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OPINION: Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
Live, Laugh, Love ... and Submit? + Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
OPINION: Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
OPINION: (RNS) — Even as ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ attempts to entertain broad audiences, it also hopes to win territory in a culture war as a defense of white Christian men and their right to rule the world.
‘The Pendragon Cycle’ is a fantasy of Christian masculine power
(RNS) — Even as ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ attempts to entertain broad audiences, it also hopes to win territory in a culture war as a defense of white Christian men and their right to rule the world.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM
OPINION: (RNS) — Even as ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ attempts to entertain broad audiences, it also hopes to win territory in a culture war as a defense of white Christian men and their right to rule the world.
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In his homily, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle preached about Sheen's attention to poverty in the Global South.
Televangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatified in St Louis — one step closer to sainthood
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In his homily, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle preached about Sheen's attention to poverty in the Global South.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:04 AM
ST. LOUIS (RNS) — In his homily, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle preached about Sheen's attention to poverty in the Global South.
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
Meryl Streep as Narnia's Aslan: Why some evangelicals call it blasphemy
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
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September 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
(RNS) — Trump administration lawyers have argued a key component of the Johnson Amendment, which bars nonprofits from taking part in political campaigns, should not apply to churches. They've asked an appeals court to overturn a lower court decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging the ban.
DOJ asks appeals court to allow churches to endorse political candidates
(RNS) — Trump administration lawyers have argued a key component of the Johnson Amendment, which bars nonprofits from taking part in political campaigns, should not apply to churches. They've asked an appeals court to overturn a lower court decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging the ban.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:04 PM
(RNS) — Trump administration lawyers have argued a key component of the Johnson Amendment, which bars nonprofits from taking part in political campaigns, should not apply to churches. They've asked an appeals court to overturn a lower court decision dismissing a lawsuit challenging the ban.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
Son of Israel’s ambassador to US seriously injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
NEW YORK (RNS) — As Netanyahu prepares to speak, protesters across the city are demonstrating over antisemitism and Israel, reflecting the diverse views of Jewish New Yorkers on those issues.
As Netanyahu takes UN stage, New Yorkers protest antisemitism — and his government
NEW YORK (RNS) — As Netanyahu prepares to speak, protesters across the city are demonstrating over antisemitism and Israel, reflecting the diverse views of Jewish New Yorkers on those issues.
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September 24, 2026 at 9:04 PM
NEW YORK (RNS) — As Netanyahu prepares to speak, protesters across the city are demonstrating over antisemitism and Israel, reflecting the diverse views of Jewish New Yorkers on those issues.
OPINION: (RNS) — Latter-day Saints diverge from the white evangelicals they resemble in their political conservatism and Republican partisanship.
Can a person be very conservative and also oppose Christian nationalism? Our survey says yes.
(RNS) — Latter-day Saints diverge from the white evangelicals they resemble in their political conservatism and Republican partisanship.
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September 24, 2026 at 8:04 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — Latter-day Saints diverge from the white evangelicals they resemble in their political conservatism and Republican partisanship.
ROME (AP) — The “Priests Against Genocide” network was born in August 2025 and currently includes over 2,500 priests and bishops from five continents, organizers said.
Priests, nuns march to Vatican to demand end to 'genocide' in Gaza
ROME (AP) — The “Priests Against Genocide” network was born in August 2025 and currently includes over 2,500 priests and bishops from five continents, organizers said.
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September 24, 2026 at 7:04 PM
ROME (AP) — The “Priests Against Genocide” network was born in August 2025 and currently includes over 2,500 priests and bishops from five continents, organizers said.
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Belleville police identified the man as Sean Ward of Quinte West. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, an independent civilian agency that investigates police shootings, said Ward died Monday night.
Suspect in Yom Kippur shooting outside Ontario synagogue dies from his injuries
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Belleville police identified the man as Sean Ward of Quinte West. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, an independent civilian agency that investigates police shootings, said Ward died Monday night.
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September 24, 2026 at 6:02 PM
BELLEVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Belleville police identified the man as Sean Ward of Quinte West. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit, an independent civilian agency that investigates police shootings, said Ward died Monday night.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The April 21 attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group, were among the deadliest attacks in Sri Lanka’s history.
Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The April 21 attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group, were among the deadliest attacks in Sri Lanka’s history.
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September 24, 2026 at 5:02 PM
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The April 21 attacks, which were inspired by the Islamic State group, were among the deadliest attacks in Sri Lanka’s history.
OPINION: (RNS) — Latter-day Saints have grown more diverse and a bit less religious, and more of them are leaving the church, says a new report from Pew Research Center.
9 ways US Mormons are changing, according to Pew data
(RNS) — Latter-day Saints have grown more diverse and a bit less religious, and more of them are leaving the church, says a new report from Pew Research Center.
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September 24, 2026 at 4:01 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — Latter-day Saints have grown more diverse and a bit less religious, and more of them are leaving the church, says a new report from Pew Research Center.
OPINION: (RNS) — With temperatures dropping and winter’s dark not far away, our sukkah-dwelling is a quiet but powerful statement.
Sukkot reminds us we can be vulnerable without falling
(RNS) — With temperatures dropping and winter’s dark not far away, our sukkah-dwelling is a quiet but powerful statement.
