- November 12, 2025
In US and Germany, Muslims meet the moment
(RNS) — Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor is being celebrated by many as a new political height for Muslims, even as the
Skye Perryman and Democracy Forward
In this episode of The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush dives deep into some critical issues facing our nation with Skye Perryman,
New study shows how Millennials and Gen Z are driving a Bible reading comeback
The State of the Church research shows that weekly Bible reading among U.S. adults has increased to 42% in 2025, up 12 points from a
Lives hang in the balance as White House temporizes on SNAP funding. Our values do, too.
(RNS) — Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance are facing a devastating reality now that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — better known
Bestselling author Brendan Slocumb credits faith for saving his life
NORTHBROOK, Ill. (RNS) — For someone who was at death’s door a year ago, Brendan Slocumb is remarkably chipper. A classical musician turned bestselling author
The Billy Graham Rule cost a New York man his job. Now he’s suing.
(RNS) — Paul Ostapa had a problem. In the summer of 2022, he was on the job as a heating and air conditioning technician in
Samaritan’s Purse to play a larger role in Gaza aid distribution
(RNS) — The Rev. Franklin Graham confirmed Saturday (Oct. 25) that Samaritan’s Purse, the international humanitarian relief organization he heads, is ramping up its role
Pope meets with global group of clergy abuse survivors to talk zero tolerance
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV met Monday for the first time with an organization of clergy abuse survivors and advocates, who said he
New York faith leaders join ‘No Kings’ march against Trump administration agenda
NEW YORK (RNS) — A diverse group of faith leaders gathered in Manhattan on Saturday morning (Oct. 18) to offer prayers at an interfaith prayer
New children’s Bible aims to capture diverse, nonpatriarchal ‘theology of love and justice’
(RNS) — The Rev. Jacqui Lewis, a New York City pastor, and the Rev. Shannon Daley-Harris, an associate dean of a seminary in the city,