(RNS) — A move to require clergy to report child abuse even when it is revealed during the sacrament of confession is in sharp conflict with several faith traditions.

(RNS) — Since Russia's invasion began, more than 100 religious leaders and activists have faced persecution for opposing the war.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Pastor Ara Torosian’s congregants fled Iran to escape persecution due to their Christian faith. Now, they are being held in immigration detention.

(RNS) — Clergy and community members believe the No. 1 policy priority for the church is securing high-quality, affordable child care.

NEW YORK (RNS) — Since 2008, Shri Shakti Mariammaa has been a safe haven for women and members of the LGBTQ community. But the temple risks closure if it cannot make costly improvements.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March to resume the war and banned all food and other ...

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(RNS)— In 'The Gospel of J. Edgar Hoover,' Stanford professor Lerone Martin details how the longtime FBI director shaped the belief in America as a Christian nation.

(RNS) — The church taught these women they were making a holy sacrifice by covering their shoulders. Now they are confused because showing shoulders is suddenly fine.

(RNS) — Millennials and Mormons of color chose Biden over Trump, but overall, two-thirds of US LDS Church members voted Republican.