Matt Chandler under fire as podcast alleges Village Church hired father despite known abuse
(RNS) — On an episode of the “Bodies Behind the Bus” podcast Wednesday (July 11), two former members of the …
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Photos of the Week: Rath Yatra; Afro-Brazilian spirit
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The church is radicalizing over Gaza
(RNS) — As a religious extremism researcher in the Middle East, I have been alarmed by the dynamics since Oct. …
State Department criticizes religious persecution: But will it act?
(RNS) — The State Department recently released its report on international religious freedom, inviting advocates from across the religious spectrum to …
The Knights of Columbus will cover Rupnik mosaics, pending investigation
(RNS) — The Knights of Columbus, a lay Catholic men’s organization with 2.1 million members, announced it will cover mosaics …
Forgotten in a coconut field, an 800-year-old tombstone expands India’s Jewish history
(RNS) — When coconut farmers in India’s Tamil Nadu state stumbled across a stone covered in strange inscriptions, it’s unlikely …
Vatican will prepare a document on the role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican said Tuesday that its doctrine office will prepare a document on women in leadership …
Reporting on the president’s acuity: It’s harder than it looks
“It’s clear that the best news reporters in Washington have failed in the first duty of journalism: to hold power …
Seeding thought with wonder and hope
There are about twice as many known varieties of apples worldwide as there are of clams – 30,000, give or …
Why the NATO summit left Ukraine both grateful and disappointed
At the just-concluded NATO summit in Washington, alliance members pledged to provide Ukraine with more than $40 billion in assistance …