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Fear of escalation remains at the forefront in the minds of many worshippers at immigrant-heavy and Spanish-speaking churches, where attendance is down in many congregations.
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Viral warnings of planned ICE raids on churches have pastors worried
(RNS) — Rumors and viral reports about potential ICE raids have immigrant church leaders worried about their congregations. DHS says it doesn’t have plans to raid churches — but won’t rule it out.
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November 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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OPINION: The usual Thanksgiving depiction overlooks Indigenous rituals that give thanks, including harvest festivals.
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How the Plymouth Pilgrims took over Thanksgiving – and who history left behind
(The Conversation) — In some ways, Thanksgiving is a tradition that unites Americans. But the classic image of the Pilgrims obscures important parts of the country’s story.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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While "momfluencer" Taylor Moran's social media content isn’t overtly political or religious, her convictions surface in posts about organic whole foods, her family’s nature school and how to raise sons.
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From vaccines to gender: How Christian 'momfluencers' are reshaping the American right
(RNS) — 'Nothing is politically more powerful than an angry mother,' conservative wellness influencer Alex Clark told RNS.
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The third installment of the "Knives Out" series examines the spiritual warfare within American Christianity and looks at writer-director Rian Johnson’s struggle with the essence of faith.
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Rian Johnson on miracles, mystery and his own faith story in 'Wake Up Dead Man'
(RNS) — The third installment of the ‘Knives Out’ series examines the spiritual warfare within American Christianity and looks at writer-director Rian Johnson’s struggle with the essence of faith.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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OPINION: They were not chanting that they disagree with Israel’s policies. Neither were they offering loud critiques of Israel’s military decisions. They were there to intimidate Jews.
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What Mamdani missed about the Manhattan synagogue protest
(RNS) — When Jew-haters take to the streets, they remind us of why Israel was necessary in the first place.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Pope Leo visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque today, continuing a rare line of papal visits to Muslim holy sites. His silent reflection highlighted the fragile state of Christian-Muslim dialogue in Turkey.
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Pope Leo tours Istanbul’s Blue Mosque in a quiet step toward dialogue with Muslims
ISTANBUL, Turkey (RNS) – Pope Leo’s quiet stop at Istanbul’s Blue Mosque underscored the fragile, necessary work of Muslim-Christian dialogue in Turkey, observers said.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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How are Catholic universities evolving, and what should they protect? Join RNS this Thursday for a timely discussion on the future of Catholic higher education. Register now! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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OPINION: The stories of holy encounter in İznik and across Türkiye need to be told more often.
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How Pope Leo XIV's visit to Nicaea recalls centuries of Muslim-Christian respect
(RNS) — The stories of holy encounter in İznik and across Türkiye need to be told more often.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Pope Leo and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew signed a joint declaration in Istanbul today, renewing their commitment to theological dialogue and “full communion” between the Catholic and Orthodox churches.
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Pope Leo XIV and Patriarch Bartholomew sign document urging progress on Christian unity
ISTANBUL, Turkey (RNS) – On the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the two Christian leaders pledged to unify their churches while warning world leaders to halt the spread of war.
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November 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Attorneys representing the Texas chapters allege that Abbott’s designation is retaliatory, meant to silence CAIR after the group won three lawsuits against the governor in recent months.
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Muslim civil rights group sues Texas governor after terrorist accusation
(RNS) — The federal lawsuit argues that Abbott improperly used his office to target the domestic nonprofit without due process and in violation of federal law.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Outspoken women from the Catholic Church and the ranks of conservative evangelicals are engaging with gusto in ongoing political and social debates even as their faiths maintain long-standing rules against women serving as priests or senior pastors.
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As US debates gender roles, some women in male-led faiths dig in on social and political issues
(AP) — Outspoken women from the Catholic Church and the ranks of conservative evangelicals are engaging with gusto in ongoing political and social debates even as their faiths maintain long-standing…
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November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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"It’s the women who suffer most in the aftermath of riots," said the center's founder. "I wanted a place where women could express themselves freely and rebuild their identities."
