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November 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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When the Rev. Jerry Beeson discovered financial irregularities in his new church’s bank accounts, he reported it to denominational officials. But instead of looking into the matter, he says, they took over the church, changed the locks, seized the bank accounts and kicked out its leaders.
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
When the Rev. Jerry Beeson discovered financial irregularities in his new church’s bank accounts, he reported it to denominational officials. But instead of looking into the matter, he says, they took over the church, changed the locks, seized the bank accounts and kicked out its leaders.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Charisma has been a powerful tool in the American church. This week on SBTC, Katelyn and Roxy talk to historian Molly Worthen about how that tool has been used for good and evil … and how charismatic politicians have begun to fill the void as religion declines.
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Charisma has been a powerful tool in the American church. This week on SBTC, Katelyn and Roxy talk to historian Molly Worthen about how that tool has been used for good and evil … and how charismatic politicians have begun to fill the void as religion declines.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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While Mamdani's election last night marked a historic turning point for New York City and its more than a million Muslims, in Virginia, Ghazala Hashmi, a Democrat who was elected as lieutenant governor, made her own history as the first Muslim woman ever elected to statewide office in the U.S.
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
While Mamdani's election last night marked a historic turning point for New York City and its more than a million Muslims, in Virginia, Ghazala Hashmi, a Democrat who was elected as lieutenant governor, made her own history as the first Muslim woman ever elected to statewide office in the U.S.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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OPINION: The American church is divided, with some, especially young priests, wanting to reject the legacy of Pope Francis, while others embrace it and want to go even further. Meanwhile, the church is hemorrhaging young people so there are now more “nones” in America than Catholics.
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
OPINION: The American church is divided, with some, especially young priests, wanting to reject the legacy of Pope Francis, while others embrace it and want to go even further. Meanwhile, the church is hemorrhaging young people so there are now more “nones” in America than Catholics.
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral election, making history as the city's first Muslim mayor.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
BREAKING: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral election, making history as the city's first Muslim mayor.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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This week's episode of "Complexified" with guest @johnfugelsang.bsky.social comes to you live from RNS' fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm."
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October 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This week's episode of "Complexified" with guest @johnfugelsang.bsky.social comes to you live from RNS' fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm."
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October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Today marks the seven-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, where Hazzan Jeffrey Myers is the rabbi and cantor. This week also marks the seventh anniversary of Myers’ unlikely friendship with the Rev. Eric Manning.
October 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today marks the seven-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue, where Hazzan Jeffrey Myers is the rabbi and cantor. This week also marks the seventh anniversary of Myers’ unlikely friendship with the Rev. Eric Manning.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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We are so grateful for everyone who joined us at our fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm." Whether you attended in person in New York or watched our livestream, it is because of you that we bring people together for these inspiring, thought-provoking and informative conversations.
October 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We are so grateful for everyone who joined us at our fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm." Whether you attended in person in New York or watched our livestream, it is because of you that we bring people together for these inspiring, thought-provoking and informative conversations.
Prepare for Texas’ future at The Texas Tribune Festival, Nov. 13–15! Join thinkers, leaders and innovators for a close look at the state’s future, and leave inspired to make your boldest ideas a reality. Get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025... #TribFest25
October 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Prepare for Texas’ future at The Texas Tribune Festival, Nov. 13–15! Join thinkers, leaders and innovators for a close look at the state’s future, and leave inspired to make your boldest ideas a reality. Get tickets: trib.it/tribfest2025... #TribFest25
When priests were asked by the Catholic Project to describe their political view, the responses show an increase in political conservatism among younger generations of priests. The change began in 1980, the year Ronald Reagan was elected, and continued to grow over time no matter who was president.
October 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When priests were asked by the Catholic Project to describe their political view, the responses show an increase in political conservatism among younger generations of priests. The change began in 1980, the year Ronald Reagan was elected, and continued to grow over time no matter who was president.
"There is a constant affirmation that the priority is deporting the criminal element," said the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. But in his view, “ the 25% to 30% that are being deported that are not the criminal element are a direct result of a daily quota of 3,000 deportations."
October 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"There is a constant affirmation that the priority is deporting the criminal element," said the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. But in his view, “ the 25% to 30% that are being deported that are not the criminal element are a direct result of a daily quota of 3,000 deportations."
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October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Weeks after the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally as the leader of the Anglican Communion, conservative Anglican prelates in Africa have rejected the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury and have proclaimed their own network of conservative churches the official voice of Anglicanism.
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Weeks after the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Sarah Mullally as the leader of the Anglican Communion, conservative Anglican prelates in Africa have rejected the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury and have proclaimed their own network of conservative churches the official voice of Anglicanism.
Every Friday for the past 19 years, a group of Catholics has prayed the rosary outside an ICE detention facility in Illinois, having largely cordial interactions with the agents. But ICE’s demeanor began to change earlier this year, then shifted dramatically roughly two months ago.
October 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Every Friday for the past 19 years, a group of Catholics has prayed the rosary outside an ICE detention facility in Illinois, having largely cordial interactions with the agents. But ICE’s demeanor began to change earlier this year, then shifted dramatically roughly two months ago.
OPINION: The first two chapters of “Dilexi te” provide wonderful scriptural passages for preaching and reflection on the proper relationship between Christians and the poor. And since all Christians share the same Scriptures, the chapters also provide rich material for ecumenical dialogue.
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
OPINION: The first two chapters of “Dilexi te” provide wonderful scriptural passages for preaching and reflection on the proper relationship between Christians and the poor. And since all Christians share the same Scriptures, the chapters also provide rich material for ecumenical dialogue.
“The world must pay attention. These refugees are not numbers. They are fathers, mothers, believers, and survivors. Their forced return to Iran places them at extreme risk of imprisonment, torture, and even death. Silence in the face of this injustice is complicity."
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“The world must pay attention. These refugees are not numbers. They are fathers, mothers, believers, and survivors. Their forced return to Iran places them at extreme risk of imprisonment, torture, and even death. Silence in the face of this injustice is complicity."
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October 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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