Photos of the Week: Bali Pandanus War; India elections (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes traditional rituals in Bali, elections in India and more. The post Photos of the Week: Bali Pandanus War; India elections appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sean Feucht files lawsuit against Spokane, claiming city violated establishment clause (RNS) — The lawsuit is the latest in an ongoing controversy that dates back to last August. The post Sean Feucht files lawsuit against Spokane, claiming city violated establishment clause appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope recreates the 2014 Mideast peace prayer in Vatican Gardens to beg for an end to Gaza conflict ROME (AP) — Pope Francis gathered the Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors to the Vatican Gardens on Friday to pray for an end to the war in Gaza, marking the 10th anniversary of a similar encounter with the Israeli and Palestinian presidents with a new appeal for peace. “Every day I pray that this war will The post Pope recreates the 2014 Mi…

Vatican detains ex-employee who allegedly tried to sell back manuscript of Bernini’s basilica canopy ROME (AP) — Vatican police have detained a former employee on charges of attempted extortion after he allegedly tried to sell a 17th-century gilded manuscript describing Bernini’s designs for the altar canopy of St. Peter’s Basilica back to the Holy See. The post Vatican detains ex-employee who allegedly tried to sell back manuscript of Bernini’…

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA honors over 2,000 educators nationwide during Teachers’ Appreciation Week Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh The post Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA honors over 2,000 educators nationwide during Teachers’ Appreciation Week appeared first on Religion News Service.

Southern Baptists mull second vote to amend constitution to exclude women pastors (RNS) — Three of the six candidates expected to be nominated for the SBC presidency favor the so-called ‘Law Amendment,’ and three do not. The post Southern Baptists mull second vote to amend constitution to exclude women pastors appeared first on Religion News Service.

Nearly 300 ACNA clergy and a Texas diocese call for male-only priesthood (RNS) — On June 6, the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth (ACNA) published a resolution calling for a moratorium on ordaining women. The post Nearly 300 ACNA clergy and a Texas diocese call for male-only priesthood appeared first on Religion News Service.

Methodist church regrets Ivory Coast’s split from the union as lifting of LGBTQ ban roils Africa HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Leaders of the United Methodist Church expressed regret over last week’s decision by the branch in Ivory Coast to leave the union following the church’s decision to repeal a long-standing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy but pledged to accept it. The developments were the latest in a series of ripple effects in The post Methodist…

What goes into a hate crime? Don’t assume you know. (RNS) — What makes Athale’s alleged crimes specific is that authorities collected enough evidence to charge him with targeting Sikhs. The post What goes into a hate crime? Don’t assume you know. appeared first on Religion News Service.

As Ivory Coast Methodists depart UMC over LGBTQ+ issues, Africa’s other Methodists take stock NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘You don’t throw away the relationship of your sibling because you do not agree on an issue,’ said a former bishop in the autonomous Methodist Church in Kenya. The post As Ivory Coast Methodists depart UMC over LGBTQ+ issues, Africa’s other Methodists take stock appeared first on Religion News Service.

Women get a voice in Israel’s vote for chief rabbi. It may not save a deeply unpopular institution. (RNS) — In the wake of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the elections for chief rabbi are receiving more scrutiny than in past years, with many advocating that religious leaders hew more to the views of at least most Orthodox Israelis. The post Women get a voice in Israel’s vote for chief rabbi. It may not save a deeply unpopular institution. app…

This Gen Z politician wants to talk about religion more, not less (RNS) — Ashwin Ramaswami’s state Senate campaign carries with it broader national themes of election protection and Hindus’ emerging presence in American politics.  The post This Gen Z politician wants to talk about religion more, not less appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why Americans of faith need to care about reducing harm to the environment abroad (RNS) — Investing in international climate assistance is fundamentally about justice. The post Why Americans of faith need to care about reducing harm to the environment abroad appeared first on Religion News Service.

The 39th-generation rabbi who is reinventing Judaism: Amichai Lau-Lavie A Conservative rabbi? There is nothing conservative about Amichai Lau-Lavie. A column and podcast. The post The 39th-generation rabbi who is reinventing Judaism: Amichai Lau-Lavie appeared first on Religion News Service.

Man who attacked Muslim lawmaker in Connecticut sentenced to 5 years in prison HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Khan, a Democrat from the Hartford suburb of Windsor, said in a statement that the assault “highlighted serious gaps in our mental health care system and victim safety and protection.” The post Man who attacked Muslim lawmaker in Connecticut sentenced to 5 years in prison appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican cardinal urges Europeans to remember own migratory roots ahead of European elections ROME (AP) — Francis has made reaching out to migrants a priority of his pontificate and has called for receiving countries, within their means, to welcome, protect, promote and integrate migrants. The post Vatican cardinal urges Europeans to remember own migratory roots ahead of European elections appeared first on Religion News Service.

Messianic aid center hit by Hezbollah rocket blast Joseph Project International The post Messianic aid center hit by Hezbollah rocket blast appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Black Church — Where it’s been, Where it’s now, Where it’s going — Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. EDT Religion News Service The post The Black Church — Where it’s been, Where it’s now, Where it’s going — Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. EDT appeared first on Religion News Service.

How an anti-terror bill could strip Muslim social justice NGOs of nonprofit status (RNS) — Proposed legislation in the Senate would have far-reaching implications for charitable NGOs and their donors. The post How an anti-terror bill could strip Muslim social justice NGOs of nonprofit status appeared first on Religion News Service.

Child education viral star ‘Ms. Rachel’ sparks conservative backlash with Pride video (RNS) — The 25-second video posted on the first day of Pride Month sparked online debate over her content and interpretation of Christian Scripture. The post Child education viral star ‘Ms. Rachel’ sparks conservative backlash with Pride video appeared first on Religion News Service.