I've dedicated my career to soccer. I'm boycotting this World Cup.

Kate Bowler on unexpected joy, even in the midst of pain

(RNS) — In the midst of a devastating cancer diagnosis, Kate Bowler also found experiences of joy. Now she's written a book about it.

Mamdani skipped NYC’s Israel Day Parade. Supporters say he missed the point.

NEW YORK (RNS) — Supporters argued the parade was foremost about supporting the New York Jewish community — which has faced escalating antisemitic incidents — rather than the actions of the Israeli government.

The Vatican is tackling a big problem plaguing global healthcare

(RNS) — More than 100 experts and advocates gathered for the largest-ever summit in Rome on the challenges to provide clean water, sanitation and hygiene at hospitals and clinics around the world lacking these basic needs.

Can Reform Judaism reform itself?

(RNS) — A New York City conference considers the future of Reform Judaism.

Former Yemen President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi, who governed mostly from exile, dies at 80

ADEN, Yemen (AP) — State-run Yemeni TV said that he died at his residence in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, but gave no other details.