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September 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — With temperatures dropping and winter’s dark not far away, our sukkah-dwelling is a quiet but powerful statement.
(RNS) — Islamic Relief USA, a humanitarian organization with a $150 million annual budget, rebranded itself as the Islamic Development and Empowerment in America after members of Congress threatened to have its tax-exempt status revoked.
Under congressional pressure, a major Muslim charity cuts ties and changes its name
(RNS) — Islamic Relief USA, a humanitarian organization with a $150 million annual budget, rebranded itself as the Islamic Development and Empowerment in America after members of Congress threatened to have its tax-exempt status revoked.
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September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
(RNS) — Islamic Relief USA, a humanitarian organization with a $150 million annual budget, rebranded itself as the Islamic Development and Empowerment in America after members of Congress threatened to have its tax-exempt status revoked.
OPINION: (RNS) — All of us fans cheering on our team didn't know much about each other, but we wanted the same thing. Then, the reaction to a photo shared online told a different story.
Texans have real reasons to be worried. Indian Americans enjoying football isn't one of them.
(RNS) — All of us fans cheering on our team didn't know much about each other, but we wanted the same thing. Then, the reaction to a photo shared online told a different story.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — All of us fans cheering on our team didn't know much about each other, but we wanted the same thing. Then, the reaction to a photo shared online told a different story.
OPINION: (RNS) — Come for a story about Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft. Stay for a good post-Yom Kippur tale.
Ed Sheeran, Robert Kraft and the power of doing more than taking a side
(RNS) — Come for a story about Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft. Stay for a good post-Yom Kippur tale.
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September 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — Come for a story about Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft. Stay for a good post-Yom Kippur tale.
OPINION: Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
Live, Laugh, Love ... and Submit? + Kristin Kobes Du Mez
Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
religionnews.com
September 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
OPINION: Kicking off a new season with a deep dive into shiplap, essential oil, Sandi Patty, and various and sundry staples of Christian womanhood.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say she helped California teens Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, who shot and killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18 before killing themselves.
Lawyer says prosecutors haven't offered details of teen's alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say she helped California teens Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, who shot and killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18 before killing themselves.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Prosecutors say she helped California teens Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, who shot and killed three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18 before killing themselves.
(RNS) — The Trump administration set the refugee cap for 2027 at 17,500, the same as this year. That would make it the second year in a row of historically low admissions — made up primarily of white South Africans.
Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program
(RNS) — The Trump administration set the refugee cap for 2027 at 17,500, the same as this year. That would make it the second year in a row of historically low admissions — made up primarily of white South Africans.
religionnews.com
September 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
(RNS) — The Trump administration set the refugee cap for 2027 at 17,500, the same as this year. That would make it the second year in a row of historically low admissions — made up primarily of white South Africans.
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
Meryl Streep as Narnia's Aslan: Why some evangelicals call it blasphemy
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
(RNS) — News that Streep will play Aslan in "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" has sparked casting debates similar to those over "The Odyssey." But for evangelicals, the concerns go deeper than culture wars.
LEAWOOD, Kansas (RNS) — While Democrats have long been considered a longshot for statewide races in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton's candidacy has proven unexpectedly competitive.
How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP's hold on Kansas
LEAWOOD, Kansas (RNS) — While Democrats have long been considered a longshot for statewide races in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton's candidacy has proven unexpectedly competitive.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
LEAWOOD, Kansas (RNS) — While Democrats have long been considered a longshot for statewide races in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton's candidacy has proven unexpectedly competitive.
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
Son of Israel’s ambassador to US seriously injured in ramming attack in the occupied West Bank
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 9:00 PM
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces at the scene then “opened fire at the terrorist as he attempted to flee” and killed him. More military forces were deployed in the area in the aftermath.
OPINION: (RNS) — In a world full of Robert Krafts, Ed Sheerans and Macklemores, we need to remember that we are the band.
Ed Sheeran’s tour offers a lesson in the strength of noncooperation
(RNS) — In a world full of Robert Krafts, Ed Sheerans and Macklemores, we need to remember that we are the band.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
OPINION: (RNS) — In a world full of Robert Krafts, Ed Sheerans and Macklemores, we need to remember that we are the band.
(RNS) — Amid surging kidnappings and attacks on communities and places of worship, faith leaders are forming partnerships aimed at countering religious division and building peace.
As violence escalates in Nigeria, Christian and Muslim leaders unite
(RNS) — Amid surging kidnappings and attacks on communities and places of worship, faith leaders are forming partnerships aimed at countering religious division and building peace.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
(RNS) — Amid surging kidnappings and attacks on communities and places of worship, faith leaders are forming partnerships aimed at countering religious division and building peace.
PARIS (AP) — The French Bishops’ Conference said that the group includes people who were abused as minors or adults in Catholic schools, parishes and religious congregations.
Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action
PARIS (AP) — The French Bishops’ Conference said that the group includes people who were abused as minors or adults in Catholic schools, parishes and religious congregations.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
PARIS (AP) — The French Bishops’ Conference said that the group includes people who were abused as minors or adults in Catholic schools, parishes and religious congregations.