Israel's defense for closing Holy Week sites in Jerusalem takes a new twist

Lessons in Empathy From an Unlikely Rabbi: Angela Buchdahl

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shares her inspiring journey as the first woman and Asian American rabbi at Central Synagogue, exploring themes of faith, identity, and belonging.

A Mormon father and his gay son, LDS pop culture icons, choose to 'stay in the room'

(RNS) — Filmmaker and musician Michael McLean denied for years that his son Jeff might be gay. But today, their relationship has not only survived but thrived. A new book shares the ups and downs of their journey.

From pregame invocations to cheering nuns, how NBA playoff teams embrace faith

(RNS) — The Oklahoma City Thunder is the only NBA team to hold a public, ecumenical invocation before the singing of the national anthem — a longstanding tradition that continues to confound basketball fans who live outside the city.

Bad Bunny wants to meet Pope Leo XIV. In Madrid, a crossover event is in the works.

MADRID (RNS) — The pontiff and the pop star will be in Madrid next week. 'It’s not impossible to think that here will be where Pope Leo and Bad Bunny will cross paths,' said one city official.

Australian woman held in custody on charges of traveling to Syria to join Islamic State group

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The arrest came two days after seven women and 12 children linked to IS returned to Australia from a Syrian refugee camp against the wishes of the Australian government.