Black Christian leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza (RNS) — Asked about Biden’s calls for ‘humanitarian pauses’ in the fighting, Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of Skinner Leadership Institute, said: ‘It’s not adequate.’ The post Black Christian leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis to join other clergy at first ‘Faith Pavilion’ at climate summit (RNS) — ‘This demonstrates the significance of the interfaith movement in helping to tackle the climate emergency,’ said one faith leader about the pavilion. The post Pope Francis to join other clergy at first ‘Faith Pavilion’ at climate summit appeared first on Religion News Service.

Leaders of Berlin’s interfaith House of One manage Israeli-Palestinian tensions (RNS) — As interfaith feelings are strained by the Mideast conflict, leaders of Berlin’s planned center for Abrahamic religions vow to keep their project on course. The post Leaders of Berlin’s interfaith House of One manage Israeli-Palestinian tensions appeared first on Religion News Service.

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Court cites clergy-penitent privilege in dismissing child sex abuse lawsuit against LDS church (AP) — The investigation last year highlighted the use of a church Helpline used by bishops to report instances of child sex abuse to church officials in Salt Lake City. The post Court cites clergy-penitent privilege in dismissing child sex abuse lawsuit against LDS church appeared first on Religion News Service.

November is National Family Caregivers Month Hope for The Caregiver The post November is National Family Caregivers Month appeared first on Religion News Service.

When it comes to defusing Hindu-Muslim tensions, college kids may know best (RNS) — The Interfaith Harmony Student Fellowship, an inaugural initiative from progressive Hindu organization Hindus for Human Rights, aims to prove that the younger generation will lead the cause into lasting change. The post When it comes to defusing Hindu-Muslim tensions, college kids may know best appeared first on Religion News Service.

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora? (AP) — It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. The post What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Holocaust survivor recalls ‘Night of Broken Glass’ horrors in interactive, virtual reality project BERLIN (AP) — The virtual reality project guides users through interactive reconstructions of spaces, such as synagogues, that were destroyed during Kristallnacht. The post Holocaust survivor recalls ‘Night of Broken Glass’ horrors in interactive, virtual reality project appeared first on Religion News Service.

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The letter echoes calls from other national Democrats to increase the program’s funds to address concerns over potential hate crimes motivated by the Israel-Hamas war. The post Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship as threats toward Jews and Muslims rise appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why I Chose to Have a Baby on My Own + Annie Parsons Katelyn and Roxy talk to a friend who made the decision to put dating on hold and become a mother on her own. We discuss process, finances, a bit of theology and a lot of love. The post Why I Chose to Have a Baby on My Own + Annie Parsons appeared first on Religion News Service.

What Oct. 7 has taught American Jews (RNS) — Thirty days later, there are sobering lessons, wake-up calls — and perhaps, hope. The post What Oct. 7 has taught American Jews appeared first on Religion News Service.

Trans people can be baptized unless it causes scandal, says Vatican’s doctrine czar (RNS) — Trans people can be baptized and act as godparents, according to a new document by the Vatican’s doctrinal office. The post Trans people can be baptized unless it causes scandal, says Vatican’s doctrine czar appeared first on Religion News Service.

After global summit, Pope Francis injects synodality into Vatican theology (RNS) — The pope called for a ‘popular theology’ that stems from the people and is in dialogue with the world. The post After global summit, Pope Francis injects synodality into Vatican theology appeared first on Religion News Service.

House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke WASHINGTON (AP) — With other Democrats standing by her side, Tlaib defended her stance, saying she “will not be silenced and I will not let you distort my words.” The post House votes to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her Israel-Hamas rhetoric in a stunning rebuke appeared first on Religion News Service.

In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn (RNS) — ‘The fight is well from over,’ said Catholics for Choice Ohio field organizer Nicole Morino, who mobilized Catholics in the state who support abortion rights ahead of the vote. The post In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn appeared first on Religion News Service.

I am a child of Palestinians. I could’ve been killed in Gaza. (RNS) — You claim to care about us here, but are OK with us dying there. The post I am a child of Palestinians. I could’ve been killed in Gaza. appeared first on Religion News Service.

How a bucolic Tennessee suburb became a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’ (RNS) — The mix of religion, power, money and influence around Nashville and its suburbs makes it fertile ground for a Southern evangelical take on Christian nationalism. The post How a bucolic Tennessee suburb became a hotbed of ‘Christian Nashville-ism’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Latter-day Saints lawsuits raise questions over Mormon tithing (The Conversation) — Like all charitable donors, church members give up their legal right to control that money. The post Latter-day Saints lawsuits raise questions over Mormon tithing appeared first on Religion News Service.

Wisconsin Senate approves amendment blocking church closures during public state of emergencies MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The amendment comes in reaction to a stay-at-home order Democratic Gov. Tony Evers issued in 2020 to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The post Wisconsin Senate approves amendment blocking church closures during public state of emergencies appeared first on Religion News Service.