RELIGION

Women get a voice in Israel’s vote for chief rabbi. It may not save a deeply unpopular institution.

(RNS) — Israel’s minister of religious affairs, Michael Malchieli, announced last week that he would commit to appointing 10 women…

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New commission of religiously affiliated higher education aims to spark collaboration

(RNS) — A prominent association of American colleges and universities has created a new commission of religious schools whose aim…

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Latino Episcopalians in the spotlight with Gutiérrez presiding bishop nomination

HYATTSVILLE, Md. (RNS) — “We are not an outreach project. We are the church,” Episcopal Bishop Daniel G.P. Gutiérrez of…

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Pope Francis disappoints progressives. He will do so again.

(RNS) — My column last week, in which I gave a positive assessment of Pope Francis’ interview on CBS News,…

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Words On Fire With Fred Garcia

 Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding…

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Peru archbishop who sued 2 journalists over reports on abuses, financial corruption resigns early

ROME (AP) — A Peruvian archbishop who sued two journalists over their reports about sexual abuse and alleged financial corruption…

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Ships with a second round of aid for Gaza have departed Cyprus as concerns about hunger soar

JERUSALEM (AP) — A three-ship convoy left a port in Cyprus on Saturday with 400 tons of food and other…

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Easter is March 31 this year. Here’s why many Christians will wake up before sunrise to celebrate

(AP) – On Easter morning, many Christians wake before dawn to celebrate their belief in the resurrection of Jesus, the…

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A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today

(The Conversation) — Almost 100 years ago, a group of nuns joined a suit against the state of Oregon –…

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What happens next week when tours begin under new LDS management?

(RNS) — Many people were stunned by the news earlier this month that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

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