- May 12, 2025
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, ends partnership with US government
(RNS) — In a striking move that ends a nearly four-decades-old relationship between the federal government and the Episcopal Church, the denomination announced on Monday
Leo XIV, an American and Peruvian pope
(RNS) — The Holy Spirit surprised us Thursday (May 8) by electing Robert Prevost, an Illinois native who is also a citizen of Peru. For
Pope Francis encouraged Christian-Muslim dialogue and helped break down stereotypes
(The Conversation) — Pope Francis’ pontificate marked a distinct shift in the Catholic Church’s engagement with the Muslim world. While his predecessors fostered dialogue and
The papal election could produce a surprise. Unless it doesn’t.
(RNS) — Don’t believe anything you read about who is going to be the next pope — even what you read in this column. Conclaves
Prince’s Christianity, spirituality, sexuality explored in new book
(RNS) — When turning up the 1982 Prince hit “1999,” few partygoers realize the song isn’t just a funky ode to revelry, but an apocalyptic
Amy Spitalnick on How Jewish Safety and Inclusive Democracy are Inextricably Linked
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Succession, Vatican Style and the Legacy of Pope Francis + Claire Giangravé
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Father James Martin Reflects on LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Environmentalism, and Compassionate Leadership
Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church worldwide since 2013, has passed away at the age of 88. A tireless champion of the central
‘The White Lotus’ was more religious than you think
(RNS) — For me, and for many others, watching the third season of the acclaimed HBO/Max series “The White Lotus” was a religious experience. What
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing more than 30
SUMY, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles struck the heart of the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, killing at least
