RELIGION
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As the conclave nears, silence and a growing uncertainty reign
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In the week since Pope Francis was entombed at St. Mary Major, cardinals arriving in Rome…
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Far away but close to home, Kashmir shooting brings moment of unity for Hindu Americans
(RNS) — On April 22, tourists visiting the Indian side of the divided province of Kashmir were enjoying a spring…
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Amy Spitalnick on How Jewish Safety and Inclusive Democracy are Inextricably Linked
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Black church leader says Target boycott won’t ease until DEI programs return
(RNS) — A collective Lenten fast from making purchases at Target has been lengthened into a “full-out boycott,” the Rev.…
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Holding tickets for Rome, Vatican pilgrims pivot from saint canonization to papal funeral
(RNS) — The morning before boarding a flight for Rome, Catholic radio show host and commentator Katie Prejean McGrady had…
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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…
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When America becomes a strange land
(RNS) — Those of us Jews who attended Seders this past weekend were obeying the commandment to tell the story…
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New York City places street sign honoring influential Buddhist monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh
NEW YORK (RNS) — Dozens of Buddhist monastics and lay believers huddled together on a busy Upper West Side street…
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Most Americans view Israel unfavorably in new Pew poll
(RNS) — More than half of U.S. adults now express an unfavorable opinion of Israel, and younger generations on both…
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Trans singer Sasha Allen releases single about forgiveness, Catholic acceptance
(RNS) — When Sasha Allen, a trans singer, sat down to write his first release after going independent, he thought…
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