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Religious ties shape how Black Americans define family, Pew study finds
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (789+ words) (RNS) " Black Americans are more likely to consider people not related to them by blood or marriage part of their families, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center. Religious affiliation, Pew found, is a key factor in…...
New Hierodeacon was ordained by the Patriarch of Bulgaria in Sofia
23+ min ago (244+ words) On April 17, Bright Friday, the Orthodox Church commemorates the miracle of the healing of a blind man by the Most Holy Theotokos near Constantinople, at the site of the "Life-Giving Spring." On this occasion, the church of "Holy Mother of…...
Ecumenical Patriarch attended opening of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (172+ words) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled to Antalya on Friday, April 17, 2026, following an official invitation from Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, in order to attend the opening of the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum. The Ecumenical Patriarch was present at the official inaugural session,…...
Elder Joseph, Abbot and founder of the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios in New York, fell asleep in the Lord
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (241+ words) The Archdiocese of America announced the falling asleep in the Lord of the ever-memorable Elder Joseph, Abbot and founder of the Holy Monastery of Saint Nektarios in New York, a spiritual child of the ever-memorable and saintly Elder Ephraim of…...
Memory of Venerable John the Hesychast
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (188+ words) The Church commemorates Saints Sabbas the Goth, Patriarch Cyril of Constantinople, New Martyr John from Ioannina (1526), Saint Cosmas, Bishop of Chalcedon, and Venerable John the Hesychast, the disciple of St. Gregory of Decapolis. Saint John the Hesychast lived during the…...
The Deepak Chopra-Jeffrey Epstein friendship tells of a spirituality industry in crisis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) (RNS) " "The system isn't just the abusers. It's also the ones who stay silent. If you are a leader in the industry, or just want to help, I wrote this for you." This was the conclusion of spiritual coach Scott…...
Episode 216: The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down and Made Everything Worse
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (238+ words) This is Episode 216 of Christian Research Journal Reads." This is an audio version of the CHRISTIAN RESEARCH JOURNAL article, "The Death of Credentials: How Social Media Influencers Dumbed Us Down and Made Everything Worse" by Douglas Groothuis. This was also…...
'No Guardrails' for Some Christian Wellness Influencers
3+ week, 3+ day ago (787+ words) Supplements and other wellness products do big business on social media, and even Scripture can be turned into marketing language. "I just got convicted. I'm a big energy drink connoisseur and was like, "I'm tired of drinking stuff that's got…...
African Methodist Episcopal Church announces election of Bishop Francine A. Brookins as Chair of the General Board Social Action Commission
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (342+ words) RNS Press Release Distribution Service reaches a niche audience of mainstream and religious press, policymakers, advocacy groups, faith denominations, universities, seminaries, associations, foundations, public relations professionals, book publishers, and more. Paid press releases do not reflect the opinions of Religion…...
African Methodist Episcopal Church statement on the removal of exhibits at the President's House site
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (234+ words) We write to express our profound sorrow, righteous anger, and deep alarm at this assault on the history of the United States and on the history of Christianity in this land. This act does not "restore truth" but attempts to…...