Latino Christians
‘We can no longer be silent’: New York’s Latino faith leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza
By Fiona André — March 6, 2024
NEW YORK (RNS) — The community has avoided taking stances on the Israel-Hamas war for fear of altering the group’s strong relationship with the city’s Jewish community.
Latino majority congregations see growth, financial struggles, report finds
By Adelle M. Banks — December 13, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Still, the overarching picture for majority Latino congregations looks more promising than for other congregations,’ said sociologist of religion Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi.
Mormon church’s celebration of Latino cultures puts spotlight on often-overlooked diversity
By Brittany Romanello — December 6, 2022
(The Conversation) — Latina women hold few top leadership positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but their contributions help keep congregations going.
Study: Clergy feel ill-equipped to help Black and Latino congregants with mental health
By Alejandra Molina — February 9, 2022
(RNS) — Pastors, whether they want to be or not, 'are on the front lines of this mental health crisis,' said an author of the study.
Study: Biden still leads among Latino Christian voters, but Trump’s support has grown
By Alejandra Molina — October 5, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The bilingual survey, which polled 1,292 Latino Christian voters between Sept. 8-22, is described as the largest Latino religion and politics survey this election season.
For some Latinos, grappling with their Christian identity can be complicated
By Alejandra Molina — January 28, 2020
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — In his upcoming book, 'Brown Church,' UCLA professor Robert Chao Romero highlights a 500-year history of Latino Christian social justice activism in Latin America and the United States.
Pastor pledges safety for immigrants at Miami Trump event
By Associated Press — January 2, 2020
MIAMI (AP) — The pastor of a Miami megachurch that will host President Donald Trump at a rally this week is guaranteeing that congregants who entered the U.S. illegally won't risk deportation by attending.
Evangelical Christians are racially diverse–and hold diverse views on immigration
By Janelle Wong — November 2, 2018
(The Conversation) — The influence of white evangelicals on American politics is well known. More than 80 percent supported Donald Trump in the 2016 election. But two of the fastest-growing segments of the American population – Latino and Asian-American voters – also are part of evangelical America. What will drive their votes in the upcoming […]
Christian Churches Together chooses new executive director
By Adelle M. Banks — June 29, 2012
(RNS) Christian Churches Together in the USA, a 10-year-old ecumenical network, has chosen a Presbyterian as their new executive director. By Adelle M. Banks.
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