Rutgers faculty report urges university to add caste discrimination ban
(RNS) — A Rutgers University task force on caste discrimination on its campus released its inaugural report last month and recommended adding “caste” as a
The friendship between Christians and the labor movement shows signs of life
(RNS — In sanctuaries across the United States on Sunday morning (Sept. 1), unionized workers will stand behind pulpits and contend that God is on
Season Two of ‘The Rings of Power’ finds light in unexpected places
(RNS) — “Concerning Hobbits,” composer Howard Shore’s theme for Peter Jackson’s “Fellowship of the Ring,” does something to me. If you’re reading this, you might
AME Church announces retirement settlement agreement during General Conference
(RNS) — The African Methodist Episcopal Church announced a settlement agreement with a number of its clergy who had sued the denomination, accusing it of
In Chicago, ‘Little Palestine’ adds its voice to roar of the Democratic convention
CHICAGO (RNS) — On Friday (Aug. 23), the day after the Democratic National Convention ended and delegates and politicians, journalists, technicians and stagehands all caught
Faith abounds at the Democratic National Convention, but don’t be surprised
(RNS) — Sitting for an interview at the Republican National Convention in July, Caroline Sunshine, a communications staffer with former President Donald Trump’s campaign, laid
Passion & Policy: Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, one of the country’s top advocates and experts working at the intersection of religion, politics and policy, has just this week joined
‘Comedy is my dharma,’ say creators of new Hindu podcast, ‘Shakti Punch’
(RNS) — Brooklyn-based comedian Pranav Behari ran into his longtime fan, filmmaker and producer Adi Parige, at a performance a few years ago. Looking back,
Photos of the Week: Saint Cajetan, Nagasaki remembrance
(RNS) — Each week Religion News Service presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes Argentina’s Saint
At her first tour since the pandemic, Amma embraces New York City
NEW YORK (RNS) — Who is Amma? Some see her as a conduit, a wayfinder who has a direct line to the Almighty. Some worship