Philana Patterson named as Religion News Service’s Chief Content Officer

As Texas Republicans target Islam, a once-quiet Muslim community fights back

(RNS) — ‘We actually have to do something to stop this,’ said Noor Wadi, a Dallas lawyer who is a key figure in the pushback.

At AI conference, religious leaders confront what technology could cost humanity

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The dangers of AI hung heavy over Tuesday's conference, including the faith-focused panel with evangelical, Catholic and LDS leaders.

The Catholic Church’s culture problem is closer to home than Pope Leo thinks

(RNS) — Two women now head major Vatican offices, and a third will soon. But the altar rail tells another story about their progress in the church.

LGBTQ Jews face dual threats these High Holidays. Here’s how synagogues can be their refuge.

(RNS) — Every congregation can plan ahead, communicate with respect and ensure that no one is humiliated at the door, singled out during a meal or made to feel that their presence is merely being tolerated.

In Germany, right-wing ‘Christfluencers’ hope to follow the US religious right

(RNS) — Radicalized by COVID-19 and anger over immigration, right-wing pastors like Tobias Riemenschneider in Germany hope to gain followers by promoting conservative Christian views and politics. They have looked to religious right leaders and conservative influencers in the US for inspiration.