Pastor Doug Wilson, celebrating 50 years in his pulpit, has never had more influence than he does under the current presidential administration. religionnews.com/2025/12/10/c...

OPINION: Many Christian leaders see the recognition of a Palestinian state as consistent with international law and with biblical principles of justice, equality and the inherent dignity of all peoples. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/r...

As moderate American churches disappear, and with them a key space for cross-partisan connection, social scientist @ryanburge.bsky.social explains how congregations once mixed Democrats and Republicans and why that’s no longer true. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A group of faith leaders, including several prominent conservatives, is pushing the Trump administration to formally include a religion engagement group within the Group of 20 summit, to be hosted at Trump’s golf club next December. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/c...

OPINION: Prior to the Second Vatican Council, authority in the church was highly centralized in the papacy. The council stressed the role of the bishop as the vicar of Christ in his diocese and the role of bishops’ conferences. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/t...

Joy Moore was hailed as a leader for Northern Seminary’s future. Then everything went sideways. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/j...

After Israel banned 37 humanitarian groups from operating in Gaza for their failure to comply with new registration rules, international aid organizations accused Israel of severely threatening the delivery of food, shelter and health care in the territory. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/i...

After years of decline, religion appears to be on the rebound, especially as a force in American politics. That trend is likely to continue in 2026. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/a...

Bishop Julian Dobbs was reportedly cleared of the claims that he misused tens of thousands of dollars. religionnews.com/2025/12/30/a...

OPINION: Politics are often described as a series of compromises, but Mamdani’s campaign felt like a chance to live and work with integrity. Even if the hoped-for outcome seemed unlikely, it was still worth trying. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/t...

This week’s photo gallery looks back at some of the best photography from 2025. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/2...

Given Peter Thiel’s prominence as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and a Trump ally, his recent lecture series with ACTS 17 has sparked dissection, alarm and parody. It has also brought attention to a growing Christ-curiousness in Bay Area tech circles. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/t...

The religion and spirituality books of 2025 suggest that faith remains a source of creativity, resistance and renewal. religionnews.com/2025/12/29/r...

As Venezuelans living in the U.S. kept watch on developments from home, religious leaders have been slow to respond to Saturday’s ouster of President Nicolás Maduro at the hands of the U.S. military. religionnews.com/2026/01/03/r...

OPINION: "Marty Supreme" is an excellent film about a despicable confidence man. It perfectly reflects our historical moment. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/t...

This week, RNS' news quiz covers the biggest religion stories of 2025. Think you know the answer to this one? Test your knowledge at rns.org/games

In an open letter to Prime Minister Albanese, 17 families of the dead and wounded called for a federal inquiry known as a royal commission to investigate a rise in antisemitism in Australia since the war in Gaza began and consequent security agency failures. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/f...

Mamdani is the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African-born person to be mayor of New York City. religionnews.com/2026/01/03/z...

Israel said it had suspended Doctors Without Borders and CARE along with two dozen other organizations for failing to comply with new registration rules. religionnews.com/2025/12/30/i...

In this episode of "The State of Belief," RNS reporters Adelle Banks and Jack Jenkins reflect on a remarkable year at the intersection of religion and public life. Listen now! religionnews.com/2026/01/03/w...

His hit song "Total Praise" was included in Destiny’s Child’s a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at New York’s Carnegie Hall and sung by a choir when President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House. religionnews.com/2025/12/30/r...

OPINION: Author John Irving has written about religion before, but “Queen Esther” is his first novel to center Jewish identity, antisemitism and what it means to belong to a people. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/j...

Families of victims of the Sydney massacre that targeted a Jewish festival released an open letter on Monday calling for more federal action to investigate a rise in antisemitism and the security failures behind Australia’s worst mass shooting in three decades. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/f...

OPINION: What is Reform Judaism’s relationship with Jewish law? religionnews.com/2025/12/29/w...

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology. This technology is now a key part of China’s push for global influence. religionnews.com/2025/12/22/u...

