In Spain, Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to overcome polarization

"Congregation of the World": Union Seminary's Rev. Dr. Serene Jones

The first woman president of historic Union Theological Seminary in New York City reflects on her 18 years in the position, and on the state of activism and religious vocation in 2026 America.

Pope Leo makes clear Iran is not a 'just war,' as he travels to Madrid for week in Spain

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (RNS) — Pope Leo touched on just war theory, the war in Ukraine, the soccer World Cup and even Bad Bunny during the papal flight bringing him to Madrid, the first stop of his 6-day trip to Spain.

Phoenix Seminary to be acquired by Biola University

(RNS) — After three decades, Phoenix Seminary is set to be acquired by the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, elevating Talbot as the second-largest interdenominational seminary.

Anti-Zionism and antizionism: it's all about the hyphen

(RNS) — One small hyphen makes all the difference between a principled debate and a hate movement.

ICE protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service won't face state charges, prosecutor says

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — At least four states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas — adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services.