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Survivors of Hindu-Muslim riots find healing in women's empowerment
(RNS) — 'It’s the women who suffer most in the aftermath of riots,' said the center's founder. 'I wanted a place where women could express themselves freely and rebuild their identities.'
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November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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OPINION: When you picture Santa Claus, a white, bearded, overweight and jolly man who dashes around delivering gifts to children during the Christmas season probably comes to mind. Yet, not everyone who dons the red suit fits this stereotype.
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What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the red suit
(The Conversation) — A survey of 849 professional Santas found that one-third of them don’t match the usual image of a roly-poly bearded white man.
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November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A one-line statement from the Vatican said Leo had accepted the resignation of Cádiz Bishop Rafael Zornoza, 76.
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Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Spanish bishop accused of abuse in first known case for pontiff
ROME (AP) — A one-line statement from the Vatican said Leo had accepted the resignation of Cádiz Bishop Rafael Zornoza, 76.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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In its first-ever reference to “polyamory,” the Vatican says monogamy alone respects human dignity. The new doctrinal document also reaffirms its opposition to polygamy and non-exclusive unions.
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Vatican rejects polygamy and polyamory in sweeping doctrinal praise of monogamy
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican’s new doctrinal note sharply rejects polygamy and growing Western polyamory, praising monogamy as an exclusive union between one man and one woman.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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A protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the two-time presidential candidate and internationally known founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition was hospitalized Nov. 14.
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson leaves hospital after treatment for neurological disorder
CHICAGO (AP) — A protégé of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the two-time presidential candidate and internationally known founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition was hospitalized Nov. 14.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Synagogues holding informational gatherings about immigration to Israel have drawn loud protests in New York and London.
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Pro-Israel synagogue events prompt fiery protests
LONDON (RNS) — Synagogues holding informational gatherings about immigration to Israel have become a flashpoint in New York and London.
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November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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OPINION: I don’t expect a home run on his first time at bat, but neither will he strike out.
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Pope to be tested on first trip to Turkey and Lebanon
(RNS) — I don’t expect a home run on his first time at bat, but neither will he strike out.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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“That was his real passion point, was making sure that everyone who could vote was able to vote," Matthew Frankel, an adviser who worked with Jackson on political policy, told RNS.
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African Methodist Episcopal bishop, social justice advocate Reginald Jackson dies at 71
(RNS) — Political leaders from states where Jackson served over his five decades of ministry responded to his death along with religious officials.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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This week’s photo gallery includes a pre-Advent feast and a Nepalese festival remembering departed family members.
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Photos of the Week: Pre-Advent feast, Nepalese festival
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a pre-Advent feast and a Nepalese festival remembering departed family members.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Pope Leo opened his live chat with 16,000 U.S. teens by joking he “only wears white socks” — a nod to his favorite Chicago baseball team. The crowd roared before he shifted to AI, faith and friendship.
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AI, partisanship and friendship: Pope Leo’s big messages to America’s Catholic youth
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Speaking to 16,000 teens, Pope Leo warned not to outsource thinking to AI. 'Don’t ask it to do your homework,' he said.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In the rush to navigate the Republican-led mandate that took effect in September, the rollout has forced some administrators, teachers and school boards to confront hard choices.
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Beliefs clash among students, parents and teachers as the Ten Commandments go up in Texas classrooms
DALLAS (AP) — In the rush to navigate the Republican-led mandate that took effect in September, the rollout has forced some administrators, teachers and school boards to confront hard choices.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Centuries of church schisms show that if there’s a doctrine to be fought over, there’s a good chance Christians will fight about it. That repeated splintering is what makes the Council of Nicaea so significant today.
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1,700 years ago, bishops and an emperor wrote a creed. Millions still recite it in church
(AP) — Leo will commemorate the 1,700th anniversary with Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Yakub Mathew, an Indian Christian, compiled “Seeking The Infinite,” a 250-page coffee table book of photos and essays that share the story of the Kumbh from their various faith perspectives.
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He brought 19 guests to the Maha Kumbh. They share their spiritual experience in a new book.
(RNS) — To Wells Fargo Advisors Managing Director Yakub Mathew, the once-in-a-lifetime Maha Kumbh Mela was a quest of shared humanity beyond faith divisions.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM