Deborah Caldwell

So proud of the @rns.org team for being selected a winner in the #JournalismAI Innovation Challenge.

Last chance to register! Join us today at noon ET for a free virtual event with reporter Jack Jenkins and two Minneapolis faith leaders involved in community responses to ICE. Register below to attend live or receive a recording of the discussion: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Inside the effort to organize clergy nationwide to resist ICE (RNS)— Hundreds of clergy from around the country gathered in Minneapolis to learn from Minnesota faith leaders how to protest against ICE enforcement. Then they took to the streets and helped block t...

NEW: I was one of 3 reporters granted access to the convening of 600+ clergy in Minneapolis this week.

It was a striking show of solidarity with MN clergy resisting ICE, but heralded something else: the emergence of a vast, faith-based network trained to resist ICE. religionnews.com/2026/01/23/i...

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We are so grateful for everyone who joined us at our fall symposium, "God, the Government and the Algorithm." Whether you attended in person in New York or watched our livestream, it is because of you that we bring people together for these inspiring, thought-provoking and informative conversations.

For all you religion nerds out there...

Curious about how faith-based podcasters are engaging with the current political climate? Join RNS for our free virtual event on September 16. Register now!
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Tune in tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. ET for a timely discussion with ‪@antheabutler.bsky.social‬, @clairegiangrave.bsky.social‬ and Monsignor Roger Landry to take stock of Pope Leo XIV’s first month and what it could mean for the future of the Catholic Church. Register now!
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BREAKING: Robert Francis Prevost is elected the first American pope, and he has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV.

Follow RNS’ live coverage throughout the day on social media and at rns.org.

The smoke is white, and the Catholic world holds it breath VATICAN CITY (RNS) — White smoke appeared atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday morning (May 8), sending a signal that the cardinals gathered below had found a new leader.

BREAKING: The smoke is white, and the Catholic world holds its breath.

Follow RNS’ live coverage of the papal election on social media and at rns.org.

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BREAKING: White smoke from the Sistine Chapel indicates that the cardinals have elected a new pope.

For updates throughout the day, follow RNS on social media and check rns.org.

TOMORROW: Learn how our reporters plan to cover the conclave, what to expect in the coming days and who the possible papal successors are at our free virtual event. Register now!
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Sobering

I’m sorry. You can all be mad at journalists for this or whatever. And maybe in some cases it’s deserved. But this is a high-risk profession that’s dying. There’s little support for most working journalists who still have jobs.

When you blame “the media,” blame executives. Not workers.

Jan. 6 video evidence has 'disappeared' from public access, media coalition says A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.

A coalition of news organizations said in a court filing that video exhibits from a Jan. 6 riot case had "disappeared" from a government platform that provided access to evidence used in court.

Refugee aid groups face furloughs after Trump halts program, refuses to reimburse work WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We’ve been unable to access federal reimbursements for critical program costs, and that includes costs that were incurred prior to the issuance of the executive order,’ said a spok...

Devastating for WorldRelief, ChurchWorldService, @hias-refugees.bsky.social, @catholicrelief.bsky.social, EpiscopalMigrationMinistries, who have a 90-day commitment 2 pay rent + supplies. They scramble to support 4K+ people. And then lay off staff.
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Mood.

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Tulsi Gabbard's religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus (RNS) — Alongside criticisms of her political history, Gabbard has long fielded questions about her particular branch of Hindu faith, which many have referred to as a ‘cult.’

Fascinating look at #TulsiGabbard and her particular branch of Hindu faith. @rns.org @richakarma.bsky.social
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The gathering force of Trump's religious opposition (RNS) — We are seeing the beginnings of an interfaith protest movement the likes of which we haven’t seen since the March on Washington.

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Columnist Mark Silk says we may witness an interfaith protest movement the likes of which we haven’t seen since the Civil Rights era.

This resolution was sponsored by state Rep. Heather Scott of North Idaho, who the local GOP calls the “Marjorie Taylor Greene of Idaho.”

The Idaho Family Policy Center testified in support, a group whose leader self-IDs as a Christian nationalist.

For more: religionnews.com/2023/02/22/h...

every day in the news industry for the next four years is giong to be like an episode of "ER" with an A-plot, a B-plot and a C-plot all at different stages of resolution

As chaos hits Capitol, two forms of faith on display WASHINGTON (RNS) — Hiding in the balcony while a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, at least one lawmaker led her fellow members of Congress in prayer.

Last thing: For a variety of reasons, counter-protests against Trump's rally on Jan 6 were discouraged.

But exactly *one* group staged an in-person counter-protest in DC anyway.

It wasn't a leftist org. It wasn't Antifa.

It was a group of clergy, standing alone. religionnews.com/2021/01/06/a...

RNS picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024 (RNS) — This year’s selections confronted politically charged topics head-on, from immigration to artificial intelligence, Zionism and Christian nationalism.

Take a look at some of the @rns.org picks for religion and spirituality books of 2024. Something for everyone in this list.
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Winter solstice is having a moment — in churches, too PITTSBURGH (RNS) — In mainline Christian circles, winter solstice celebrations and longest night services are growing in popularity.

Love this story about #solstice. Hope is a good thing in these longest days of the year.
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In Texas, an uncommon collaboration between two high-profile Catholic leaders BROWNSVILLE, Texas (RNS) — According to Sister Norma Pimentel, she and Bishop Daniel Flores share an emphasis on a pastoral approach.

A look at two high-profile Catholic leaders -- Sister Norma Pimentel and Bishop Daniel Flores -- working together at the Southern border amid the migrant crisis. @rns.org
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NPR, Religion News Service Form New Reporting Partnership. NPR says it has created a partnership with Religion News Service (RNS) “to report on the impact of religion in our public and personal lives.” The new alliance will be

NPR, Religion News Service Form New Reporting Partnership
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Thanks Noah! (Says the proud publisher of @rns.org)