Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed Thursday that the Holy See had been asked to receive the 12 priests who had been recently released The post Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican appeared first on Religion News Service.

Global Youth Summit unites 500+ youth from 77 countries to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief First Freedom Foundation The post Global Youth Summit unites 500+ youth from 77 countries to champion Freedom of Religion or Belief appeared first on Religion News Service.

We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. It is the autoimmune disease of Western civilization. It is back — big time. Not like it ever went away. The post We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Childhood Faith: The Cringe, The Cute, The Complicated + Esau McCaulley Katelyn and Roxy revisit some very old memories before they are joined by Esau McCaulley, who shares some of his core faith memories as a kid. The post Childhood Faith: The Cringe, The Cute, The Complicated + Esau McCaulley appeared first on Religion News Service.

Jewish-led demonstrations for Gaza cease-fire see hundreds arrested at Capitol WASHINGTON (RNS) — Participants in the protest played guitars and blew shofars as they sang songs in English and Hebrew for at least three hours. The post Jewish-led demonstrations for Gaza cease-fire see hundreds arrested at Capitol appeared first on Religion News Service.

Palestinian Americans decry demonization in media amid rising fear of hate crimes (RNS) — ‘This is reminding me a bit of how it felt post-9/11,’ Palestinian activist and policy analyst Laila El-Haddad told Religion News Service. The post Palestinian Americans decry demonization in media amid rising fear of hate crimes appeared first on Religion News Service.

For what crime did Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old in Chicago, die? (RNS) — Every child should have the right to grow up with the compassion that Wadea Al-Fayoume expected. The post For what crime did Wadea Al-Fayoume, a 6-year-old in Chicago, die? appeared first on Religion News Service.

How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party (RNS) — With an exodus of young people, the Polish church may be facing the ‘Irish scenario.’ The post How the Catholic Church’s crash in Poland brought down the Law and Justice party appeared first on Religion News Service.

Participants at Vatican synod divided on how to respond to war in the Holy Land (RNS) — Those assembled for the discussions about the future of the Catholic Church have debated their responsibility to speak as a body about the crisis in the Mideast, but participants from Ukraine and Africa asked that conflicts in other countries also be addressed. The post Participants at Vatican synod divided on how to respond to war in th…

Want to fix America’s woes? Start by getting to know your neighbors, researcher says (RNS) — Seth Kaplan, a researcher at Johns Hopkins who studies fragile states around the world, argues that rebuilding social capital— including religious congregations — can help address some of the more pressing social problems. The post Want to fix America’s woes? Start by getting to know your neighbors, researcher says appeared first on Reli…

‘The Chosen’ gives first look at season 4, announces full-season release in theaters 130 Agency The post ‘The Chosen’ gives first look at season 4, announces full-season release in theaters appeared first on Religion News Service.

A congressman’s ‘Dharma Caucus’ stirs suspicion for Hindu and Sikh organizations (RNS) — The joint statement echoes a growing trend among some Hindu Americans who are concerned with the American political courtship of members of the Bharatiya Janata Party of India — a political party they say has contributed to a rise in oppression of religious minorities. The post A congressman’s ‘Dharma Caucus’ stirs suspicion for Hindu an…

Surveys showed Gazans cared more about fighting poverty than armed resistance (The Conversation) — Politicians have used their assumptions about Gazans to support their policies. But the people in Gaza experience these policies far differently, writes a scholar of Islamism. The post Surveys showed Gazans cared more about fighting poverty than armed resistance appeared first on Religion News Service.

Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) — The child, who recently celebrated a birthday, was also seen as another innocent casualty in the escalating war. The post Illinois boy killed in alleged hate crime remembered as kind, playful as suspect appears in court appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘The Chosen’ convention brings thousands to Dallas, announces theater rollout for Season 4 DALLAS (RNS) — The two-day conference gathered fans from around the world, some as far as Australia and South Korea, to meet with the cast and crew. The post ‘The Chosen’ convention brings thousands to Dallas, announces theater rollout for Season 4 appeared first on Religion News Service.

In the Mideast, evangelical leaders need to stand with people, not states (RNS) — If there are truly ‘both sides’ to this conflict, it should be considered those who are for peace and those who are not. The post In the Mideast, evangelical leaders need to stand with people, not states appeared first on Religion News Service.

White House protest leads campaign for a cease-fire before Israeli ground invasion (RNS) — Dozens of participants at a primarily Jewish protest were arrested on Monday where demonstrators chanted “Cease-fire now!” The post White House protest leads campaign for a cease-fire before Israeli ground invasion appeared first on Religion News Service.

Canterbury mourns ‘appalling’ loss after Anglican hospital hit in Gaza LONDON (RNS) — Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby spoke as news emerged of a deadly rocket attack on al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, run by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The post Canterbury mourns ‘appalling’ loss after Anglican hospital hit in Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — U.S. officials worked to convince Israel to allow delivery of supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals after days of failed hopes for an opening in the siege. The post Israel bombs Gaza region where civilians were told to seek refuge, as mediators try to unlock aid appeared first on Religion News S…

Tennessee court to decide if school shooting families can keep police records from public release NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Metro government attorneys have said the records can be made public, but only after the investigation is officially closed, which could take months. The post Tennessee court to decide if school shooting families can keep police records from public release appeared first on Religion News Service.