Indigenous Christians
Latino communities across the US celebrate the tradition of the posadas
By Emily Neil — December 22, 2022
(RNS) — For the nine nights before Christmas, Mexican and Guatemalan Catholics gather to reenact the journey at the heart of the Christmas story, and their own lives.
United Methodists’ Native American International Caucus calls for end to Columbus Day
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 4, 2022
(RNS) — The caucus is asking Congress to approve several bills replacing the federal holiday with Indigenous Peoples Day.
Why Indigenous communities need a seat at the table on climate
By Ray Minniecon — June 17, 2022
(The Conversation) — An Anglican Aboriginal pastor who attended the COP26 climate conference shares his perspective on Indigenous knowledge in dealing with climate change.
Bishops vote for married priests, call developed world to repent for harming Amazon
By Thomas Reese — October 26, 2019
(RNS) — The bishops, under the leadership of Pope Francis, have once again found their prophetic voice, at least in the Amazon.
Decision time begins for Amazon bishops as synod enters final week
By Thomas Reese — October 19, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The synod's final recommendations to the pope could have profound impact not only on the Amazon but the entire church.
Controversy mixes with consensus as bishops gather for Amazon synod
By Thomas Reese — October 3, 2019
(RNS) — While disagreements in the synod may arise over how Catholicism is interpreted in the Amazon, the bishops of the synod will be largely united on the environment and justice issues.
Synod for the Amazon about more than married priests
By Thomas Reese — September 17, 2019
(RNS) — For Pope Francis, the Amazon is important because it touches on so many themes of his papacy: concern for the marginalized, evangelization and protection of the environment.
Missions: Is it love or colonization?
By Kaitlin Curtice — November 27, 2018
(RNS) — We can take a quick look at the history of America and see why a people group would oppose outsiders who come in the name of Jesus. Missionaries and colonizers often worked hand in hand, leading to genocide, colonization and assimilation done in the name of Jesus.
Israeli Christians seek integration, including army service
By Michele Chabin — March 14, 2014
HEBRON HILLS, West Bank (RNS) Christians here say but they want to be considered full citizens not only in the eyes of the law but of the people, as well. Joining in Israel's defense is one way to do that, they say.
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