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Light Prevailing over Darkness- Jami Amerine’s Search for her Destination
Light Prevailing over Darkness- Jami Amerine’s Search for her Destination The mind of a new-born child is like a blank canvas. His surroundings shape his thinking, transforming his personality. Ever since a child is born, he is introduced to a religion that is...
Miguel Torneire Taking His Missionary Work A Step Further For Helping The People
Humans are taught to help others from a very young age. Regardless of their beliefs, age, race, or any other category, humans are taught to help others since it is a basic code of conduct. Helping others is not just part of good manners; humans are prompted to help...
From Ashes to Beauty – Robert Sherriff
YES, it’s true, life is not always sunshine and rainbows. It’s not always easy, and sometimes it’s harsh and unfair. One might wonder, if there is a God, where is he? Why didn’t he stop that difficulty from happening? But the truth is, even if we don’t see or feel it,...
Embalming and Cremation: Here’s What You Need to Know
Upon the passing of a loved one, the urgency to make arrangements can often be overwhelming. The process of preserving a body after death can be extensive and perplexing for those dealing with the emotions of loss. From the decisions for viewings to setting a loved...
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Traveling exhibit challenges stereotypes about Muslim giving
(RNS) — As politicians in Washington singled out Somali and Muslim immigrant communities in Minnesota last year, a familiar stereotype resurfaced: Muslims as outsiders and “takers.” And amid a high-profile investigation into a pandemic-related fraud scheme in the...
The Myth of Sudden Change: How the First Woman Archbishop Got There
When Sarah Mullally was installed as archbishop of Canterbury, it looked like a breakthrough. It was. But it didn’t happen by accident. In this episode, Amanda Henderson talks with Catherine Pepinster, a journalist who reported on Mullally’s rise and the network who...
NY Episcopal Diocese outlines plan for $1.2M racial reparations fund
(RNS) — The Episcopal Diocese of New York has launched the second phase of its racial reparations efforts, releasing a new report detailing how it plans to invest the nearly $1.2 million the diocesan convention began committing to the effort in 2019. The document,...
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law...
In El Paso, two Catholic sisters follow detained immigrants wherever ICE takes them
EL PASO, Texas (RNS) — On their spreadsheets, down the list on their prayer table and off their tongues after a long day of ministry roll the names — of the man who is slowly but unsteadily regaining his grip on reality after being deported to Cuba, of the woman...
Israel apologizes after barring cardinal from Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Following outcry from political and religious leaders for barring Catholic leaders in the Holy Land from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday (March 29), Israeli authorities apologized and gave them permission to worship at the...
Pope Leo reshuffles top Vatican posts, tapping new chief of staff
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV announced a significant reshuffling of top Vatican posts on Monday (March 30), consolidating his leadership over the church and the Roman Curia almost one year into his pontificate. Leo tapped Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, 55, formerly...
Israelis adapt Passover plans to wartime restrictions, access to bomb shelters
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Twenty of Anava Marcus’ relatives were scheduled to fly to Israel from Australia and South Africa last week to celebrate her bat mitzvah during Passover, which begins on Wednesday (April 1). But instead, Anava will celebrate her 12th birthday — a...
His arrest went viral. Now Rev. Michael Woolf is preaching what he calls ‘Sanctuary values.’
(RNS) — For most people, being slammed to the pavement by a group of police officers and violently handcuffed in front of a screaming crowd would be a traumatic experience. When that situation befell the Rev. Michael Woolf last November as he was protesting outside an...
‘Pharaoh does not win’: An interfaith vigil kicks off NYC’s ‘No Kings’ march
NEW YORK (RNS) — Hundreds gathered at Central Park’s Columbus Circle entrance on Saturday morning (March 28) for an interfaith vigil ahead of New York City’s “No Kings” march to protest the Trump administration. The Rev. Paul Raushenbush, president and CEO of...
Is there a Catholic revival? Pope Leo seems to think so.
MONACO (RNS) – A highlight of Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco was his meeting with young Catholics in the country, including those who represent a surging number of catechumens, or people converting or returning to the faith and preparing to receive the...
In Monaco, Pope Leo reminds Europe to use wealth responsibly
MONACO (RNS) — In a tiny European country where 1 in 3 residents are millionaires, Pope Leo XIV called for the responsible use of wealth and condemned the “idolatry of power and money,” delivering a moral appeal from one of the world’s richest enclaves. “Every talent,...