Pope Francis’ trip to Southeast Asia will test the pope’s health and message
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — At the age of 87, Pope Francis will embark on an 11-day trip to Southeast Asia
Some nonprofit newspapers endorse candidates. So why can’t churches, new lawsuit asks.
(RNS) — A group of evangelical broadcasters who hosted Donald Trump at their national conference earlier this year is suing
Montgomery County, Maryland, was most religiously diverse US county in 2023
(RNS) — Montgomery County, Maryland, a Washington suburb, was the most religiously diverse county in the U.S. last year, according
Photos of the Week: Krishna and Teresa birthdays; Arbaeen
(RNS) — Each week RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery
In new book, journalist Joshua Leifer offers a scathing take on American Judaism
(RNS) — Journalist Joshua Leifer’s new book, a sweeping historical account of American Judaism, is an impassioned indictment of a
I’m a Catholic sister. Project 2025 does not reflect my values.
(RNS) — I am a Catholic sister, and my blueprint for how I live my life is found in the
‘Between the Temples’ needs to get its head on straight about clergy misconduct
(RNS) — The new movie “Between the Temples,” billed as a black comedy, gets the comedy right — there are
Ancient tombs with vibrant wall paintings open to public in southern Israel
ASHKELON, Israel (AP) — Two nearly 2,000-year-old tombs with magnificent wall paintings will be open to the public for the
Bangladesh’s Hindu-Buddhist-Christian council pushes for secular state
DHAKA, Bangladesh (RNS) — Amid a spike in violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh, a national council of Buddhists, Hindus
Season Two of ‘The Rings of Power’ finds light in unexpected places
(RNS) — “Concerning Hobbits,” composer Howard Shore’s theme for Peter Jackson’s “Fellowship of the Ring,” does something to me. If