VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Francis’ clinical condition remained stable on Tuesday (March 4), according to a Vatican statement relaying his doctors’ reports. Yesterday, the pope suffered two strong respiratory attacks and had to undergo mechanical ventilation to move air...
(RNS) — The Southern Baptist Convention’s credentials committee had a problem. It had been asked to determine whether or not to expel one of the denomination’s largest churches for violating the SBC’s ban on women serving as pastors. But the...
(RNS) — This past Shabbat, I delivered a sermon at Temple Israel in Miami, musing about my early days there and tying that experience to the congregation’s support of HIAS, formerly known as Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society. It is especially...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn’t extended. Mediators Egypt and...
DISTOMO, Greece (AP) — Feeling overwhelmed by everyday obligations or doom-scrolling? The ancient Greeks had a remedy for burnout still practiced annually by their rural descendants. In the mountain village of Distomo, the “Koudounaraioi” — literally, the “Bell People” —...
(The Conversation) — For more than two weeks, eyes have been on the Vatican, awaiting news about Pope Francis’ health. The pope has been at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since Feb. 14, 2025, being treated for double pneumonia and other complications....
(RNS) —Since coming into office, President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders that attempt to restrict the rights and care available to LGBTQ+ people and particularly transgender people. Among the president’s directives: excluding transgender people from serving in...
Gather25 streamed live sessions in 87 languages across seven continents for 25 hours, breaking global boundaries with AI technology Link to shareable photos and video here. March 4, 2025—Gather25 concluded with a powerful message: the Gospel must advance like never...
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Prominent Christian leaders, denominations and organizations are condemning actions taken by President Donald Trump to the church season of Lent, urging fellow faithful to advocate for immigrants and the poor amid concerns that Congress may cut social...
(RNS) — Hajj is too expensive. Hajj is too crowded. Hajj isn’t regulated well enough. The Saudi government isn’t measuring up as the custodian of the Hajj. Ask North American Muslims who have made the pilgrimage to Mecca since the...
