Bestselling spiritual author Marianne Williamson presses on with against-the-odds presidential run Born in Houston to a Jewish family, Judaism remains her core belief, and she also embraces universal spiritual themes, like loving one another. The post Bestselling spiritual author Marianne Williamson presses on with against-the-odds presidential run appeared first on Religion News Service.

New Ignatian Prayer app opens spiritual retreats for all Carmel Communications The post New Ignatian Prayer app opens spiritual retreats for all appeared first on Religion News Service.

More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war PARIS (AP) — France has the largest Jewish population in Europe, but given its own World War II collaboration with the Nazis, antisemitic acts today open old scars. The post More than 180,000 people across France march against soaring antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Religion News Service.

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Air pollution level is expected to soar again after the celebrations end Sunday night because of the fireworks used. The post Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise appeared first on Religion News Service.

Diwali with Sushma Dwivedi; Sharon Salzberg on Openness and Freedom Host Paul Brandeis Raushenbush in conversation about Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, with Purple Pundit Project founder Sushma Dwivedi; and meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg talks about her new books, including Real Life: The Journey from Isolation to Openness and Freedom The post Diwali with Sushma Dwivedi; Sharon Salzberg on Openness an…

Pope forcibly removes a leading US conservative, Texas bishop Strickland ROME (AP) — Strickland, 65, has emerged as a leading critic of Francis, accusing him in a tweet earlier this year of “undermining the deposit of faith.” The post Pope forcibly removes a leading US conservative, Texas bishop Strickland appeared first on Religion News Service.

US Jews plan historic March for Israel at National Mall Tuesday (RNS) — It comes on the heels of numerous demonstrations across the country — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza. The post US Jews plan historic March for Israel at National Mall Tuesday appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jerusalem’s church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages (RNS) — Leaders of Jordan’s Council of Churches issued a similar statement on Nov. 5, calling for the cancellation of Christmas celebrations in the kingdom. The post Jerusalem’s church leaders call for sober Christmas in Holy Land as war rages appeared first on Religion News Service.

Native Alaskan healer named North America’s first female saint in Orthodox Church (RNS) — A Native Alaskan midwife known for her healing love, especially toward abused women, has become the first female Orthodox Christian saint from North America after she was glorified at a meeting of bishops of the Orthodox Church in America in Chicago this week. The post Native Alaskan healer named North America’s first female saint in Ort…

Photos of the Week: Bolivian skulls; Israel-Hamas reactions (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a Bolivian skull festival, reactions to the continuing Israel-Hamas war and more. The post Photos of the Week: Bolivian skulls; Israel-Hamas reactions appeared first on Religion News Service.

As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth LAÚNDOS, Portugal (AP) — “It’s very important to me to not only be the priest DJ, but be the shepherd of the community,” he said The post As a DJ, village priest in Portugal cues up faith and electronic dance music for global youth appeared first on Religion News Service.

Maine court hears arguments on removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine removed its time limits in 2000 to sue over childhood sexual abuse, but not retroactively, leaving survivors without recourse for older cases dating back decades. The post Maine court hears arguments on removing time limits on child sex abuse lawsuits appeared first on Religion News Service.

From ancient Jewish texts to androids to AI, humans have searched for life-giving code (The Conversation) — The idea of a just-right numerical sequence that can animate matter is an ancient one. The post From ancient Jewish texts to androids to AI, humans have searched for life-giving code appeared first on Religion News Service.

What’s your story? A new podcast reveals the depth of the Jewish narrative To those who think that Jewish culture is only happening in North America and Israel: You’re wrong. The post What’s your story? A new podcast reveals the depth of the Jewish narrative appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘Holy Frit’ film tells sacred, profane story of ‘huge, freaking’ stained-glass window (RNS) — The documentary captures Judson Studios’ race against time to build one of the world’s largest stained-glass windows for the biggest mainline church in America. The post ‘Holy Frit’ film tells sacred, profane story of ‘huge, freaking’ stained-glass window appeared first on Religion News Service.

For New York’s Indo-Caribbean Hindus, Diwali is a fusion of East and West (RNS) — More than 300,000 West Indians reside in Queens. Among them, observant Hindus celebrate Diwali with a special fervor and distinct cultural flair. The post For New York’s Indo-Caribbean Hindus, Diwali is a fusion of East and West appeared first on Religion News Service.

Bandi Chhor Divas, celebrated at Diwali, has a history and values of its own (RNS) — The Sikh tradition, which falls on the Hindu holiday of Diwali, stands for religious freedom and justice. The post Bandi Chhor Divas, celebrated at Diwali, has a history and values of its own appeared first on Religion News Service.

Colleagues mourn the loss of Richard Gustav Niebuhr, religion journalist and professor (RNS) — A former national religion reporter for The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and New York Times, Niebuhr is remembered as a careful reporter and generous colleague. The post Colleagues mourn the loss of Richard Gustav Niebuhr, religion journalist and professor appeared first on Religion News Service.

Rachel Goldberg’s agonizing mission to get her kidnapped son back from Hamas (RNS) — Working with a team of public relations volunteers, Rachel Goldberg is determined to keep the world’s attention focused on the demand for the release of the hostages. The post Rachel Goldberg’s agonizing mission to get her kidnapped son back from Hamas appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Christian hard line on abortion dooms the GOP (RNS) — It’s no longer a political question, but a summons to spiritual warfare. The post The Christian hard line on abortion dooms the GOP appeared first on Religion News Service.