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Religion News Service

Religion News Service (RNS) aims to be the largest single source of news about religion, spirituality and ideas. We strive to inform, illuminate and inspire public discourse on matters relating to belief and convictions.

The new leaders in the world of faith to follow in 2025

Even as U.S. politics seemed to be locked into familiar patterns, a few faith leaders showed the ability to take the country in new directions.

When Carter ran for president, advisers worried Christian faith would be a liability

Explore Jimmy Carter's unique evangelical faith that combined born-again conviction with social justice, challenging both his campaign advisers and the emerging Christian right.

At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray

Delve into the controversy surrounding Trump's pay-to-pray inauguration service. Learn about the steep donation requirements to participate.

Religious traditions can help with holiday blues, mental health experts say

Faith communities and spiritual practices offer mental health support during winter holidays, when depression and anxiety often increase, experts and research show.

Brian Thompson’s death was not just murder. It was terrorism.

Gain insight into Jeffrey Salkin's thoughts on the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, and the need for a collective response to acts of violence despite our opinions on policy or class.

The late great Hal Lindsey: How his end-times ideas still influence evangelicalism

Hal Lindsey, who passed away Nov. 25, transformed American evangelicalism with his 1970 bestseller 'The Late Great Planet Earth,' popularizing end-times prophecy and shaping how many Christians view global events through an apocalyptic lens.

As Ukraine war hits 1,000 days, Pope Francis renews call for peace

Ukrainian war reaches 1,000 days. The Vatican and Olena Zelenska discuss humanitarian aid and just mediation in conflict.

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