‘We were made to love and be loved,’ Pope Francis writes in latest encyclical
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Addressing a world faced with consumerism, division and artificial intelligence, Pope Francis urged faithful to “return
‘Not an act of God.’ How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist
CONETOE, N.C. (RNS) — Congregants at Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church thought their pastor was crazy when he suggested his
How we make theological decisions for fictional scenes in ‘The Chosen’
(RNS) — When providing a theological assessment for “The Chosen,” it is essential to keep in mind what the show
‘The Mystics Would Like a Word’ finds the practical lessons in ancient feminine wisdom
(RNS) — Shannon Evans, spirituality and culture editor at the National Catholic Reporter, was feeling disillusioned with contemporary Christian thinkers.
Covering faith amid crisis and change
Religion News Service marked its 90th anniversary in New York City on Sept. 10, with speakers and panels that drew clear
Canon lawyers and theologians recommend ways to make synodality more concrete
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The study groups appointed by Pope Francis to deal with controversial topics removed from the synod’s agenda
Bring your pets to church, Haitian immigrant priest tells worshippers. ‘I am not going to eat them … I will bless them.”
CONCORD, N.H. (RNS) — As pet lovers gathered in a church garden here Saturday (Oct. 5) with dogs and photographs
Calling it ‘religious duty,’ Jordanians boycott products from Israel-allied countries
AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) — Preparing breakfast on a recent morning, Amany Khraisat listed imported products she stopped purchasing after Oct.
In search of a Christian political method
(RNS) — I came of political age in 2016. For my cohort of young evangelicals, the 2016 election and its
Seeking truth, justice and healing in the new school year
(RNS) — For many families, September is back-to-school season. Teachers return to the classrooms, parents breathe a sigh of relief and