- July 11, 2025
On Guru Purnima, Hindus honor the teachers who shaped them
(RNS) —For Ramesh Rao, a longtime communications professor, the definition of guru — “the remover of darkness” — has been an inspiration for his work.
What is the ‘Seven Mountains Mandate’ and how is it linked to political extremism in the US?
(The Conversation) — Vance Boelter, who allegedly shot Melissa Hortman, a Democratic Minnesota state representative, and her husband, Mark Hortman, on June 14, 2025, studied
On Ashura, we’re called to resist promises of false freedom
(RNS) — Ashura, the 10th day of the first month in the Islamic calendar, falls this year on Saturday (July 5). A sacred day in
The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue
DHARAMSHALA, India (AP) — Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years
Whither America? July 4th with Dr. Robert P. Jones
What does falling off a bike have to do with the state of our nation? Is America going through an identity crisis – just like
Zohran Mamdani’s Muslim faith quickly targeted after his victory in NYC mayoral primary
(RNS) — Zohran Mamdani, the Muslim state assemblyman running for mayor in New York, led the Democratic primary election on Tuesday (June 24) with 43.5%
In ‘Echoes of the Silenced,’ personal stories shed light on Hindu oppression over last 100 years
(RNS) — When a group of college-age Hindus created an educational Instagram account about Hinduism in 2020, writing a 150-page history book seemed like a
Iran’s children ‘cling to hope’ as missiles wreak havoc on Tehran
Faith-based media organization offers traumatized Iranian kids emotional, spiritual support NICOSIA, Cyprus — Iran’s war-traumatized children are turning to the airwaves for emotional and spiritual support
Applications open for 2025-26 RNS/Interfaith America Religion Journalism Fellowship
Religion News Service (RNS) and Interfaith America are pleased to announce the Religion Journalism Fellowship is returning for its fifth year. This fellowship, which will
In ‘Becoming Baba,’ a Muslim inquires into the nature of a faith-informed fatherhood
(RNS) — As far as Aymann Ismail remembers, his father embraced fatherhood naturally, embodying a strong and pious figure in his household. But when Ismail
