Pope Francis’ efforts to keep dialogue open with Russia to achieve peace have frustrated the credibility of the Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine, where approval ratings for the pontiff are at a historical low, local church representatives said on Thursday…
Pope’s visit to France stirs debate over immigration, secularism
Pope Francis’ scheduled visit to France next week has stirred debate in the French political class, with left-wing politicians criticising the president for attending Mass while the far-right objects to the pope’s positive views on immigration.
As Soccer Moses, Jars of Clay guitarist Stephen Mason finds unexpected joy
Stephen Mason’s life has been shaped by guitars, barber shears and the Bible.
Saudi Reforms Soften Islam’s Role, But Kingdom Takes Hard Line Against Dissent
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, or “MBS,” is bringing a new vision of a “moderate, balanced” Saudi Islam by minimizing the role of Saudi religious institutions once seen as critical to the monarchy.
Security experts urge Jewish communities to prepare for possible High Holidays bomb threats
As the High Holidays near, Rabbi Mara Nathan doesn’t expect the recent wave of fake bomb threats directed at synagogues to significantly change the way she and her congregation worship together.
Pope Francis and Bill Clinton set discussion on climate change at Clinton Global Initiative
Pope Francis will discuss how to address the world’s pressing issues with former President Bill Clinton to open this year’s Clinton Global Initiative, organizers announced Thursday.
At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’
A Rosh Hashanah celebration at Vice President Kamala Harris’s official residence was a celebration of American Jewish success that included a reminder of the threats Jews still face.
Christian lawmakers push battle over church and state after Roe
A collection of state legislators and local government officials from across the country gathered in southern Virginia this summer with one unifying purpose.
California school district must reinstate Christian club, court rules
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered a public school district in San Jose, California, to reinstate a Christian student group, which the district said discriminated against LGBTQ students with its restrictions on who could serve as club leaders.