33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens (RNS) — The ministers, mostly from Grand Rapids, are no longer willing to abide the denomination’s increasingly rigid stance on sexuality. The post 33 Christian Reformed ministers take oath to a rival denomination as church split deepens appeared first on RNS.

Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit POTOMAC, Md. (RNS) — ‘We are running a tremendous risk, but we are doing it on principle,’ the Rev. Carlos Malavé, LCNN’s president, said. The post Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit appeared first on RNS.

Loose Reins, Tight Factions: The Southern Baptist Convention As the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee meets, deep fractures over sexual abuse reform, political alignment and financial oversight reveal a denomination at war with itself. The post Loose Reins, Tight Factions: The Southern Baptist Convention appeared first on RNS.

The streaming shows changing TV’s Muslim narrative (RNS) — American audiences have been glad to welcome Muslims to their media, but only if they fit into the audiences’ ideas of what Muslim lives might be like. Two streamers show how to tell authentic, representative stories. The post The streaming shows changing TV’s Muslim narrative appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Hindu pilgrimage; Southern Baptist leaders meet (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a Hindu pilgrimage, the SBC Executive Committee meeting and more. The post Photos of the Week: Hindu pilgrimage; Southern Baptist leaders meet appeared first on RNS.

Gloo announces new trust standards to advance AI aligned with human flourishing Gloo The post Gloo announces new trust standards to advance AI aligned with human flourishing appeared first on RNS.

Christian mission to former Soviet Union, Israel, serves up 31 million meals since Ukraine war began Slavic Gospel Association The post Christian mission to former Soviet Union, Israel, serves up 31 million meals since Ukraine war began appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis’ health ‘stationary’ as he meets with collaborators, Italian PM (RNS) – Blood tests revealed a ‘slight improvement’ of the pope’s health and diminishing inflammation. The post Pope Francis’ health ‘stationary’ as he meets with collaborators, Italian PM appeared first on RNS.

Wheaton College clash over Russell Vought escalates, exposing evangelical fault lines (RNS) — The college’s social media post about alumnus and Project 2025 architect Russell Vought has led to two open letters that reveal competing interpretations of Christian values. The post Wheaton College clash over Russell Vought escalates, exposing evangelical fault lines appeared first on RNS.

Abuse database is no longer a priority for Southern Baptist leaders (RNS) — Southern Baptist leaders said they will focus on training churches to use already available databases. The post Abuse database is no longer a priority for Southern Baptist leaders appeared first on RNS.

Estonian lawmakers look to make country’s Orthodox church cut ties with Moscow (RNS) — Bill proponents argue it would prevent extremism, while critics say it could worsen tensions between ethnic Estonians and ethnic Russians. The post Estonian lawmakers look to make country’s Orthodox church cut ties with Moscow appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis ‘in good spirits,’ as doctors say pneumonia has been found in lungs RNS – A scan of the pope’s chest found the onset of pneumonia in both lungs. The post Pope Francis ‘in good spirits,’ as doctors say pneumonia has been found in lungs appeared first on RNS.

T.D. Jakes: Defamation suit filed after health incident because ‘Enough is enough!’ (RNS) — Jakes’ legal team filed an initial complaint in the defamation suit in November, on the day after the megachurch pastor had an unspecified medical incident. The post T.D. Jakes: Defamation suit filed after health incident because ‘Enough is enough!’ appeared first on RNS.

Southern Baptist leaders remain undaunted as legal bills from abuse investigation mount NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS)— Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee said they face rising legal bills but defended the nation’s largest Protestant denomination as a force for good. The post Southern Baptist leaders remain undaunted as legal bills from abuse investigation mount appeared first on RNS.

‘SNL at 50’ shows you can go back homeward (RNS) — ‘SNL at 50’ was a gift. In more ways than I could have imagined. The post ‘SNL at 50’ shows you can go back homeward appeared first on RNS.

Muhsin Hendricks, ‘first openly gay imam,’ helped queer Muslims find their way (RNS) — Hendricks’ message survives him on his WhatsApp status, which reads, ‘BE the LOVE you wish to receive.’ The post Muhsin Hendricks, ‘first openly gay imam,’ helped queer Muslims find their way appeared first on RNS.

New report catalogs seizure of Iraqi Jewish assets exceeding $34 billion Justice for Jews from Arab Countries The post New report catalogs seizure of Iraqi Jewish assets exceeding $34 billion appeared first on RNS.

Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? (The Conversation) — Aga Khan, the religious leader of the Ismailis – a sect of Islam – established the Aga Khan Foundation in 1967. It has served millions around the world since then. The post Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work? appeared first on RNS.

Hindu devotional singing is having a moment (RNS) — From Grammy winners to yoga teachers, the ancient art of sacred Hindu music is appealing to masses young and old across the world. The post Hindu devotional singing is having a moment appeared first on RNS.

Faith groups’ environmental projects halted by Trump’s climate funding freeze (RNS) — More than 300 faith communities have lost access to grant funds that were intended to plant trees in disadvantaged urban communities, environmental faith leaders who managed the grants told RNS. The post Faith groups’ environmental projects halted by Trump’s climate funding freeze appeared first on RNS.