- October 13, 2025
The new president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will inherit a global faith far more diverse than many realize
(The Conversation) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment
4 Fellows Accepted for RNS/ Interfaith America 2025-26 Religion Journalism Fellowship
Religion News Service (RNS) and Interfaith America (IA) are pleased to announce that four journalists have been accepted to the
UK prime minister condemns suspected arson attack on mosque in English coastal town
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned a suspected arson attack on a mosque in an
Living a Jewish life means leaving traces along the trail
(RNS) — One of the most common ways of dismissing someone is to say: “Take a hike.” No one told
Patricia Crowther, pioneering Wiccan priestess, is dead at 97
(RNS) — Patricia Crowther, a Wiccan high priestess often described as the United Kingdom’s oldest witch, died in her home
Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died
Longtime Muslim community leader placed in ICE detention in Dallas after green card is denied
(RNS) — A Muslim community leader was taken into custody on Monday (Sept. 22) by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is ready to raise its highest tower and become Europe’s tallest church
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After well over a century under construction, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia basilica is ready to raise its
How the spiritual sound of the shofar shapes the Jewish new year – a Jewish studies scholar explains
(The Conversation) — It’s the Jewish High Holiday season, and Jews the world over are preparing to visit their local
Religion plays a crucial role in news — around the world — GetReligion
EDITOR’S NOTE: After years in hard-news journalism, Will Norton moved to higher education, serving as chair of the journalism department