Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde inspires Presbyterian hymn writer
The Rev. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette helps to pen ‘May We Be Brave and Curious’ to honor the bravery of Budde and many others. Read more

National Baptists launch social justice center near US Capitol
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Months ahead of the midterm elections, leaders of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc., a historically Black denomination, have launched a Center for Social Justice steps away from the U.S. Capitol and across the street from the Supreme Court. Read more

 UMC pastor running for Senate in Kansas
A United Methodist pastor is seeking to become the first Democrat to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas in nearly a century. Read more

Jim Wallis: A faithful call to abolish ICE 
(RNS) — As people of faith, we must call for the end of this ICE army, which has grown beyond legal accountability or moral control. Read more

Christianity without Christian Zionism
Free in-person and online gathering is set for Aug. 6-8 at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville. The gathering “provides the setting to engage the biblical narrative of God’s love, grace and mercy, while examining the destructive narrative of Christian Zionism.” Read more

Notre-Dame Cathedral enters final stage of restoration following 2019 fire
The devastating fire that significantly damaged the iconic cathedral on April 15, 2019, led to an unprecedented wave of international solidarity to ensure its restoration. Although the cathedral reopened for worship in December 2024, restoration work is not yet complete. Read more

Historic church embraces new era of ministry
SAN ANTONIO (UM News) — La Trinidad United Methodist Church, San Antonio’s oldest Hispanic Protestant congregation, is marking its 150th anniversary while renewing its commitment to serving new generations and immigrant families. Read more

Live your religion and conserve water, LDS Church leaders tell Utah members
“This is not a political issue but a stewardship issue,” Utah Area Presidency says in pleas to save the Great Salt Lake. Read more

Archbishop of Canterbury to visit US Episcopal Church, House of Bishops
[Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally will visit The Episcopal Church Sept. 25-28, including stops in the dioceses of New York and Connecticut, and at the House of Bishops’ fall gathering at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas. Read more

Jehovah’s Witnesses buy data center property for new expansion 
(RNS) — ‘We are still in the early stages of evaluating how the facility might best support our future operations,’ a spokesperson said. Read more

Pope Leo XIV accepts Constitution Center’s 2026 Liberty Medal: ‘I am honored’
The pope delivered livestreamed remarks, praising the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Read more

Pew Research: Most people across 36 countries have negative views of Israel and little confidence in Netanyahu
Majorities in most of the three dozen countries we’ve surveyed this year express an unfavorable view of Israel and little or no confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These findings come from a Pew Research Center survey conducted Feb. 8-May 13, 2026. Read more