(RNS) — The United Church of Christ elected its first female general minister and president on Monday (July 3) at its 34th General Synod in Indianapolis. The election of the
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At 79, famed SBC missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor is nearing retirement. Again. But she’s not done yetAt 79, famed SBC missionary surgeon Rebekah Naylor is nearing retirement. Again. But she’s not done yet
(RNS) — The first time she retiredIn 2002, longtime missionary surgeon Dr. Rebekah Naylor returned to Texas after 35 years in India to care for her ailing mother. In addition
Bringing light without God: humanist chaplain Anthony Cruz PantojasBringing light without God: humanist chaplain Anthony Cruz Pantojas
(RNS) — When the community of Catholic students gather to worship on the Tufts University campus near Boston, candles are lit to represent the light of God. They are also
William Barber emerges from the Greenleaf Church pulpit with an ode to the power of disabilityWilliam Barber emerges from the Greenleaf Church pulpit with an ode to the power of disability
RALEIGH (RNS) — For his final sermon as pastor of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro, N.C., on Sunday (June 18), the Rev. William Barber spoke of the “cripple’s testimony.” The
Cousins of Pope Benedict XVI will inherit his money. None of them want it.Cousins of Pope Benedict XVI will inherit his money. None of them want it.
(RNS) — The surviving family members of the late Pope Benedict XVI will inherit money from his estate, according to the executor of his last will and testament. None of
How the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 yearsHow the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 years
(The Conversation) — When Tina Turner, often referred to as the “Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” died at her home in Küsnacht, Switzerland, on May 24, 2023, at the age
What about Tim Keller?What about Tim Keller?
(RNS) — “Tim Keller saved my faith.” Those were the words of a lawyer who sheepishly approached me one night after a Bible study. He explained that although he had
‘Spiritual examples’ change the media narrative on religion‘Spiritual examples’ change the media narrative on religion
(RNS) — Media Stories about religion they often focus on corruption in religious institutions, alliances of politicians with conservative Christians, and institutional abuses of power. These important stories need to
Remembering Chaim Topol, and how ‘Fiddler’ reflected American JudaismRemembering Chaim Topol, and how ‘Fiddler’ reflected American Judaism
(RNS) — Ask any rabbi and they will tell you that inadvertently omitting someone from a list of people who have died is a bad faux pas. That is what
Jimmy Carter’s religious values were never far from his presidency or his politicsJimmy Carter’s religious values were never far from his presidency or his politics
(RNS) — As the United States and its friends around the world have learned of Jimmy Carter’s decision to enter hospice care, many leaders and writers are looking for appropriate