President Obama’s Easter statement
(RNS) On Friday, the White House released this statement from President Obama about Easter.
Author Archives: Daniel Burke
About Daniel Burke
Daniel Burke worked for Religion News Service from 2006-2013. He now co-edits CNN's Belief Blog. In 2010, Burke won the American Academy of Religion’s Award for Best In-Depth Reporting on Religion. He holds an M.S. in journalism and an M.A. in religion from Columbia University and a B.A. from Georgetown University.
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Thursday’s Religion News Roundup: Maundy Thursday * DOMA dancing * Peep Benedict
Christians celebrate Maundy Thursday. The Supremes dance around DOMA. Peep Benedict enjoys a sweet retirement.
Nicodemus, the mystery man of Holy Week
(RNS) The Bible tells us little about Nicodemus. But Christians have found ways to dramatize his journey from skeptical Pharisee to the foot of the cross.
Ask the Experts: Easter edition
(RNS) In our inaugural edition of Ask the Experts, we tackled questions about the history, theology and traditions of Christmas. This time, we’re looking at Easter.
And the Sweet Sistine winner is ….
(RNS) Ladies and gentlemen, the Bishop of the Bracket, the Victorious Vicar, the People’s Pope is ….
Monday’s Religion News Roundup: Sweet Sistine * Pope Alarm * Mormon scriptures
Is it time for a pope of color? Will Cardinal Dolan run out of socks before a new pope is picked? Why did LDS leaders change Mormon scriptures?
Sweet Sistine update: The Final Two (Holy) Fathers
(RNS) Our Sweet Sistine Pope Madness tournament is down to its final two bishops. Who will be the People’s Pope, the Bishop of the Bracket, the Victorious Vicar?!?
Sweet Sistine update: The Sacred Semifinals
(RNS) After more than 22,000 votes were cast, the Religion News Service “Pope Madness” Sweet Sistine tournament is down to four final contenders in the Sacred Semifinals.
Religion News Roundup on hiatus
The Religion News Roundup is on hiatus through Thursday, March 7th. Thanks for your patience; it’ll be back up and running on Friday. Cheers, RNS
Sweet Sistine Update: Round of Elite Eight Eminences
(RNS) As Catholic cardinals flock to Rome to pick the next pope, our Sweet Sistine bracket is heating up, with just Eight Elite Eminences left.
