Oscar-nominated ‘Forevergreen’ reimagines story of Christian grace

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — The global smash hit “The Chosen,” the speculative biographical series about Jesus and his disciples, has inspired major streaming channels to tap other biblical sources. Moses is getting his close-up on Netflix, while King David has two shows, Prime Video’s...

Fitness meets faith as religious coaches and influencers reshape wellness culture

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — Physical fitness is often seen as a way of improving our health or appearance, or an effort to challenge oneself. But for Nada Mostafa, a 24-year-old Muslim fitness coach based in Toronto, it also serves a higher religious purpose.  “I help Muslim women...

Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack is dead, AP source says

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — The suspect in an attack on a synagogue in Michigan is dead, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The person confirmed the death but did not immediately provide additional details. The person could not publicly...

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challenge

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

PARIS (AP) — Gasoline prices are rising largely because of the Iran war’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for oil and gas from the Persian Gulf. The waterway off Iran’s coast, now effectively closed, is so vital for the global economy that...

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran targeted the world’s busiest international airport Wednesday and attacked commercial ships as U.S. and Israeli strikes rocked Tehran and the U.N.’s most powerful body demanded a halt to Iran’s strikes on its Gulf neighbors that...

Leftover ramen, too few Qurans: A ‘humiliating’ Ramadan inside ICE detention centers

by News Feed Editor | Mar 12, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — It was early in Ramadan, and a group of Muslim detainees in a Folkston, Georgia, immigrant detention center set up a makeshift dinner table. Using clean trash bags as a tablecloth and prayer mats as seats, they broke their fast on small portions of ramen...