- July 21, 2025
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
Haitian congregations relieved after judge blocks Trump’s attempt to deport migrants
(RNS) — A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s plans to end temporary protected status for Haitian migrants before it is set to expire
Whither America? July 4th with Dr. Robert P. Jones
What does falling off a bike have to do with the state of our nation? Is America going through an identity crisis – just like
Pew study finds Trump gained with Catholics, nonwhite Protestants in 2024
(RNS) — White evangelicals’ love affair with Donald Trump has been well documented over the years, and their unflagging support for the president was no
Prayer in school divides Americans as Texas law takes effect
(RNS) — A new Texas law mandating that schools set a time for students to pray will likely be popular with many residents of the