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Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30

Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — After eliminating about 180 faith groups from its list of recognized religions, the Department of Defense moved quickly to revise the list once again on Monday (June 8) in response to criticism from various religious groups. The most updated list dropped the...
Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus ‘hateful’

Congressional Democrats call GOP anti-Sharia caucus ‘hateful’

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — Democrats in Congress condemned a recently formed congressional group that claims Islamic religious law is a growing threat in the United States, calling it a “hateful caucus” that discriminates against American Muslims. In a letter on Monday (June 8), 119...
SBC tries to move on from abuse crisis, will debate women pastors and immigration

SBC tries to move on from abuse crisis, will debate women pastors and immigration

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

ORLANDO, Florida (RNS) — Over the past decade, members of the Southern Baptist Convention have touted the denomination’s diversity, sought to keep sexual abusers away from churches and passed statements advocating for immigration reform and a path to legal status for...
Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — June is widely recognized as Pride Month, but a handful of Republican governors have bestowed alternative titles that both supporters and opponents view as counterprogramming. Without directly saying the idea was to replace Pride, the governors...
At TPUSA’s women’s summit, Christian influencers say feminism threatens motherhood

At TPUSA’s women’s summit, Christian influencers say feminism threatens motherhood

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — For many of the 3,000 women gathered at Turning Point USA’s Women’s Leadership Summit in San Antonio this weekend (June 5-7), feminism isn’t just an unsavory byproduct of the radical left — it’s antithetical to God’s design for women. “At its core,...
Pope Leo uses Spain visit to press Europe on abortion, migration and peace

Pope Leo uses Spain visit to press Europe on abortion, migration and peace

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

MADRID (RNS) — In a historic address to the Spanish Parliament on Monday (June 8), Pope Leo XIV gave, by his description, “a calm and firm word” for the respect of human life, from the unborn, to migrants and the elderly. Experts say his message is meant to be a...
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