Fasting as a sacred practice of solidarity and social change
(RNS) — This week, the world marks the convergence of two sacred times: the third week of Ramadan for Muslims
For Pope Francis and Vatican diplomats, peace in Ukraine more important than ideology
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis once again expressed his closeness to the “martyred” country of Ukraine,
How studying the Book of Esther as fan fiction can teach us about the roots of an unruly Jewish festival
(The Conversation) — Once upon a time, in the ancient Near East, there was a beautiful queen. Scribes wrote of
A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today
(The Conversation) — Almost 100 years ago, a group of nuns joined a suit against the state of Oregon –
Pope Francis skips Palm Sunday homily at start of busy Holy Week that will test his health
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St.
Does forgiving an abuser mean staying with him?
(RNS) — When Susannah Griffith first sat down to write a book about forgiveness in 2022, she was in the
Bestselling author, Robert Wolgemuth and Holman Bibles, release new Men’s Daily Bible
Equipped to help men face the challenges of life, the CSB Men’s Daily Bible is filled with everyday wisdom for
A cease-fire is not enough
(RNS) — On Monday (March 25), the United Nations Security Council, with the United States abstaining, passed a resolution calling
Sandra Crouch, influential musician, minister, sister of Andraé Crouch, dead at 81
(RNS) — Sandra Crouch, the twin sister and collaborator of gospel music legend Andraé Crouch, died earlier this month after
In ‘God Gave Rock & Roll to You,’ Leah Payne details the rise and fall of CCM
(RNS) — God gave rock ‘n’ roll to everyone, as the British rock band Argent once sang. And everyone includes