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Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by the Catholic Church
(The Conversation) — Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.
Asian Jewish Americans have a double reason to celebrate their heritage in May
(The Conversation) — This month marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, as well as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Why do religious teens engage in less risky behavior? A psychologist explains
(The Conversation) — Research suggests that a clear understanding of what is right and wrong contributes to engaging in less risky behavior.
Abuse victim advocates pushing Missouri AG to investigate Christian boarding schools
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three Christian boarding schools in southern Missouri have shut down since 2020 amid wide-ranging abuse allegations levied by current and former students.
The Radical Simplicity of a Credit Union: Rev. Winnie Varghese
Is wealth inequality a spiritual issue? If so, what can our religious institutions do about it — and how can we, as individuals, best love our neighbors … financially?
Former Trump official Elizabeth Neumann wants to combat Christian extremism
(RNS) — ‘We’ve reordered, if you will, in the incorrect order: Politics is the premier as opposed to our trust and faith in Jesus,’ said the extremism expert.
Tornado rips steeple off Pennsylvania church during worship service
FINLEYVILLE, Pennsylvania (RNS) — ‘God had his hand on us,’ one of the pastors told Religion News Service.
Lawsuit alleges religious coercion through meditation in Chicago Public Schools
(RNS) — Chicago public high school students allege they were coerced into participating in a Hindu puja ceremony as part of a multiyear study of Transcendental Meditation’s ability to reduce crime from University of Chicago’s Urban Labs and the David Lynch Foundation.
Blocked last year for his views on sexuality, theologian gets green light to head academy
(RNS) — While the Vatican never stated its objections to the Rev. Martin Lintner’s appointment, his writings on LGBTQ+ and queer issues were called into question.
Far-right Christians blame Madonna’s ‘satanic’ concert for floods in southern Brazil
SÃO PAULO, Brazil (RNS) — Christian pastors and social media influencers have connected the concert’s sexual content with unprecedented floods that have devastated cities in Rio Grande do Sul state and killed 116 people.