The new hijabi-only beach in Montenegro is a welcome sign of inclusivity (RNS) — Discrimination against Muslim women at beach resorts and pools has become rife across Europe. The post The new hijabi-only beach in Montenegro is a welcome sign of inclusivity appeared first on Religion News Service.

After Morris allegations, Texas legislators vow to expand statutes of limitations on abuse FORT WORTH, Texas (RNS) — ‘These actions demand public exposure, should never be tolerated, and any person who harms a child should and must be held accountable,’ said Texas state Rep. Nate Schatzline. The post After Morris allegations, Texas legislators vow to expand statutes of limitations on abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.

An old president and an old pope (RNS) — One used television to remind us that age brings wisdom. The other reminded us of the benefits of political bosses. The post An old president and an old pope appeared first on Religion News Service.

U.S. Comics launches on Independence Day 130 Agency The post U.S. Comics launches on Independence Day appeared first on Religion News Service.

A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 60 people LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Deadly stampedes are relatively common around Indian religious festivals, where large crowds gather in small areas with shoddy infrastructure and few safety measures. The post A stampede at a religious event in India has killed at least 60 people appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Catholic Church is using the upcoming Paris Olympics to engage young people (The Conversation) — The use of sport as an evangelical tool is not new for the Catholic Church. Pope Pius X welcomed athletes in 1905 for the first international gymnastics competition in the Vatican gardens. The post The Catholic Church is using the upcoming Paris Olympics to engage young people appeared first on Religion News Service.

Church Law & Tax and ChurchSalary Join the Gloo Family of Brands Gloo The post Church Law & Tax and ChurchSalary Join the Gloo Family of Brands appeared first on Religion News Service.

Roe v. Wade didn’t fall in one day. It collapsed over a decade of change. (RNS) — A new book details how an attempt to soften abortion politics started an all-out assault on reproductive rights. The post Roe v. Wade didn’t fall in one day. It collapsed over a decade of change. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Presbyterian Church (USA) votes to divest from Israel bonds (RNS) — On Monday, the denomination also passed a resolution denouncing Christian Zionism. The post Presbyterian Church (USA) votes to divest from Israel bonds appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Camino, once a Catholic pilgrimage, increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious (RNS) — Today people embark on the Camino for all kinds of motivations beyond religion: health, grief, transition, history and adventure.  The post The Camino, once a Catholic pilgrimage, increasingly draws the spiritual but not religious appeared first on Religion News Service.

In UK, Muslims threaten electoral damage on Labour Party over support for Israel LONDON (RNS) — A number of parliamentary seats, once considered safe bets for the Labour Party, could be lost as Muslims organize around Gaza. The post In UK, Muslims threaten electoral damage on Labour Party over support for Israel appeared first on Religion News Service.

How Catholic seminaries can serve the creative explosion in US Catholic education (RNS) — Catholic seminaries can stop their own decline by re-envisioning their role in the life of the church. The post How Catholic seminaries can serve the creative explosion in US Catholic education appeared first on Religion News Service.

American Jews and Israel: A Changing Political Landscape Religion News Service The post American Jews and Israel: A Changing Political Landscape appeared first on Religion News Service.

Episcopal presiding bishop-elect plans simpler installation, citing ‘carbon footprint’ (RNS) — ‘With a simple service at the Church Center that will include everyone via livestream, we can care for God’s creation by reducing our collective carbon footprint,’ Bishop Sean Rowe said in an announcement. The post Episcopal presiding bishop-elect plans simpler installation, citing ‘carbon footprint’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Ancient science for modern times at Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation Self-Realization Fellowship The post Ancient science for modern times at Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why Kinky Friedman still matters (RNS) — No, they ain’t making Jews like Jesus anymore. And, for good reason. Thanks, Kinky. The post Why Kinky Friedman still matters appeared first on Religion News Service.

Thousands of faith leaders, union members, activists rally for poor WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘It is wrong for the highest court in the land to criminalize homelessness,’ said the Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. The post Thousands of faith leaders, union members, activists rally for poor appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC’s Annual Hate and Extremism Report Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Southern Poverty Center Executive Director Margaret Huang and Interim Director of the Intelligence Project Rachel Carroll Rivas The post Hate on the Rise? Exploring the SPLC’s Annual Hate and Extremism Report appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why did Putin visit a tiny Orthodox church in North Korea? (RNS) — The presence of a Russian Orthodox Church in Pyongyang is meant to send a powerful message about Russia’s sphere of influence. The post Why did Putin visit a tiny Orthodox church in North Korea? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mother Mary P. Patterson, preserver of Church of God in Christ history, dies at 83 (RNS) — Patterson’s denomination called her ‘a tireless crusader for preserving the Church Of God In Christ Heritage and that of Pentecostal-Holiness around the world.’ The post Mother Mary P. Patterson, preserver of Church of God in Christ history, dies at 83 appeared first on Religion News Service.