Vatican presses world leaders at UN to work on rules for lethal autonomous weapons UNITED NATIONS (AP) — AI is a growing interest for the U.N., as for national governments, multinational groups, tech companies and others. The post Vatican presses world leaders at UN to work on rules for lethal autonomous weapons appeared first on Religion News Service.

When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? (RNS) — As an Anglican bishop faces a church trial for allegedly minimizing abuse and misconduct, observers are wondering: Could this have happened anywhere? The post When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Faith-based resettlement orgs celebrate moves to maintain refugee cap (RNS) — The groups celebrated keeping the ceiling at 125,000 but noted the administration has yet to come close to meeting that ceiling. The post Faith-based resettlement orgs celebrate moves to maintain refugee cap appeared first on Religion News Service.

Discernment is at the heart of the synod, but it’s not easy — nor is it always successful (RNS) — Dialogue becomes that much more difficult when you feel that God is on your side. The post Discernment is at the heart of the synod, but it’s not easy — nor is it always successful appeared first on Religion News Service.

Amidst polarization, Christian leaders gather to talk baptism and unity Christian Churches Together The post Amidst polarization, Christian leaders gather to talk baptism and unity appeared first on Religion News Service.

Wallace B. Smith, great-grandson of Joseph Smith and pioneer for women’s ordination, dies at 94 (RNS) — The leadership of Wallace B. Smith, who headed the RLDS movement from 1978 to 1994, was a game changer. The post Wallace B. Smith, great-grandson of Joseph Smith and pioneer for women’s ordination, dies at 94 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Greek court: Orthodox students cannot be exempted from religion classes ISTANBUL (RNS) — Even exemptions in which non-Orthodox Christian students state their beliefs, the Greek Council of State ruled, did not violate human rights or European Union privacy laws.  The post Greek court: Orthodox students cannot be exempted from religion classes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Man brings gun into a Virginia church service after vague online threats, police say (AP) — In recent years, there’s been a stark uptick in concerning episodes at churches, synagogues, temples and mosques. The post Man brings gun into a Virginia church service after vague online threats, police say appeared first on Religion News Service.

India has to be held accountable in Sikh’s death in Canada (RNS) — A rash of killings of Sikhs has the look of extrajudicial murders. The post India has to be held accountable in Sikh’s death in Canada appeared first on Religion News Service.

Omartian, Barna, Bevere, Jones headline free online event for Hope International Equipping Godly Women The post Omartian, Barna, Bevere, Jones headline free online event for Hope International appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sex abuse allegations against a deceased cardinal add to the German church’s troubles (AP) — In 2018, a church-commissioned report concluded that at least 3,677 people were abused by clergy in Germany between 1946 and 2014. More than half of the victims were 13 or younger, and nearly a third served as altar boys. The post Sex abuse allegations against a deceased cardinal add to the German church’s troubles appeared first on Relig…

New book reveals incredible, true story of the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and his unlikely journey to redemption 130 Agency The post New book reveals incredible, true story of the Japanese pilot who led the attack on Pearl Harbor and his unlikely journey to redemption appeared first on Religion News Service.

Don’t erase yourself. Re-write yourself. A fancy word that you’ve never heard before. A process that we all need. The post Don’t erase yourself. Re-write yourself. appeared first on Religion News Service.

We are defeating global poverty. Congress could set us back. (RNS) — Far-right Republicans are insisting on deep cuts in domestic and international poverty programs — though we have ample evidence both are working. The post We are defeating global poverty. Congress could set us back. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Few persecuted Christians find refuge in US, new report finds (RNS) — A new reports finds that the number of Christian refugees coming to the US has declined at a time when persecution is on the rise. The post Few persecuted Christians find refuge in US, new report finds appeared first on Religion News Service.

The largest Hindu temple on American soil will soon open its doors ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. (RNS) — On Oct. 8, the BAPS Akshardham Temple will be open in a limited capacity following 12 years of labor from over 12,000 volunteers. The post The largest Hindu temple on American soil will soon open its doors appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis has stacked the next conclave — but will it matter? (RNS) — In Pope Francis’ new global church, the Vatican pastime of predicting the next pope gets increasingly trickier. The post Pope Francis has stacked the next conclave — but will it matter? appeared first on Religion News Service.

National Association of Evangelicals launches test to assess, foster racial justice (RNS) — ‘We didn’t really want to recreate the wheel,’ said NAE’s new racial justice and reconciliation expert. ‘We wanted to bridge a gap that was existing.’ The post National Association of Evangelicals launches test to assess, foster racial justice appeared first on Religion News Service.

India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora (AP) — The debate over support for Khalistan and what activism looks like in the Sikh diaspora has intensified after Trudeau’s accusation that India may have had a hand in the assassination of 45-year-old Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The post India-Canada tensions shine light on complexities of Sikh activism in the diaspora appeared first on Religion N…

Is it really a “happy New Year?” Not to be the grinch who stole the High Holy Days, but… The post Is it really a “happy New Year?” appeared first on Religion News Service.