Latinos play an important role in environmental movement, Georgetown panel says WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Latinos are poised to be leaders in their communities and nationally on environmental issues,’ said one panelist at this week’s Latino Leader Gathering sponsored by Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. The post Latinos play an important role in environmental movement, Georgetown panel says appea…

Latinos play an important role in environmental movement, Georgetown panel says WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Latinos are poised to be leaders in their communities and nationally on environmental issues,’ said one panelist at this week’s Latino Leader Gathering sponsored by Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life. The post Latinos play an important role in environmental movement, Georgetown panel says appea…

American missionary couple, Haitian mission director killed by gangs in Haiti (RNS) — Natalie and Davy Lloyd relocated from Oklahoma to Haiti in 2022 to work for Missions in Haiti, Inc. The third person killed was the Haitian director of the organization, Jude Montis.  The post American missionary couple, Haitian mission director killed by gangs in Haiti appeared first on Religion News Service.

American missionary couple, Haitian mission director killed by gangs in Haiti (RNS) — Natalie and Davy Lloyd relocated from Oklahoma to Haiti in 2022 to work for Missions in Haiti, Inc. The third person killed was the Haitian director of the organization, Jude Montis.  The post American missionary couple, Haitian mission director killed by gangs in Haiti appeared first on Religion News Service.

Early Christian Scripture and ancient codices draw collectors’ eyes to Paris LONDON (RNS) — The starring role in a June auction at Christie’s will be taken by the Crosby-Schoyen Codex, the oldest known book in private hands. Written on papyrus in the Coptic language, it contains the oldest complete version of the First Epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah. The post Early Christian Scripture and ancient codices draw col…

At a time of deep divisions, American Jews will celebrate Passover in multiple tones (RNS) — Supplementary Seder readings this year range in focus from those anchored in the trauma and pain of Israelis to those rooted in the oppression of Palestinians. The post At a time of deep divisions, American Jews will celebrate Passover in multiple tones appeared first on Religion News Service.

Do homeless people have constitutional rights? (RNS) — There are many questions around homelessness for us to answer as a country. Johnson v. Grants Pass is answering none of them. The post Do homeless people have constitutional rights? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Are we all wicked children? (RNS) — I like wicked and rebellious children. They make me think. The post Are we all wicked children? appeared first on Religion News Service.

London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews LONDON (AP) — The meeting comes as London police struggle to manage tensions sparked by the Israel-Hamas war, with some Jewish residents saying they feel threatened by repeated pro-Palestinian marches through the streets of the U.K. capital. The post London police to meet with Jewish leaders as protests spark concerns about the safety of Jews ap…

Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering ROME, Ga (AP) —Today, he is an influential voice in a new generation of Buddhist teachers, respected for his work focused on social change, identity and spiritual wellness. The post Lama Rod describes himself as a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. He wants to free you from suffering appeared first on Religion News Service.

War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances (AP) – This year, for many Jews, the holiday’s mood will be somber due to the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the rise of antisemitic incidents elsewhere. The post War, hostages, antisemitism: A somber backdrop to this year’s Passover observances appeared first on Religion News Service.

Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries (The Conversation) — A scholar highlights some of the most interesting versions of the Passover text and how they’ve met communities’ changing needs around the world. The post Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries appeared first on Religion News Service.

Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Thousands regularly make the journey to Djerba — the North African island where many of Tunisia’s remaining 1,500 Jews reside — to celebrate the Jewish holiday Lag B’Omer. The post Tunisian Jews scale back annual pilgrimage to ancient synagogue because of security concerns appeared first on Religion News Service.

Global Sisters Report celebrates 10-year anniversary Global Sisters Report The post Global Sisters Report celebrates 10-year anniversary appeared first on Religion News Service.

Reproductive Rights on Trial with Skye Perryman State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward about the mifepristone and EMTALA cases before the Supreme Court and the challenges to reproductive and religious freedom they pose. Paul also gets details on the Freedom Rising Conference from organizer Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. The post Reproductive …

Photos of the Week: Australian stabbing; Middle East tensions (RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes a stabbing at an Australian church, rising tensions in the Middle East and more. The post Photos of the Week: Australian stabbing; Middle East tensions appeared first on Religion News Service.

US sanctions Israeli settler and anti-miscegenation leader (RNS) — Also sanctioned were two fundraising groups, Mount Hebron Fund and Shlom Asiraich, which had attempted to raise funds for two other settler leaders who were sanctioned earlier this year.  The post US sanctions Israeli settler and anti-miscegenation leader appeared first on Religion News Service.

Purim, Passover and the formation of memory (RNS) — An essential part of the memory-making of both Passover and Purim is the hope we find in gathering. The post Purim, Passover and the formation of memory appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A representative said the cause of Mandisa’s death was not yet known. The post Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Near Chicago, a Lutheran church finds new life at the YMCA (RNS) — A struggling Lutheran church has found new life by giving its building to the YMCA. The post Near Chicago, a Lutheran church finds new life at the YMCA appeared first on Religion News Service.