News Center
News and ReportingReligion News Service
Bishop Curry hospitalized for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse
(RNS) — Bishop Michael Curry has been hospitalized twice previously this year for internal bleeding and heart conditions.
The post Bishop Curry hospitalized for brain bleeding after fall in Syracuse appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 10:57 PM |
Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year.
(RNS) — With the Israeli military in the midst of a destructive showdown in its war with Hamas, many U.S. Jews aren’t in the mood for triumphant Hanukkah cheer.
The post Parties canceled. Celebrations toned down. Hanukkah won’t be the same this year. appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 9:51 PM |
Display your Hanukkah menorah!
(RNS) — More than ever before. It’s that important.
The post Display your Hanukkah menorah! appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 9:48 PM |
Vatican to unveil Nativity scene celebrating the 800th anniversary of the crèche
(RNS) — The first crèche was created by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223.
The post Vatican to unveil Nativity scene celebrating the 800th anniversary of the crèche appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 9:08 PM |
When can the pope fire a bishop?
(RNS) — It depends on whether the bishop is serving a diocese or filling another role.
The post When can the pope fire a bishop? appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 8:48 PM |
Send-offs show Carlton Pearson’s split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell
The Bishop's splintered influence was underscored this week as different factions paid tribute to Pearson at various memorial services that have raised questions — and objections — about how best to remember him.
The post Send-offs show Carlton Pearson’s split legacy spurred by his inclusive beliefs, rejection of hell appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 3:35 PM |
How the keffiyeh became a symbol of Palestinian identity
(The Conversation) — The keffiyeh’s prominence soared in the 1970s when Yasser Arafat, leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organization, adopted and popularized the garment.
The post How the keffiyeh became a symbol of Palestinian identity appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 3:28 PM |
In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war
The war and its polarizing reverberations in America are testing and straining some interfaith relationships more than ever.
The post In US, some Muslim-Jewish interfaith initiatives are strained by Israel-Hamas war appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 3:09 PM |
Takeaways from The AP’s investigation into the Mormon church’s handling of sex abuse cases
HAILEY, Idaho (AP) — Nondisclosure agreements, also known as confidentiality agreements, have been used frequently by the Mormon church and other organizations, including the Catholic Church, to keep sex abuse allegations secret.
The post Takeaways from The AP’s investigation into the Mormon church’s handling of sex abuse cases appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 3:05 PM |
Lebanon’s Christians feel the heat of climate change in its sacred forest and valley
BCHARRE, Lebanon (AP) — The lush Cedars of God Forest, some 2000 meters (6,560 feet) above sea level near the northern town of Bcharre, is part of a landscape cherished by Christians.
The post Lebanon’s Christians feel the heat of climate change in its sacred forest and valley appeared first on Religion News Service.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 2:57 PM |
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
When Black Women Rise: A Conversation with LaTresse Snead
In her book When Black Women Rise, Bonsai Leadership Group CEO and Founder LaTresse Snead gives advice to Black women seeking to become leaders.
POSTED DECEMBER 05, 2023 6:20 PM |
Possible Therapy for Sickle Cell Won’t Cure Its Racist Legacy
A possible new treatment for Sickle Cell Disease is a reminder of the syndrome’s racist legacy.
POSTED DECEMBER 04, 2023 10:40 PM |
Disabled People Need a New Climate Safety Net
People living with disabilities are the most likely to be left behind during a climate crisis. Community organizations are making plans that ensure everyone’s safety.
POSTED DECEMBER 04, 2023 2:13 PM |
How Disabled People Are Building Political Power
Because of systemic barriers, disabled people are underrepresented at the polls and on the ballot. Galvanized by the momentum of recent years, organizations run by and for disabled people are working to combat these barriers and build political power.
POSTED DECEMBER 04, 2023 1:56 PM |
Progressive Organizations Must Speak Up about Palestine
Two movement leaders write a call to action telling US-based nonprofits to take a stand on Palestine and push philanthropy to respond to the ongoing crisis.
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2023 4:47 PM |
With Help from the Donors of Color Network, Two Organizations Are Creating Change
The Climate Justice Founders Pledge is an initiative from the Donors of Color Network. NPQ’s conversation highlighting their work continues with a look at two organizations working for climate and racial justice.
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2023 3:46 PM |
UNESCO World Heritage Designation in Ohio Honors Indigenous Culture
Eight locations in Ohio have received the unique honor of becoming UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Native leaders hope the designation will bring recognition of the importance of Hopewell culture.
POSTED DECEMBER 01, 2023 3:42 PM |
UCLA Launches New Latino Data Hub
A new “Latino Data Hub” designed by UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute aims to provide researchers, activists, and organizers with new data describing the diversity of Latino communities in the United States.
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 4:26 PM |
Deep Rising and the Dark Price of Powering Electric Vehicles
A new documentary, Deep Rising, explores deep seabed mining to excavate ocean rocks for materials that power electric vehicles. NPQ spoke to one of the film’s subjects, Dr. Sandor Mulsow, on the urgent dangers the oceans face.
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 2:19 PM |
Developing Oppositional Consciousness
How old were you when you began to develop oppositional consciousness?
POSTED NOVEMBER 30, 2023 2:02 PM |
NOTICE: The links and articles found on or within this news center are simply for informational purposes that we believe may be of benefit to our clients and/or website visitors. By providing these links on our website, we are not recommending or endorsing the use of the particular products or services these third parties offer. Nor does California Church Insurance Services, Inc. confirm, corroborate or agree to the statistics or opinions on these links and articles. We urge you to review each website’s Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and develop an independent opinion of the service or product for any link pursued.
|