In Bethlehem, a Christian pastor says a year of protest for Palestinians shows few gains
(RNS) — A year ago, the Rev. Munther Isaac, pastor of Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem in the occupied
More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is a pillar of African American theater
(The Conversation) — During the end of every calendar year, a particular holiday performance pops up in African American communities
At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from the desert tabernacle to synagogues today
(The Conversation) — My earliest religious memory is of our synagogue’s Ner Tamid: the decorative electric lamp that hangs in
Biden commutes sentences of 37 on federal death row, three remain
WASHINGTON (RNS) — President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of all but three people on federal death row, converting
Top Religion News 2024: NYT Reporter Ruth Graham
This week, Ruth Graham, National Reporter on Religion, Faith and Values at The New York Times, joins Rev. Paul Brandeis
What the new LDS hymns say about Mormon theology
(RNS) — Many years ago, I was called to be my ward’s Primary chorister. Soon after, the Primary president took
Photos of the Week: Prayers and pilgrims around the world
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes prayers and pilgrims around the world from a variety of faiths. The post
Trump nominates CatholicVote president and culture warrior as Holy See ambassador
(RNS) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday (Dec. 20) that he has nominated Brian Burch, the president and co-founder of
Winter solstice is having a moment — in churches, too
PITTSBURGH (RNS) — The Rev. Aidan Smith is no stranger to the dark, he told the members of Trinity Cathedral
Churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump’s second term
(RNS) — At a congregational meeting last week, members of Columbus Mennonite Church in Ohio’s state capital gathered to figure