Bishop Sean Rowe Elected Leader of the Episcopal Church, the Youngest in Centuries Bishop Sean Rowe, 49, called for the church to be resilient heading into what he described as an “existential crisis” caused by a changing world.

First Female Leader in Centuries Returns a Tribal Nation to Its Roots Lisa Goree took the helm of the Shinnecock Nation in April, as the Long Island tribe navigates disputes over burial grounds and projects to build a casino and a gas station.

Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries (The Conversation) — A scholar highlights some of the most interesting versions of the Passover text and how they’ve met communities’ changing needs around the world. The post Passover Haggadahs − and their art − have been evolving for centuries appeared first on Religion News Service.

A Millennial Weaver Carries a Centuries-Old Craft Forward Melissa Cody mastered a weaving tradition dating back millenniums, but her eye-dazzling patterns joyously venture beyond it.

Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries (AP) — Ahead of the total solar eclipse that will follow a long path over North America on Monday, here’s a look at how several of the world’s major religions have responded to such eclipses over the centuries and in modern times. The post Awe and dread: How religions have responded to total solar eclipses over the centuries appeared first on Re…

Palestinian Christians and Muslims have lived together for centuries—and several were recently killed in a historic church (The Conversation) — Many Christian and Muslim families in Gaza today were displaced following the creation of new Arab and Jewish states. Today, Palestinian Christians occupy a complicated place in this region. The post Palestinian Christians and Muslims have lived together for centuries—and several were recently killed in a historic church app…

William Byrd: An Essential English Composer for Four Centuries As the music world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Byrd’s death, it looks back on an artist of nimble styles and stubborn beliefs.