Vatican weighs Trump’s Board of Peace invitation but calls for respect for international law

(RNS) — Christian rapper and singer Lecrae defended the skit and called on Christians to reflect on the video’s critique of churches. The post Druski’s viral parody of flashy preachers renews debate over wealth in the pulpit appeared…

ISTANBUL (RNS) — The Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul appears intent on capitalizing on the Russian attack, keeping up a media blitz about the SVR statement for more than a week. The post Russian intelligence targets major Orthodox…

JERUSALEM (RNS) — Historic Christian churches representing the predominantly Arab Christian community and mostly U.S. evangelicals who support Israel are at odds with each other. The post Jerusalem historic churches call Christian Zionism…

(RNS) — Southern Baptist leaders say the protest was a violation of religious freedom and called on federal officials to protect churches. The post Cities Church in Minnesota is considering legal options after anti-ICE protest appeared…

(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.

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…

SAN BARTOLOME DE PINARES, Spain (AP) — The contrasting Spanish traditions take place every January to honor St. Anthony the Abbott, the patron saint of domestic animals. And despite criticism from animal rights groups, the horse-and-fire…