In Marseille, Pope Francis will make the case for migrants to the world (RNS) — As a new wave of immigrants enters Europe and nations close borders, the pope will make the case for welcoming. The post In Marseille, Pope Francis will make the case for migrants to the world appeared first on Religion News Service.

From exorcist to monster: How Hollywood has recast Catholicism (RNS) — The latest movie in ‘The Conjuring’ franchise reflects horror’s loss of faith in faith. The post From exorcist to monster: How Hollywood has recast Catholicism appeared first on Religion News Service.

ORU celebrates the 10th anniversary of President William M. Wilson Oral Roberts University The post ORU celebrates the 10th anniversary of President William M. Wilson appeared first on Religion News Service.

The new Americanism heresy (RNS) — Once again, American bishops are at odds with the Vatican. The post The new Americanism heresy appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sen. Tim Scott presented the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award K. Cole Communications The post Sen. Tim Scott presented the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award appeared first on Religion News Service.

Donald Trump’s Rosh Hashanah “gift” to the Jews None dare call it Jew-hatred. I do. This is no way to start a new year. The post Donald Trump’s Rosh Hashanah “gift” to the Jews appeared first on Religion News Service.

Despite remaining leaderless, SBC Executive Committee says it had ‘most unified meeting in some time’ NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — An unexpected withdrawal marks the second time this year that a nomination for leader of the Executive Committee has fallen apart. The post Despite remaining leaderless, SBC Executive Committee says it had ‘most unified meeting in some time’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis (RNS) — This weekend, members of the Broome Street Hindu temple in Soho will go to the banks of the Hudson River to perform the visarjan ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi. For some New Yorkers, it will be the first time participating in distinctly Hindu practices. The post In chic Soho, a Hindu temple offers itself as a spiritual oasis appeared first o…

Riding a wave of converts, one group aims to fuse Orthodoxy with Southern values TOBACCOVILLE, N.C. (RNS) — At the group’s inaugural event, the majority of attendees appeared to represent the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, though few were ‘cradle’ Orthodox Christians. The post Riding a wave of converts, one group aims to fuse Orthodoxy with Southern values appeared first on Religion News Service.

Suspended UMC Latina bishop accused of financial malfeasance and retaliation (RNS) — The trial of Bishop Minerva Carcaño is a first for a United Methodist bishop. The post Suspended UMC Latina bishop accused of financial malfeasance and retaliation appeared first on Religion News Service.

Modi government expels a Canadian diplomat after Trudeau says India was involved in Sikh’s killing NEW DELHI (AP) — The expelling came a day after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there were credible allegations that India was connected to the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh independence advocate. The post Modi government expels a Canadian diplomat after Trudeau says India was involved in Sikh’s killing appeared first…

Vatican considers child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The church investigation into Christopher Saunders began last year after the police investigation ended, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference The post Vatican considers child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop appeared first on Religio…

Love and compassion: How women can address the climate crisis (RNS) — Possibilities open up when we think about the warming Earth with love, not fear. The post Love and compassion: How women can address the climate crisis appeared first on Religion News Service.

RNF welcomes two new board members Religion News Foundation The post RNF welcomes two new board members appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor and T.D. Jakes’ daughter, now Time100 Next honoree (RNS) — ‘When your father is T.D. Jakes and you follow his footsteps into the world of ministry, there’s a lot of pressure to find your own voice,’ said Tyler Perry in tribute. The post Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor and T.D. Jakes’ daughter, now Time100 Next honoree appeared first on Religion News Service.

Scholar Dr. Daniel B. Wallace contributes to new publication of papyrus with early sayings of Jesus The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts The post Scholar Dr. Daniel B. Wallace contributes to new publication of papyrus with early sayings of Jesus appeared first on Religion News Service.

Getting ready for the next conclave (RNS) — Pope Francis’ cardinal electors do not know each other well; they should take their time to elect a pope. The post Getting ready for the next conclave appeared first on Religion News Service.

Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition (The Conversation) — Couting all unaffiliated voters as ‘nones’ doesn’t tell the full story. The post Not religious, not voting? The ‘nones’ are a powerful force in politics – but not yet a coalition appeared first on Religion News Service.

The SBC was a train wreck 100 years ago and found a way through. Can it do so again? (RNS) — Meeting in Nashville, leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee look for a way past the denomination’s current woes. The post The SBC was a train wreck 100 years ago and found a way through. Can it do so again? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Gloo partners with Casting Crowns to connect more people along their faith journey Gloo The post Gloo partners with Casting Crowns to connect more people along their faith journey appeared first on Religion News Service.