Vatican synod is ‘not about ideology,’ participants say VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In a letter addressed to the people of God, synod attendees joined appeals for peace amid global conflicts. The post Vatican synod is ‘not about ideology,’ participants say appeared first on Religion News Service.

Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses NEWTON, Iowa (AP) — Support for Israel has leapt to a top priority for evangelicals in the leadoff Republican presidential caucuses now less than three months away, according to interviews with more than a dozen Iowa conservative activists. The post Support for Israel becomes a top issue for Iowa evangelicals key to the first Republican caucuses…

Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios, and Angel Studios announce release of original animated kids’ series, ‘Young David’ Minno The post Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios, and Angel Studios announce release of original animated kids’ series, ‘Young David’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. says about 1.4 million of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are now internally displaced, with almost 600,000 crowded into U.N. shelters. The post UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against now-closed Christian boarding school in Missouri MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Former Agape students came forward with abuse allegations in 2020. The post Mother files wrongful death lawsuit against now-closed Christian boarding school in Missouri appeared first on Religion News Service.

In the Hindu diaspora, dancers and feminists celebrate the modern cultural significance of Navaratri (RNS) — Throughout the United States, South Asian Americans young and old have come out to dance garba, the folk dance that began as a devotional form of worship and has now become a cultural phenomenon for Hindus and non-Hindus alike. The post In the Hindu diaspora, dancers and feminists celebrate the modern cultural significance of Navaratri a…

Documentary on Black millennials depicts wide range of religion, rebellion (RNS) — ‘We show the pluralistic nature of the African American religious experience,’ said creator Teddy Reeves, ‘from those who are of some formal faith tradition to those who are not.’ The post Documentary on Black millennials depicts wide range of religion, rebellion appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Hinduism’s celebration of Durga, lessons for how to navigate global conflicts (RNS) — The fight against evil, Navaratri shows us, is a prolonged effort against a shifting foe. The post In Hinduism’s celebration of Durga, lessons for how to navigate global conflicts appeared first on Religion News Service.

There’s the synod. And then there’s the dream of synodality. (RNS) — The back-and-forth is dizzying, and it will not end soon. The post There’s the synod. And then there’s the dream of synodality. appeared first on Religion News Service.

A minister and a rabbi walk into a bar, and condemn Hamas Christian churches must unequivocally condemn Hamas terror. The post A minister and a rabbi walk into a bar, and condemn Hamas appeared first on Religion News Service.

The evil of holy wars (RNS) — It’s a clear and present danger. The post The evil of holy wars appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic deacon and former cop provides solutions to ending racism Carmel Communications The post Catholic deacon and former cop provides solutions to ending racism appeared first on Religion News Service.

A story of sexuality, shame, and toxic evangelicalism Westminster John Knox Press The post A story of sexuality, shame, and toxic evangelicalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Palestinian Americans rally, pray and organize amid crisis in Gaza (RNS) — ‘This is not a time to say, ‘I’m stressed and I can’t.’ People in Gaza need us,’ said Walaa Kanan, a Palestinian American community organizer. The post Palestinian Americans rally, pray and organize amid crisis in Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

Francis wants the synod in every parish. Here’s how to bring it to yours. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Such a process is a far cry from a parish meeting presided over by the pastor who announces and defends his preordained decisions. The post Francis wants the synod in every parish. Here’s how to bring it to yours. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis (RNS) — The synod on synodality gets the ball rolling on the question of female clergy, but the final decision will be up to Pope Francis. The post Vatican summit tackles women’s ordination with a nod from Pope Francis appeared first on Religion News Service.

My friend’s inspiring life was a reminder: We need to see each other’s humanity (RNS) — It’s natural to retreat into our own pain and fear, and to stay there. But then none of us gets the world we long for and deserve. The post My friend’s inspiring life was a reminder: We need to see each other’s humanity appeared first on Religion News Service.

Archbishop Welby, patriarchs of Jerusalem urge ceasefire, condemn church bombing LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop Welby spent several days in Jerusalem last week following the attack on Israelis by Hamas on Oct. 7 and the ensuing assaults on Gaza by Israeli forces. The post Archbishop Welby, patriarchs of Jerusalem urge ceasefire, condemn church bombing appeared first on Religion News Service.

No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader (AP) — Police Chief James E. White said Sunday that investigators were working with the FBI to analyze forensic evidence to piece together a timeline leading to Woll’s death. The post No evidence of hate crime, police say as slain Detroit synagogue president mourned as devoted leader appeared first on Religion News Service.

Unharden Our Hearts: Religious Leaders on the Violence In the Middle East Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson, Dr. Celene Ibrahim, and Rev. Fred Davie The post Unharden Our Hearts: Religious Leaders on the Violence In the Middle East appeared first on Religion News Service.