‘Comedy is my dharma,’ say creators of new Hindu podcast, ‘Shakti Punch’
(RNS) — Brooklyn-based comedian Pranav Behari ran into his longtime fan, filmmaker and producer Adi Parige, at a performance a
Faith leaders meet at White House for climate goals
(RNS) — The White House hosted more than a dozen faith leaders Tuesday (Aug. 13) to discuss President Joe Biden’s
Why I’m a Christian for Kamala but not a ‘Christian for Kamala’
(RNS) — I watched the Christians for Kamala live event with a good deal of interest. For one thing, I’m
When the reverend became a rabbi
(RNS) — Imagine the following. I am in a conference room, in a high-powered meeting with some suits at Max,
In win for non-Orthodox Judaism, Ugandan Jew set to receive Israeli citizenship
JERUSALEM (RNS) — When Yosef Kibita learned that the Israeli government had approved his application to immigrate to Israel —
Would Jesus park in a bike lane? For Philadelphia churches, it’s a real question
(RNS) — If all goes well, worshippers at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia will be able to park on the streets
Let’s not let trauma drive our actions on this day of mourning
(RNS) — Tisha B’Av, which falls Tuesday (Aug. 13), is an annual fast day when traditional Jews mourn the tragedies that
Ukrainian ambassador to the Vatican believes a visit by Pope Francis would promote peace
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Ukraine’s ambassador to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash, has asked Pope Francis to visit Ukraine almost
The behind-the-scenes battles to lift Mormonism’s racial priesthood-temple ban
(RNS) — I don’t typically get emotional when reading history books, but I did with Matthew L. Harris’ groundbreaking “Second-Class
In India, a ‘Hindu’ mosque aims to heal divisions
KOLKATA, India (RNS) — Last Eid, 49-year-old Partha Sarathi Basu added a fresh coat of paint to the Amanati Mosque