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Exiled Libyan Jews look with hope toward homeland

ROME (RNS) — The Jews of old wandered the wilderness for 40 years before entering…

New California law prohibits circumcision bans

(RNS) — Jews, Muslims and their allies cheered Oct. 2 as California Gov. Jerry Brown…

Christian identity in U.K. outpaces church attendance

LONDON (RNS) — A major new survey by Britain’s national statistics bureau shows that despite…

Dead cleric's videos may find eternal life online

(RNS) — Radical American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki may be dead, but the power of the…

National Cathedral needs 'tens of millions' in quake repairs

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The Washington National Cathedral will need “tens of millions of dollars” over…

Rabbis stand in solidarity with burned mosque

WASHINGTON (RNS) — More than a thousand rabbis from around the world have signed a…

In sunset of life, Billy Graham reflects on growing old

(RNS) — For much of his 92 years, Billy Graham has had one main title:…

Is there a death penalty-sized hole in Catholicism's 'seamless garment'?

(RNS) — Is Catholic opposition to the death penalty losing traction as opposition to abortion,…

Beer, wine not on church's list of immoral investments

BERLIN (RNS) — New guidelines issued by Germany’s largest Protestant body advised parishioners to not…

New Jersey leads U.S. in 'till death do us part'

(RNS) — Poor New Jersey — derided for “Jersey Shore,” aggressive driving and talking too…

Churches lose fight over Alabama immigration law

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (RNS) — A federal judge jolted the national immigration debate on Sept. 28…

Pentagon: Chaplains can celebrate gay marriages

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Military chaplains can lead same-sex marriage ceremonies on and off military bases,…

Report says trends for U.S. churches mostly pointing down

(RNS) — American congregations have grown less healthy in the last decade, with fewer people…

Mother cares for her son's Amish victims

LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Terri Roberts was eating outside with a co-worker on a bright…

Supreme Court hears religious hiring case

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday, Oct. 5, on religious…

Pastor on restaurant quest can't live by bread alone

NEW ORLEANS (RNS) — Minister Ray Cannata’s mission is almost complete. Four years ago he…