Powerful Iran-backed militias in Iraq say they will start handing in weapons to authorities

by News Feed Editor | Jun 4, 2026 | Religion

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Two of Iraq’s most powerful Iran-backed militias said on Tuesday they would begin handing in their weapons to the authorities, a major step in the new government’s effort to rein in militias that have long operated on their own even though they were...

Catholic sisters push Palantir on human rights as faith leaders rally in New York

by News Feed Editor | Jun 3, 2026 | Religion

NEW YORK (RNS) — Catholic sisters, investors and immigrant rights activists plan to rally on Wednesday (June 3) outside of Palantir Technologies’ New York office, 30 minutes before the company holds it annual general meeting and considers a shareholders’ proposal...

Photos of the Week: Ebola responses, end of Hajj

by News Feed Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes the Ebola crisis in Africa, Spain preparing for Pope Leo XIV and more. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

In historic appointment, Pope Leo names EWTN’s Montse Alvarado to lead Vatican communications office

by News Feed Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — Pope Leo XIV has named Maria Montserrat “Montse” Alvarado, the current president and COO of U.S.-based Catholic media giant EWTN News, to lead the Vatican’s communication office, the Vatican announced Tuesday (June 2). Just under 40, Alvarado will be the...

Returning to the fold? Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for Pope Leo’s visit

by News Feed Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Religion

Until three years ago, Sara Cabral’s faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth — a “Catholic but never practicing” upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain’s Canary Islands. Then she listened to a song from a faith youth group that...

Mexican designer blends soccer and pre-Hispanic culture ahead of the World Cup

by News Feed Editor | Jun 2, 2026 | Religion

MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s no coincidence that Hugo Rosas’ jersey designs ahead of the World Cup resemble some of Mexico’s most iconic decorations. His work fuses soccer and Mexican identity to showcase his country’s culture beyond its borders. His latest collection is...