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The Middle East is losing its Christians: We can’t look away

(RNS) — Christianity’s historic presence in the region where our faith was born has reached a critical breaking point — and Christian leaders around the world are increasingly alarmed.

Israel’s future depends on bringing Jews and Arabs together in its next government

(RNS) — Israel’s election has put the Jewish state’s founding promise to the test. Will it pass?

Washington interfaith group counters anti-LGBTQ+ protests at churches with dance parties

WENATCHEE, Wash. (FāVS News) — An interfaith ‘rainbow response team’ counters anti-LGBTQ+ protesters at churches and Pride events with music and dancing, aiming to defuse tension through nonviolence.

Adam Hamilton takes a pastoral approach in his final days on campaign trail

(RNS) — Considered a long shot when he first jumped into the U.S. Senate race in Kansas, the Rev. Adam Hamilton, a United Methodist megachurch pastor, narrowly led in the polls as Election Day approached.

Leo’s Latin America homecoming will also honor Francis’ legacy

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Weeks after cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV will return to the continent that shaped his ministry, injecting hope in secularized Uruguay, honoring Francis’ legacy in Argentina and reconnecting with his adopted homeland of Peru.