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Pope Leo gathers cardinals in first consistory to chart church’s path together
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The closed-door meeting comes as Leo inherits a deeply divided church and seeks to set the tone for his papacy by emphasizing unity, shared responsibility and evangelization…
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8mHare Krishnas celebrate a 50-year milestone with a parade of chariots in Manhattan
(RNS) — More than 25,000 devotees of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) attended the parade, according to organizers.
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8mYoung Americans are happy about the future. They’re also terrified of it.
(RNS) — We are a nation caught between generations, and we don’t have the language to talk about what comes next.
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5mA Native naming ceremony welcomes newly discovered spider into community of the land
PORTLAND, Ore. (RNS and NPR) — After its discovery by a local scientist, a new spider species received a ceremonial welcome by the Yakama Nation.
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8mWhy boycotting Israel at grocery co-ops hurts Jews, Palestinians and the food movement
(RNS) — I wish those spending time and effort on co-op boycott votes would instead direct their energies in ways that will lead to actual constructive outcomes for the people they are ostensibly interested in helping.
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9mAmid anti-migrant attacks, South African clergy urge dialogue and open doors
(RNS) — The violence has resulted in at least 12 deaths, widespread destruction of foreign-owned businesses and homes and thousands of migrants fleeing South Africa or seeking shelter in community centers, mosques, churches and police stations.