IRS investigated church led by Trump advisor Robert Jeffers
(RNS) — President Trump told reporters on Thursday (April 17) that multiple pastors who gathered for a White House Easter service …
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100+ churches ring bells on Good Friday in honor of Paul Revere and ‘against tyranny’
(RNS) — As churches across the country observe Good Friday, more than 100 congregations will also ring their bells to …
Harvard and Bob Jones University may joined at the hip by IRS
(RNS) — By almost any measure, Harvard University and Bob Jones University are very different schools. Harvard is a nearly …
Jesus’ story is a box-office hit in ‘The King of Kings.’ That doesn’t mean it’s told responsibly.
(RNS) — A new animated film detailing the life of Christ hit theaters just in time for Easter. Based on …
Amid deportation dispute, Trump and courts square off on who has last word
The Trump administration’s running battle with the federal courts reached a critical juncture this week, heightening a constitutional dispute that …
Why Iraq gives Syria a hand
If any Mideast country has a big heart these days, it would be Iraq. A country that has suffered so …
‘As Panamanian as you can get.’ How dim sum became a national treasure.
When artist Ashely García first started making earrings and key chains in the shapes of classic Panamanian gastronomy, she knew …
Rare same Easter date is bringing Western, Eastern churches together. Can it be permanent? Eastern and Western Churches Celebrate Easter Together in 2025, Sparking Unity Efforts
ISTANBUL (RNS) — This year, Eastern and Western churches will celebrate Easter on the same date — an occurrence that …
Iraqis hope for an era of peace. Their neighbors hold the key.
As U.S.-Iran nuclear talks enter a second week and low-level talks begin between Turkey and Kurdish separatists, a cautious optimism …
Judge blocks worker protections for abortion and fertility care for Catholic employers
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — More than 9,000 Catholic employers do not need to abide by federal regulations requiring accommodations for …