(RNS) — Elul, the current and final month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, is a time of introspection, preparation and forgiveness as Jews prepare for the High Holidays: first the new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah, followed by Yom Kippur,...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner, a coordinator of Faiths United to Save Democracy, sees relationships as the key to her work and her life. “I don’t see people as categories,” she said of her bridge building with people...
(RNS) — Since Saturday (Sept. 21), when Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris turned down an invitation to the Al Smith Dinner, the Archdiocese of New York’s annual fundraiser for children with disabilities, living in poverty or foster care...
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes motorcycle pilgrims in Portugal, International Day of Peace commemorations, Meskel celebrations in Ethiopia and more. The post Photos of the Week: Helmet blessing; Ethiopian Meskel appeared first on RNS. Source link...
(RNS) — In 2017, our nation reeled from what came to be known as the “Muslim ban.” An executive order, signed by then-President Trump, barred or limited the entry of individuals from six Muslim-majority nations into the U.S. This included...
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — Pope Francis called for Europe to be a beacon of peace in war and a welcome home for migrants and refugees as he arrived in the heart of the continent on Thursday to encourage the dwindling Catholic...
(RNS) — For many families, September is back-to-school season. Teachers return to the classrooms, parents breathe a sigh of relief and kids head back to school. For Native American communities, though, the start of a new school year can also bring...
(RNS) — I don’t normally quote two family members in one article, but since this is the season of forgiveness, I hope that you will forgive me. Especially because their insights into this week’s Torah portion are not only valuable,...
(The Conversation) — In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, outdoor ceremonies or altars at home. Throughout...
(The Conversation) — The Family Research Council is a conservative advocacy group with a “biblical worldview.” While it has a church ministries department that works with churches from several evangelical Christian denominations that share its perspectives, it does not represent...
