Is the eclipse good for the Jews? It’s not only the sun that was in eclipse. It’s something else, as well. The post Is the eclipse good for the Jews? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Muslim athletes push boundaries to keep on training despite fasting during Ramadan LONDON (AP) — Dawn-to-dusk fasting poses obstacles about the best time to exercise — if it’s an option — because it can adversely impact sleep and energy levels. The post Muslim athletes push boundaries to keep on training despite fasting during Ramadan appeared first on Religion News Service.

In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time (The Conversation) — A stained-glass window, which shows Jesus as a Black man for the first time, tells a story not only of race but of gender, class and ethnicity. The post In 1877, a stained-glass window depicted Jesus as Black for the first time appeared first on Religion News Service.

For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ (The Conversation) — A scholar of early Christian literature writes that religious theories around celestial events are part of a larger human pattern to find meaning. And they go back thousands of years. The post For some Christians, a solar eclipse signals the second coming of Christ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries (AP) — Ahead of the total solar eclipse that will follow a long path over North America on Monday, here’s a look at how several of the world’s major religions have responded to such eclipses over the centuries and in modern times. The post Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries appeared first on Re…

How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — “Monkey Man” was inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage. The post How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line appeared first on Religion News Service.

Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94 DETROIT (AP) — Gumbleton became a national religious figure in the 1960s when he was urged by activist priests to oppose the U.S. role in the Vietnam War. The post Thomas Gumbleton, Detroit Catholic bishop who opposed war and promoted social justice, dies at 94 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photographer Stephen Wilkes’ Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s (RNS) — An exhibition of the photographer’s Day and Night view of the Vatican on Easter, one in a series of Wilkes’ epic shots of religion festivals, vaults the day into an almost cosmological framework. The post Photographer Stephen Wilkes’ Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s appeared first on Religion News Service.

Kenya court sentences priest convicted of abuse to preach on sexual crimes NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The sentence requiring a priest to preach monthly about the country’s sexual crimes law has ignited a debate about whether courts should be able to dictate the contents of a sermon. The post Kenya court sentences priest convicted of abuse to preach on sexual crimes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Children invited to unravel the mystery of ‘Champ’ in Champ Quest 2024 Eternal Grace The post Children invited to unravel the mystery of ‘Champ’ in Champ Quest 2024 appeared first on Religion News Service.

The peril radicalizing some evangelicals goes beyond Christian nationalism (RNS) — Christian supremacists are plotting the end of America as we know it. The post The peril radicalizing some evangelicals goes beyond Christian nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

During Second Chance Month, let’s take a second look at who remains in prison (RNS) — Second Look legislation aims to create a process for courts to reevaluate lengthy prison sentences, particularly for individuals who were incarcerated at a young age. The post During Second Chance Month, let’s take a second look at who remains in prison appeared first on Religion News Service.

Judge rules sex abuse lawsuits against Yeshiva University can proceed NEW YORK (RNS) — New York Supreme Court Judge Alexander M. Tisch rejected Yeshiva University’s motion to dismiss two lawsuits related to the allegations, opening the way for trial.  The post Judge rules sex abuse lawsuits against Yeshiva University can proceed appeared first on Religion News Service.

Eclipse watchers may use church parking lots to look toward the heavens (RNS) — ‘Science is part of God’s wonder,’ said one pastor. ‘And I think it’s good for us to celebrate that as Christians.’ The post Eclipse watchers may use church parking lots to look toward the heavens appeared first on Religion News Service.

Indiana appeals court upholds injunction on abortion ban, citing religious liberty (RNS) — The ruling was another win for those who say their religious beliefs direct them to have abortions prohibited by the ban. The post Indiana appeals court upholds injunction on abortion ban, citing religious liberty appeared first on Religion News Service.

Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus (RNS) — After a four-year COVID-19 delay, and the departure of about 25% of its U.S. churches, the United Methodist Church is meeting again and the issue of human sexuality is back on the agenda. The post Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’ ROME (AP) — Praying for the families of the seven World Central Kitchen workers killed, he called for humanitarian aid to reach Gaza’s people and for all efforts to prevent the conflict from spreading. The post Pope shows off rosary of slain Ukrainian soldier, denounces ‘madness of war’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting WASHINGTON (AP) — Several Muslim community leaders had refused invitations to break their fasts with the president, saying it would have been inappropriate at a time of famine in Gaza. The post Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide BERLIN (AP) — The Survivor Speakers Bureau was launched Thursday by the New York-based Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, also referred to as the Claims Conference. The post Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide appeared first on Religion News Service.

Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early ROME (AP) —The Vatican has had its eye on religious movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, which has chapters across South America and the U.S., for over a decade. The post Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early appeared first on Religion News Service.