All the president’s clergy (RNS) — Who prayed, and who didn’t, at the inauguration. The post All the president’s clergy appeared first on RNS.

Should clergy get ‘political’? (RNS) — ‘A sanctuary must be built with windows.’ That is what the ancient sages said. Remember that. The post Should clergy get ‘political’? appeared first on RNS.

Anxious, grieving, elated: Clergy prepare to preach into the post-election whirlwind (RNS) — Preachers are turning to webinars, directories of appropriate liturgies and moral support from each other as they determine how to address their congregants. The post Anxious, grieving, elated: Clergy prepare to preach into the post-election whirlwind appeared first on RNS.

Religions talk about the value of humility, but it can be hard for clergy to practice what they preach (The Conversation) — Intellectual humility means being open to new ideas and other points of view – and for leaders, it can be a delicate balancing act. The post Religions talk about the value of humility, but it can be hard for clergy to practice what they preach appeared first on RNS.

As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred Madison, Wis. (RNS) — As Election Day nears, clergy in Wisconsin work on getting out the vote and praying for peace as the end of a turbulent campaign draws near. The post As Election Day looms, Wisconsin clergy pray and stress that every vote is sacred appeared first on RNS.

Congregations in best financial health since pandemic, clergy say in new report (RNS) — Leaders say their institutions are generally financially stable, if a bit limited due to inflation. The post Congregations in best financial health since pandemic, clergy say in new report appeared first on Religion News Service.

Voter protection training begins as clergy, secular groups look toward election (RNS) — Groups are aiming to equip volunteers to keep the environment calm at polling places, especially in battleground states. The post Voter protection training begins as clergy, secular groups look toward election appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Episcopal Church revises clergy misconduct protocols for fairness, transparency (RNS) — The changes come as the denomination prepares to welcome a new presiding bishop with a history of bringing abuse to light. The post The Episcopal Church revises clergy misconduct protocols for fairness, transparency appeared first on Religion News Service.

Clergy, parents file suit against Louisiana Ten Commandments law WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘This is religious favoritism, and it is not only dangerous, but runs counter to my religion and faith,’ said the Rev. Jeff Sims, a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister and a plaintiff in the case. The post Clergy, parents file suit against Louisiana Ten Commandments law appeared first on Religion News Service.

Judge rejects effort by Missouri clergy to fight abortion ban (RNS) — The judge wrote that while the argument that life begins at conception ‘may run counter to some religious beliefs, it is not itself necessarily a religious belief.’ The post Judge rejects effort by Missouri clergy to fight abortion ban appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. (RNS) — Will mainline leaders be swayed by their silent pro-Israel majorities? The post Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass MIAMI (AP) — For Nicaguaran worshippers who have fled or been exiled, the Sunday afternoon Mass is a means of pushing back against the regime’s violent suppression of critics. The post Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis to join other clergy at first ‘Faith Pavilion’ at climate summit (RNS) — ‘This demonstrates the significance of the interfaith movement in helping to tackle the climate emergency,’ said one faith leader about the pavilion. The post Pope Francis to join other clergy at first ‘Faith Pavilion’ at climate summit appeared first on Religion News Service.

In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn (RNS) — ‘The fight is well from over,’ said Catholics for Choice Ohio field organizer Nicole Morino, who mobilized Catholics in the state who support abortion rights ahead of the vote. The post In wake of Ohio abortion victory, some clergy rejoice, others mourn appeared first on Religion News Service.

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies STILLWATER, Minn. (AP) — Faith leaders have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for growing mental health distress across the U.S., from college campuses to the military and rural communities. The post Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mainline Protestants, though divided politically, make room for clergy’s views (RNS) — America’s nonevangelical white Christians are cultivating healthy political discourse. The post Mainline Protestants, though divided politically, make room for clergy’s views appeared first on Religion News Service.

Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants (RNS) — Mainline clergy are more supportive than their congregants of LGBTQ rights, more likely to have opposed the overturn of Roe v. Wade and less likely to believe America is in danger of losing its culture and identity. The post Survey: Mainline clergy are more liberal than their congregants appeared first on Religion News Service.

Giving is up at churches and people are back, but clergy still thinking about quitting (RNS) — While life at local congregations has returned mostly to normal, the future remains uncertain. The post Giving is up at churches and people are back, but clergy still thinking about quitting appeared first on Religion News Service.

Clergy dish up meatball sundaes, pickle ice pops and a little faith at the Minnesota State Fair FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. (AP) — As the sun rose on an unusually steamy opening day of the Minnesota State Fair, Jeff Knott and his two daughters joined the already long breakfast line outside the Hamline Church Dining Hall. The Lutheran family, at the fair to show the teen girls’ pigs Billy and Lil’ Red, favor The post Clergy dish up meatball s…

One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abuse LISBON, Portugal (AP) — During a live television broadcast, experts reported in February that at least 4,815 boys and girls had been abused since 1950, most aged 10-14. The post One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.