Pope Francis’ openness about his health may be as tactical as it is truthful
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In October of 1996, Vatican spokesperson Joaquin Navarro Valls admitted to reporters concerned about the health
Why ‘Jesus is a Palestinian’ sounds like Christian solidarity but is disastrous theology
(RNS) — In Advent of last year, a Nativity scene at the Vatican briefly showed the baby Jesus wrapped in
Turned down by state, Oklahoma schools chief is out to raise funds for Trump-endorsed Bibles
(RNS) — Ryan Walters is looking for 55,000 Bibles, and he is seeking $60 donations for each of them. Walters,
Queer Christian groups oppose Trump orders in Ash Wednesday statement
(RNS) — For many Christians, the ashes dispensed on Ash Wednesday are a tactile reminder of their humanity. And in
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
Gender diversity is a question of religious diversity
(RNS) — President Donald Trump, during his inaugural address last month, proclaimed unambiguously, “As of today, it will henceforth be
Do Jews have dual loyalty?
What do Batman and Superman have to do with Jewish identity? Other than the fact that their creators were
Trump’s IVF executive order worries abortion foes
(RNS) — Americans are polarized on almost every issue in public life, from what books kids should be allowed to
Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
(The Conversation) — Prince Karim Aga Khan, who died on Feb. 4, 2025, served as the religious leader of Ismaili
Why a bishop and a rabbi are taking Homeland Security to court
(RNS) — As a rabbi and an Episcopal bishop, we share the ancient belief that every person is made in