Thecla: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts

(RNS) — Whether you follow the Apostle Paul’s injunction or not, there’s a long-standing tradition to back you up. The post Christians will (and do) oppose civil authorities no matter what Romans 13 says appeared first on RNS.

(RNS) — It is the oldest antisemitic accusation in the book. And Gov. Josh Shapiro felt it. The post Harris’ dual loyalty test for Shapiro appeared first on RNS.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire made his comments earlier this month at a vigil honoring Renee Good, who was fatally shot on Jan. 7 behind the wheel of her vehicle by a U.S. Immigration…

RAQQA, Syria (AP) — The announcement comes as tensions between government forces and the SDF boiled over earlier this month, eventually resulting in a major push by government forces toward the east. The post Syrian government announces a…

(The Conversation) — Grief can inspire concrete acts of loyalty and generosity. The post The hidden power of grief rituals appeared first on RNS.

JERUSALEM (AP) — Crews began bulldozing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency‘s offices in Sheikh Jarrah and fired tear gas at a vocational school in Qalandia, marking Israel’s latest and most dramatic step against UNRWA. The post…

Clergy are still showing up to immigration raids — they’re just no longer sure the collar will work. The post They Shot the Pastor Anyway: When Religious Authority Met Federal Force appeared first on RNS.