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton visits LSTC to affirm ELCA’s Lutheran-Jewish reconciliation appeared first on RNS.