As the first Latin American pope, Francis shifted the Catholic Church’s center
(RNS) — When Pope Francis stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time back in 2013,
Easter and Passover Courage in the Fight for Democracy
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Most pastors think their churches will stay open for years
(RNS) — American organized religion is a bit like a scene from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It has
How We Love Is To Tell the Truth: Michael Eric Dyson
This week on The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr.
Why Cory Booker’s 25-hour (near) jeremiad fell short
(RNS) — When he finally surrendered the floor of the U.S. Senate after 25 hours of blistering denunciations of the
Why we did what we did — GetReligion
Nothing changed at GetReligion. But basic facts about the journalism business have changed, as I explained in this recent essay
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
A groundbreaking synagogue lures burned-out techies with digital strategies (and ecstatic dance)
BERKELEY, Calif. (RNS) — Like many fast-growing organizations, Chochmat HaLev tracks new relationships using customer relations management software. Brittany Berman,
Faith and LGBTQ+ Rights in the Face of Adversity
This week, you’ll hear a powerful panel discussion hosted by Rev. Paul Raushenbush and featuring four leading LGBTQ+ and
Sudanese Christians pray in secret, plead for end to war and religious attacks
KHARTOUM, Sudan (RNS) — In the Al Jazirah state of central-southeast Sudan, Peter and dozens of his neighbors hold secret