- August 2, 2025
Opus Dei Catholic who led Dallas ICE lawyers now defends immigrants
(RNS) — When Paul Hunker approached Dallas Bishop Edward Burns to introduce himself at the bishop’s 2017 installation Mass, he did so almost “sheepishly.” Hunker,
Belmont University conducts review after DEI complaints from MAGA pols
(RNS) — A prominent Christian college in Nashville, Tennessee, has hired an outside consultant to review its policies after politicians allied with President Donald Trump
Jay Michaelson and the Epstein Cover-up
We are back from a brief summer break, and are ready to hit the ground running! This week on The State of Belief, the
LA pastor on hunger strike to protest ICE’s detainment of Iranian Christians
WASHINGTON (RNS) — About a month ago, Pastor Ara Torosian received a frantic call from one of his congregants in Los Angeles. Armed authorities were
For the young and Buddhist-curious, a moment of modern mindfulness
NEW YORK (RNS) — New York Zendo Shobo-ji was quiet on a Saturday morning in late June, far removed from the muted hum and chatter
At tense hearing, GOP attacks immigrant aid groups and fends off accusations of anti-Catholicism
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A House hearing called to examine the Biden White House’s immigration policy and the actions of nonprofits that aid migrants — including
John MacArthur, megachurch pastor and voice of ‘Grace to You’ radio ministry, has died
(RNS) — John MacArthur, megachurch pastor, culture warrior, author and longtime voice of the “Grace to You” radio program, has died. He was 86. “John
Camp Mystic’s Christian sisterhood spans generations and nations
AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — Sandy Davis Kirk woke at 5 a.m. on July 4 to a roaring sound outside her window. “I heard people shrieking
Former member sues John MacArthur’s megachurch for public shaming
(RNS) — A former member has sued Grace Community Church, led by prominent evangelical pastor John MacArthur, saying church leaders disclosed confidential information about her
On Ashura, we’re called to resist promises of false freedom
(RNS) — Ashura, the 10th day of the first month in the Islamic calendar, falls this year on Saturday (July 5). A sacred day in