Tag: Leaders & Institutions

RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) In one of the most inclusive gestures of his visit here, Pope Francis donned a headdress offered to him from an indigenous South American Indian at a ceremony in the city´s grand municipal theater.

The gesture was greeted with shouts of surprise initially.

A recent study by the United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits showed that the a significant number of United Methodist clergy consider their jobs stressful.

Of those surveyed, 5 percent suffer from depression

"Should and shun" is the language of law not love, in my opinion.

The New Testament teaches followers of Jesus to let love, not law, guide giving and consuming.

A life surrounded by luxury seems to be an unwise use of religious leaders' money, but I don't think it's necessary to shun luxuries altogether.

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis declared on Friday (July 5) that Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be made saints, elevating the two most decisive popes of the 20th century to the pantheon of Catholic life and worship.

In a sign of the worldwide devotion for John XXIII, known as “Good Pope John,” Francis waived the requirement for a second miracle credited to John XXIII’s intercession, with the Vatican’s spokesman saying, “no one doubts his virtues.”

Local leaders, social service advocates and the homeless community will gather Wednesday morning to honor the life of Mike Rowles, a local and homeless advocate who addressed the critical needs faced by men and women living on the streets.

The memorial will be at 9 a.m. at House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave.

JOHANNESBURG (RNS)  Will native son and national hero Nelson Mandela survive his latest bout with illness? That is the single question dominating headlines, speeches, Twitter and conversation throughout South Africa.

It’s an unusual situation in a country where death is an off-limits topic due to local culture.