Here’s what to know about Pete Hegseth’s new Office of Religious Affairs

The fall of the Etsy witch

(RNS) — The online marketplace is no longer putting the ‘craft’ in witchcraft.

Christian blogger Samuel Sey, arrested by ICE, has been removed to Canada, family says

(RNS) — Samuel Sey, who immigrated to Canada from Ghana in childhood, moved to the U.S. in 2022 to get married. His family initially believed a paperwork mistake had led to his arrest. A series of conservative Christian influencers had rallied to his cause.

In another historic move, Pope Leo casts absentee US vote from Rome

(RNS) — ‘The Holy Father expresses his belief in the right and the duty of citizens to participate in democratic processes,’ the Vatican said.

Why Hollywood keeps turning to Catholicism for horror

(RNS) — ‘When a vampire is at your door or your child is possessed, you don't call for a Methodist,’ said Matthew J. Cressler, the co-author of the new book ‘Body and Blood: Catholic Horror in America.’

Rod Dreher among prominent conservatives focusing fight on Groypers, Christian nationalists

FRANKLIN, Tennessee (RNS) — Rod Dreher, author of ‘The Benedict Option’ and known for his friendship with JD Vance, is deeply worried about Christian nationalism and Nick Fuentes’ influence in the church and the GOP. He’s not alone.