Religion

UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency decided Thursday against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on…

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Dementia, disability and the 2024 presidential election

(RNS) — I’ve spent significant time in this column on our responses as the Catholic Church and in our broader…

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Bishops accuse Olympics of anti-Catholicism

(RNS) — Catholic bishops have called the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics anti-Christian because of a drag-queen tableau reminiscent…

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Sexual assault charge against Bruxy Cavey stayed, ending prosecution

(RNS) — After a two-year delay, one of three sexual assault charges against Bruxy Cavey, former pastor of the Ontario…

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Why Israel is Israel

(RNS) — Sometimes, I need to remind myself precisely why I love Israel and the Jewish people. Yes — even…

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As nations face off in Olympic competition, faith leaders unite to serve athletes

(RNS) — For the more than 11,040 athletes from more than 200 countries in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics,…

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Mennonites march 135 miles to White House for Gaza cease-fire

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Many of the Mennonites who marched over 135 miles from Harrisonburg, Virginia, to the White House had…

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Catholics, Vatican officials react to controversial Olympic ceremony

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Catholic leaders along with a host of other Christian groups voiced outrage following the opening ceremony…

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As Venezuela holds a presidential election Sunday, what does its religious landscape look like?

(AP) — The majority of Venezuelans are religious — just like parts of the country’s political history. But as they…

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‘Black people are not the problem’

(RNS) — When Tim Tyson first invited the Rev. William Barber II to meet with a group of white residents…

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