VATICAN CITY (RNS) — As conflict, pollution and a pandemic plague the world, a new document issued by Pope Francis […]
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Clergy Lead Thousands in Peaceful Protest on Chicago’s South Side
Many of the protesters carried signs with messages inspired by their beliefs: “The church will not be silent.” “The Jewish […]
Pope Francis Condemns ‘Sin of Racism’ While Promoting Nonviolence as Protests Mount in US
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis decried “the sin of racism” Wednesday (June 3) as he addressed the unrest and […]
Police Forcibly Expelled Priest From St. John’s Church Near White House Ahead of Trump’s Bible Photo Op
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Early Monday evening (June 1), President Donald Trump stood before the historic St. John’s Episcopal Church in […]
Former Bush Advisor Says Trump’s Bible Walk to Church Was an Act of ‘Sacrilege’
Posing for the cameras, President Donald Trump held a Bible at St. John’s Church near the White House on Monday […]
At Protests, Some Clergy Pray, Others Put Their Bodies and Souls on the Line
Many religious traditions call on believers to stand with the marginalized, an axiom often interpreted as a broad command to […]
California Faith Leaders Leverage Clergy Privilege to Stand in Support of Black Lives Matter
PASADENA (RNS) — In the wake of the police killing of George Floyd, faith leaders say it’s necessary to leverage […]
Christian Leaders Link the Fires of Protest and Pentecost in Messages
On Sunday (May 31), many Christians marked the Day of Pentecost, when they believe the Holy Spirit descended on followers of […]
Pope Francis Calls for Unity in Diversity Amid Mounting Protests in the US
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — During a Mass this Sunday (May 31) celebrating Pentecost, when Christians believe the Holy Spirit descended […]
Rev. Barber: ‘Systemic Racism is Choking the Life Out of American Democracy’
On Pentecost Sunday, after a night of unrest that swept the country in the wake of the brutal death of […]
Pope Francis to Lead Global Prayer Ceremony on Eve of Pentecost
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – As many countries slowly attempt a return to normalcy, easing the safety measures imposed during the […]
Trained in Rebuilding After Disasters, North Carolina Baptists Now Distribute Food Boxes
They’re best known for their post-hurricane disaster relief efforts — ripping up homes damaged by floodwaters and rehabilitating them from […]
Faith and Science Work Together for Top U.S. Virus Experts
NEW YORK (AP) — The relationship between faith and science has faced its share of strain during the coronavirus pandemic […]
Amid Pandemic, the Christian Kenyan Community in Wichita Unites Virtually Through Food and Family
WICHITA, Kan. (RNS) — Mirriam Oyugi planned on having her two sons at home for Easter and was eager to […]
Southern Baptists Praise Removal of Confederate Monuments
RICHMOND, Va. (BP) — As a child growing up in Virginia, Marshal Ausberry never understood it. Why were monuments to […]
Amy Grant Undergoes Surgery to Fix Heart Condition
NASHVILLE (AP) — Singer/songwriter Amy Grant is recovering from open-heart surgery Wednesday (June 3) to fix a heart condition she […]
Pastor David Prince on I Am Too Conservative to Stay Silent on Racial Injustices
David E. Prince is pastor of preaching and vision at Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky., and assistant professor […]
Southern Baptist Convention Continues Statistical Decline, Ronnie Floyd Calls for Rethinking Annual Church Profile Process
NASHVILLE (BP) — For the 13th consecutive year, the Southern Baptist Convention reported a drop in its membership. Total membership […]
