Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma’s education superintendent has sent an email to public school superintendents requiring them to show students
Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released
How to End Christian Nationalism with Amanda Tyler
Faced with the surging threat of Christian nationalism, The State of Belief this week explores the urgent need for
For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear
DEARBORN, Mich. (RNS and NPR) — Jumana Judeh understands why so many in her Arab American community voted the way
After dispiriting election, Muslim Americans question whether politics is a game they can influence
(RNS) — In the last days leading up to the 2024 presidential election, a large swath of American Muslims agreed
In Tennessee’s evangelical heartland, pastors say Trump’s win won’t solve America’s woes
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (RNS) — On the Sunday after the recent presidential election (Nov. 10), Allen Jackson got up to recognize
Photos of the Week: Sikh guru birthday; Full moon festivals
(RNS) — Each week RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery
In ‘Tammy Faye,’ evangelical Christians come to Broadway
NEW YORK (RNS) — On a weeknight just half a block from Times Square, theatergoers can watch as Moral Majority
At fall meeting, US Catholic bishops turn toward Pope Francis’ agenda
BALTIMORE (RNS) — After years of complaints that they have ignored Pope Francis’ teachings in their biannual meetings, the U.S.
Vatican Cardinal Parolin hopeful about ‘synergy’ with Trump administration
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The No. 2 officer at the Vatican said that the Holy See is hopeful about working