Argentina’s World Cup title run becomes a moment of faith for fans, players and clergy

SÃO PAULO, Brazil (RNS) — As Argentina’s national team advanced in the World Cup, spiritual beliefs have become increasing visible among many soccer fans in the South American nation. Now…

Mindfulness is often presented as a path to calm, but its Buddhist roots explain why it can also bring difficulties

(The Conversation) — Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired…

Mindfulness is often presented as a path to calm, but its Buddhist roots explain why it can also bring difficulties

(The Conversation) — Mindfulness meditation has become increasingly popular in the United States and around the world in recent decades. Apps such as Headspace, Calm and Plum Village – inspired…

The Catholics who broke with Rome. Again.

On the side of a mountain in Switzerland, in the shadow of the Alps, a fanciful event attracting a small but ardent group of Catholic traditionalists gathered to celebrate the…

American Jews face a Democratic Party rethinking unconditional Israel support

(RNS) — American Jews woke up to a stark new reality Wednesday: Decades of unequivocal support for Israel is no longer a key plank of the Democratic Party. That reality…

More about Jesus, less about coffee: Seven LDS Church trends, according to data

(RNS) — If you’re a Latter-day Saint, you’re aware that the church changed under President Russell M. Nelson, who died last year. The temple ceremony was updated, Sunday meetings were…

Appeal renews legal fight over Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church pastor

(RNS) — Current and former members of New York City’s Abyssinian Baptist Church have filed an appeal in state Supreme Court arguing that a 2025 court ruling was in error…

Proposed Muslim cemetery splits Southern California residents

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (RNS) — When Abdul Wahab talks about the proposed Crescent Gardens Cemetery, a dedicated Muslim burial site, he often returns to a simple reality. “People are going…

Kenyan court dismisses Rastafari case seeking to legalize marijuana

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking to legalize the use of cannabis by Rastafarians for religious purposes. Justice Bahati Mwamuye said Kenya’s laws…

Israel’s parliament approves laws to enshrine exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s parliament has approved laws that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the country’s military in a last-ditch effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition to…