Without faith leaders who take responsibility to stop the harm done in religion’s name and actively champion human rights, ...

For our latest survey data about views of religion’s role in public life, read our 2026 report, “How Americans Feel About Religion’s Influence in Government and Public Life.” The vast majority of U.S.

(RNS) — Earlier this summer, I met a brave activist from Myanmar visiting Washington, D.C., to shine a light on religious persecution unfolding in his country. As a member of the Chin ethnic group and ...

(RNS) — Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation. (RNS) — All too often, religion is sidelined when it ...

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Rahamatou Bidem uses a piece of plastic to fan herself amid the Sahelian heat. The 62-year-old mother of six is one of the over 26,000 Central African Republic (CAR) refugees in ...

The Vatican Secretary of State’s comment echoes government claims, but many Church leaders and analysts insist religion remains central to the violence. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro ...

As conflict in the Middle East enters its fifth day on Wednesday, American and Israeli officials are pushing rhetoric suggesting that the campaign against Iran is a religious war. On Tuesday, Muslim ...

The question of whether science and religion are at odds or generally compatible has long been a topic of interest to philosophers, theologians and scientists, among others. In the Religious Landscape ...

In a world defined by division, inter-religious dialogue has never been more urgent. Recent events in India illustrate this reality with stark clarity, with Christians seeking protection during Lent ...