As Ivory Coast Methodists depart UMC over LGBTQ+ issues, Africa’s other Methodists take stock
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — After the United Methodist Church voted this spring to allow its clergy to marry same-sex couples and lifted its ban on
What is the Kerygma?
Dr. Edward Sri invites Catholics to a take a deep dive into the Gospels like never before in new book SAN FRANCISCO — Jesus did not
Photos of the Week: Corpus Christi; Lord of Great Power
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes South American commemorations of Corpus Christi and the Lord of Great Power festivals and more. The post Photos
Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting from his own problems
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — After the International Criminal Court’s top prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his defense minister and
Boston-area minister goes to jail to fight climate change
BEDFORD, MA — What leads a clergy member to break the law? On Saturday April 20, climate activists from Extinction Rebellion Boston (XR) disrupted passenger
Words On Fire With Fred Garcia
Language and the words we use possess the extraordinary ability to bridge divides and bring people together, fostering understanding and solidarity among diverse communities.
Ahead of General Conference, queer United Methodist delegates organize a caucus
(RNS) — The last time the United Methodist Church met for its General Conference, in 2019, there were only seven self-identifying LGBTQ delegates. When the
David Archuleta’s new post-Mormon single is steeped in Mormon beliefs
(RNS) — The following is a guest column by Jaxon Washburn On Thursday, David Archuleta, a former American Idol star and a celebrated singer, released
Photos of the Week: Holy Week
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Holy Week rituals from different corners of the globe. The post Photos of the Week: Holy Week appeared
For Pope Francis and Vatican diplomats, peace in Ukraine more important than ideology
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis once again expressed his closeness to the “martyred” country of Ukraine, while also praying for the