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Religion News Service

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Five things to know about Pope Leo XIV

Now that the 267th head of the Catholic Church has been chosen, what do we really know about Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV? Here are five things.

White Smoke: First American Pope Elected

Claire Giangravé reports on the Catholic world’s anticipation of a pivotal moment following the white smoke announcement.

Pope Francis, charismatic reformer and disruptor, dies at 88

Francis leaves behind him a church still divided, but radically transformed.

Sociologist’s new book explains why organized religion has lost relevancy

Organized religion isn't just declining. It has become culturally obsolete. So says Christian Smith in his newest book, "Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America."

For Jews traumatized by Oct. 7, Passover Seder is a model for how to process it

Learn how Jews can use the Passover Seder as a way to reframe their Oct. 7 trauma through the ritual's ceremony, transforming its horror into a story of hope and renewal.

The ADL quietly eliminated its anti-bias educational program

The ADL has shifted focus to combatting antisemitism, phasing out its anti-bias program, and increasingly supporting Israel amidst recent conflicts.

Pope Francis suffers two ‘acute respiratory failures’

On Monday (March 3), Pope Francis suffered two respiratory crisis and now has a "guarded" prognosis. He has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.

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