OPINION: Islamophobia among Christians of all denominations surveyed by the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding is on the rise. religionnews.com/2025/12/12/i...

For a growing number of women in the West, Shakti, found especially through dance, is the embodied feminism that is just the right antidote to modern woes. religionnews.com/2025/12/02/h...

“Christian music (is) unlike any other genre that’s defined by a sonic component. Christian music is defined by its lyrical component.” religionnews.com/2025/12/26/h...

As Yogiando NYC has done, increasing language accessibility in spiritual wellness spaces across the country has opened up meditation and yoga to more diverse American populations. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/f...

The coalition is part of the national Industrial Areas Foundation organizing network of faith-based and community organizations. religionnews.com/2025/12/18/l...

OPINION: I have always embraced the idea of klal Yisrael — that we are all part of a larger Jewish family and that we should affirm our connections, even as we embrace our differences. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/r...

Sometimes known as sound healing or sound meditation, sound baths have surged in popularity over the past decade, driven by growing public interest in mental health and wellness. religionnews.com/2025/12/12/f...

OPINION: From the beginning of Christianity, love for one’s neighbor and the example of Jesus’ concern for the sick have compelled Christians to care for the ill and dying. religionnews.com/2025/12/09/h...

Jim Caviezel, an actor famous for playing Jesus in Mel Gibson’s 2004 film, "The Passion of the Christ," will be playing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro in an English-language biopic. religionnews.com/2025/12/12/j...

A growing number of mosques are hoping to make therapy more accessible to Muslims who want it, in part by offering it themselves. religionnews.com/2025/12/08/i...

Actress Amanda Seyfried spoke to RNS about her gritty portrayal of the Shakers founder in “The Testament of Ann Lee.” religionnews.com/2025/12/22/a...

In “Famished,” Anna Rollins traces how evangelical purity culture and 1990s diet culture fused into a single script of fear, shame and control over women’s bodies. religionnews.com/2025/12/08/i...

Christian Nightmares functions as an archive of evangelical spectacle, depicting old-fashioned religious fervor, Christian nationalism and celebrity culture. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/c...

“As we see a decline in church membership, we see a decline in trust of church organizations; then we’re seeing a rise of magic,” said Baylor scholar Paul Froese. religionnews.com/2025/12/16/f...

Conservatives have long seen supporting Israel as an act of faith. Now that belief is under fire by MAGA. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/c...

A spokesperson for Lego Group suggested more sets with religious significance are being considered. religionnews.com/2025/12/22/r...

A shortage of nurses in Britain is causing a burst of growth for two churches that trace their origins to Thomas the apostle. religionnews.com/2025/12/22/b...

Concerned about AI’s impact on young people, Po-Shen Loh launched a live-streamed education project pairing gifted high schoolers with younger students — blending math, critical thinking and communication skills. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/a...

OPINION: Author John Irving might just be philosemitism’s contemporary master. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/j...

Cardinal Dolan emphasized religion as “the greatest source of soft power in much of the world” in his letters. He wrote that recognizing the religion engagement group could help Trump achieve the interfaith dialogue portion of his “plan to end the Gaza conflict.” religionnews.com/2026/01/02/c...

"This move would ... set a dangerous precedent by extending Israeli authority over humanitarian operations in the occupied Palestinian territory, contrary to the internationally recognized legal framework governing the territory and the role of the Palestinian Authority," read the letter.

Each week, RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s collection looks back at some of the best photography from 2025.

OPINION: From the beginning of his campaign, Zohran Mamdani’s run for mayor of New York has been about overcoming our doubts about what is possible. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/t...

Here are a few of the faith voices and activists who may make news in the year to come. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/a...

OPINION: The relationship between the Curia and diocesan bishops has always been a sensitive topic in the Catholic Church. It is the church equivalent to the American debate over federalism, the relationship between the national government and state governments. religionnews.com/2026/01/02/t...