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