RELIGION

Saudis’ new Hajj system is making the pilgrimage safer, if less accessible

(RNS) — Hajj is too expensive. Hajj is too crowded. Hajj isn’t regulated well enough. The Saudi government isn’t measuring…

1 year ago

As Black History Month ends, a reading list for the rest of the year

(RNS) — I always tell people that, as a college professor, I got to do the two things I loved…

1 year ago

Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship

(RNS) — Religious groups challenging President Donald Trump won a pair of legal victories this week, blocking the administration’s efforts…

1 year ago

The Gen Z Revolution with Olivia Julianna

 This week, Gen Z activist Olivia Julianna joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the importance of political engagement…

1 year ago

Latino Christian National Network plans next steps to help immigrants after lawsuit

POTOMAC, Md. (RNS) — Less than a week after joining a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s reversal of a policy…

1 year ago

Black History Month In the Time of Trump: Rev. Jacqui Lewis

 This week, activist and theologian Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to discuss the celebration…

1 year ago

American rabbis condemn Trump’s Gaza plan in New York Times ad

(RNS) — President Donald Trump’s announcement more than a week ago that he wanted the United States to take over…

1 year ago

My AI answers questions about President Trump

(RNS) — Elon Musk has reportedly bid $97.4 billion to buy OpenAI, whose CEO is his rival Sam Altman. It’s…

1 year ago

‘He Gets Us’ ads return to Super Bowl LIX — a little less political after 2024 backlash

(RNS) — Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, game day food and creative advertising — as well as…

1 year ago

Refugee advocates rally outside White House amid furloughs, frozen funds

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Over the sounds of construction machinery dismantling inauguration-related viewing stands and other structures in front of the…

1 year ago