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An old president and an old pope

By Thomas Reese — July 2, 2024
(RNS) — One used television to remind us that age brings wisdom. The other reminded us of the benefits of political bosses.
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Teaching the Bible in Oklahoma

By Mark Silk — June 28, 2024
(RNS) — Or at least, its 'historical context.'

The problem with social media and kids is also spiritual

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 27, 2024
(RNS) — For every parent who has wanted to rip the phone from their kid's hands — you are not wrong.

An accused priest, his art and the Vatican

By Phyllis Zagano — June 27, 2024
(RNS) — Removing his art would not show 'closeness' to his victims, said one Vatican official.

Pro-life takes on new meaning in the cancer center

By Karen Swallow Prior — June 26, 2024
(RNS) — It’s not just bumper stickers and memes, protests and op-eds.

Synagogues and churches in Dagestan. A synagogue in LA. There is a connection.

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 25, 2024
(RNS) — There is an odd, terrible unity in all this. Pay attention.

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law isn’t about American legal history

By Mark Silk — June 25, 2024
(RNS) — Secular arguments on its behalf are a pretext.

Is President Biden too old to be president?

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 24, 2024
(RNS) — Leave politics aside. How we treat the diminished and the feeble matters.

Louisiana’s Ten Commandments mandate violates its own religious freedom heritage

By Mark Silk — June 21, 2024
(RNS) — It's a legal birthright that goes back to the French Revolution and Thomas Jefferson.

Why the posting of the Ten Commandments is wrong

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 20, 2024
(RNS) — How could a rabbi criticize the Ten Commandments? Just watch me.

How to maintain hope in the face of global warming

By Thomas Reese — June 18, 2024
(RNS) — ‘We are the luckiest generation,' said one leader, 'to have something that is so meaningful to fight for.’

Why I’ve been AWOL

By Jana Riess — June 17, 2024
(RNS) — I am fine. Or at least, as fine as I ever am when I’m writing a book.

The best things my father ever said

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 17, 2024
(RNS) — He knew me, far more than I could have imagined.
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