US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy efforts

‘This isn’t a peacekeeping initiative — this is a terror campaign’: Texas faith leaders condemn ICE deaths

AUSTIN, Texas (RNS) — A news conference inside the state Capitol brought together about two dozen leaders from the United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, the South Central Conference of the United Church of Christ, the National Council of Jewish Women and other faith-related groups.

Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division

CAIRO (AP) — More than 23 kilometers (14 miles) have been constructed in recent months, running through Palestinian communities demolished by the military.

As Jews mark Tisha B’Av, ancient mourning rituals make room for modern grief

(RNS) — ‘October 7 will definitely be in my mind, but Tisha B'Av also gives you the long view of Jewish history,’ Rabbi Diana Fersko said.

‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times

(The Conversation) — Many faith groups supporting immigrants root their mission in the idea of ‘accompaniment,’ which springs from Catholic social teaching.

Pope Leo's Eucharistic answer to the age of AI

(RNS) — 'The Eucharist opens us to justice and sharing, with a preferential concern for those who are burdened by poverty or marginalization,' the pope writes.