A federal judge in Texas has ruled that a prominent group defending the separation of church and state can’t take an active role in a case involving political endorsements during sermons. religionnews.com/2026/01/05/j...

OPINION: “Radical amazement has a wider scope than any other act of man,” Heschel wrote in his 1955 book, “God in Search of Man.” religionnews.com/2026/01/05/t...

After one year as executive director of the New York City Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, Vijah Ramjattan feels hopeful. Ramjattan’s aim has been to build relationships and education from the bottom up. religionnews.com/2025/12/18/n...

OPINION: There has been outcry on social media about the word “collectivism” because it sounds like “collectivization.” religionnews.com/2026/01/05/w...

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...

Across the United States, vigils have been adopted as a way to build community around a principle or to grieve outside of expressly political or religious gatherings organized by institutions. religionnews.com/2026/01/05/w...

Pope Leo XIV will close the final Holy Door on the Feast of the Epiphany, officially ending a Jubilee Year marked by the death of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff. religionnews.com/2026/01/05/j...

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...

In the wake of the devastating war in Gaza, many younger Americans, including evangelicals, have become skeptical of Israel and of the billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded weapons the U.S. provides to it. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/c...

The religious movement leader’s life was punctuated by harrowing moments, from enduring the death of her four infant children to facing violent mobs who condemned her as a heretic. religionnews.com/2025/12/22/a...

This technology is now a key part of China’s push for global influence, as it provides cash-strapped governments cost-effective, if invasive, forms of policing — turning algorithms and data into a force multiplier for control. religionnews.com/2025/12/22/u...

Across several social media platforms, Christian Nightmares routinely goes viral by reposting unedited sermons, political speeches and worship moments. religionnews.com/2025/12/24/c...

‘Our community is definitely experiencing heightened levels of stress, insecurity, uncertainty, anxiety and fear,’ said Xiomara Arauz, a Denver-based yoga and meditation teacher. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/f...

Join Religion News Service for a timely conversation with social scientist @ryanburge.bsky.social. As moderate American churches disappear Burge explains how congregations once mixed Democrats and Republicans and why that’s no longer true. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

“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.” religionnews.com/2025/12/16/f...

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

A Catholic and the father of three, Loh, 43, has watched the development of AI with concern for its profound impact on society, especially on young people. religionnews.com/2025/12/23/a...

OPINION: The movie is creative, resisting the usual formulas of the underdog sports flick in favor of a frenetic plot that could legitimately have ended in many different ways. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/t...

Israel said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules. religionnews.com/2025/12/30/i...

“The good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration,” the pope said. religionnews.com/2026/01/03/r...

In an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony 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 Israel-Hamas war. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/f...

There are some unusual dynamics that could make 2026 an especially difficult year to predict religious trends. religionnews.com/2025/12/31/r...

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...

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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...