New York rabbi: Why I lied to my mom when she asked if I felt safe
(RNS) — I lied to my mother yesterday. She asked if I felt safe after yet another attack last week on two residents, one of
Long overlooked and newly energized, Black Buddhist studies challenges US Buddhist history
(RNS) — When Pamela Ayo Yetunde began hospice volunteering with an organization that utilizes mindfulness to help patients confront their own deaths, she was already
Pope Leo doesn’t mess around
(RNS) — Last week, Vatican Media published an article by editorial director Andrea Tornielli that began, “Even when he speaks about war and peace, migration
Argentina’s World Cup title run becomes a moment of faith for fans, players and clergy
SÃO PAULO, Brazil (RNS) — As Argentina’s national team advanced in the World Cup, spiritual beliefs have become increasing visible among many soccer fans in
MAGA Pastor Greg Locke claims federal officials raided his home but gives few details
(RNS) — A controversial Tennessee pastor has claimed federal officials broke down his door and raided his house after former members of his church accused
Muslim advocacy group fights for trust after Texas brands it a terrorist group
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — It was just past 9 p.m. on June 22, during the Texas State Board of Education meeting, when Shaimaa Zayan, operations
Inside a Christian mother’s fight against ICE activity in Chicago
CHICAGO (RNS) — The first thing Audrey Luhmann does when she wakes up is check her phone for reports of federal immigration enforcement activity in
Cardinals, cake and corndogs: Inside a complicated Vatican July 4
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — This year’s Independence Day party at the private residence of the United States’ ambassador to the Holy See, Brian Burch, was
Why is it so hard to sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner?’
(RNS) — The temptation is to follow “The Star-Spangled Banner,” our national anthem, with an immediate declaration of “Play ball!” But in honor of the
Four key takeaways from Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission Report
(RNS) — Almost immediately after the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission released its draft 224-page report Friday (June 26), several faith and civic leaders responded