VATICAN CITY (RNS) — While Pope Francis remains hospitalized for pneumonia in both lungs, work continued as usual at the Vatican on Wednesday (Feb. 26) as it announced the creation of new Curial offices and the appointment of bishops. “The...
(RNS) — While one might identify any number of concerning qualities of our current cultural moment — and our leaders in particular — one feature that really stands out is rampant childishness. Childlike behavior among adults, especially those in positions...
(RNS) — How does an aspiring democracy — one that promises equality and justice for all — abandon these core values in a matter of weeks? How does a democracy founded on principles of freedom and respect for human dignity...
(The Conversation) — Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest uprising in Europe before the French Revolution. The...
(RNS) — Jewish philanthropies in the U.S. have supported a host of liberal projects through the years, including climate change initiatives, abortion care and immigrant support and advocacy. Palestinian solidarity — not so much. Since the war in Gaza began,...
(The Conversation) — In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited – usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled up alone for life, or a nun in a classic convent. On the other extreme...
Organized by FEZANA’s Advocacy Committee, Zoroastrian Days will foster interfaith dialogue, build bridges and increase awareness for the many contributions of Zoroastrians in the Lone Star State HOUSTON — FEZANA, the Federation of Zoroastrian Associations of North America, today announced...
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia. “The pope is by...
The first phase of the ceasefire that paused 15 months of brutal warfare between Israel and Hamas militants is set to end on Saturday — and it’s unclear what comes next. The two sides were supposed to start negotiating a...
(RNS) — Religious groups challenging President Donald Trump won a pair of legal victories this week, blocking the administration’s efforts to dismantle the refugee program and reinstating sensitive-location protections from immigration enforcement in some houses of worship. On Tuesday (Feb....
