Pope Francis’ hospitalization is extended due to ‘complex clinical situation’ (RNS) — Pope Francis admitted himself to the hospital on Friday after struggling with a respiratory infection. The post Pope Francis’ hospitalization is extended due to ‘complex clinical situation’ appeared first on RNS.

A Jewish prosecutor stood up to Donald Trump (RNS) — Danielle Sassoon is my Jewish heroine. She should be yours as well. The post A Jewish prosecutor stood up to Donald Trump appeared first on RNS.

At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India NEW DELHI (AP) — Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in Prayagraj in northern India. The post At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India appeared first on RNS.

Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says ROME (AP) — It was the latest setback to the 88-year-old’s pontiff’s health that forced him to cancel his agenda through Monday at least. The post Pope has respiratory tract infection, is in fair condition and running mild fever, Vatican says appeared first on RNS.

Three things Pope Francis should do before he dies (RNS) — The pope needs to prepare for his inevitable decline and death. The post Three things Pope Francis should do before he dies appeared first on RNS.

Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, Senior Minister at Middle Collegiate Church in New York City, about what the Black Church and the Civil Rights Movement teach us for resilience in these challenging times. The post Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis appeared first on RNS.

From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel (The Conversation) — Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions − or views on religion. The post From Jewish summer camp to gospel to Chabad, Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled ROME (AP) — Francis has complained of breathing trouble and was diagnosed with bronchitis Feb. 6, but had continued to hold daily audiences in his Vatican hotel suite. The post Pope Francis is hospitalized to treat bronchitis and undergo tests as weekend events are canceled appeared first on RNS.

Therapist, former pro-athlete is bringing mental health conversation to churches (RNS) — ‘You can look at the Bible and see the DSM Five in almost every story,’ Jay Barnett said, referring to the ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.’ The post Therapist, former pro-athlete is bringing mental health conversation to churches appeared first on RNS.

Reincarnating religion: Are the nones all that different from their parents? (Sightings) — For those outside the pews, ‘spiritual’ now serves as a contrast term to organized religion itself. The post Reincarnating religion: Are the nones all that different from their parents? appeared first on RNS.

Inspired by Pope Francis, East African Catholics seek foreign debt cancellation NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Many countries in Eastern Africa face heavy debt burdens threatening their stability. The post Inspired by Pope Francis, East African Catholics seek foreign debt cancellation appeared first on RNS.

Israel threatens ‘all hell will break loose’ on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis JERUSALEM (AP) — The dispute was sparked when Hamas accused Israel of failing to meet some commitments under the truce, including the delivery of tents and other aid, and said it would delay the next hostage release on Saturday. The post Israel threatens ‘all hell will break loose’ on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis appeared first on RNS.

Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel (The Conversation) — Despite pressure to cancel Israel performances, Dylan has performed in the country several times. Ever an enigma, he rarely explains his decisions − or views on religion. The post Bob Dylan’s faith doesn’t fit in a box − but he’s long had a connection to Israel appeared first on RNS.

Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations (RNS) — ‘We cannot become a government that normalizes cruelty,’ Rep. Jesús G. Garcia, an Illinois Democrat, said while discussing the bill on the House floor. The post Lawmakers, faith groups push bill to prevent ICE raids on churches, sensitive locations appeared first on RNS.

Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court (RNS) — The Christian and Jewish faiths demand we welcome the stranger. DHS is not allowing us to do that, so we sued. The post Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court appeared first on RNS.

A Brooklyn church hopes to build on its parking lot to help housing crisis (RNS) — St. Paul Community Baptist Church believes up to 800 affordable units could be built on its main parking lot. The post A Brooklyn church hopes to build on its parking lot to help housing crisis appeared first on RNS.

In nation’s capital, Trump’s cuts and funding freezes spur pastoral-care crisis (RNS) — ‘To have more than half your congregation receive notices to resign or face the risk of losing a job, is a super, super big deal,’ said DC-area evangelical pastor Bishop Derek Grier. The post In nation’s capital, Trump’s cuts and funding freezes spur pastoral-care crisis appeared first on RNS.

Trump 2.0’s scapegoating of trans people is a Christian nationalist distraction (RNS) — Reprising arguments from the abortion debate, Christian nationalists are claiming to be ‘defending innocent children’ in their war against gender-affirming care. The post Trump 2.0’s scapegoating of trans people is a Christian nationalist distraction appeared first on RNS.

‘Millions will die,’ Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues (RNS) — Leaders of Caritas Internationalis and other Catholic groups say they are hoping to appeal to Trump officials’ ‘better natures.’ The post ‘Millions will die,’ Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues appeared first on RNS.

American rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan in New York Times ad (RNS) — Over the course of the week, the two largest American Jewish denominations, the Reform and Conservative movements, also issued statements objecting to Trump’s plan. The post American rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan in New York Times ad appeared first on RNS.