As Sudan war enters its fourth year, Christian leaders say some signs of hope emerge (RNS) — The country’s Episcopal archbishop is back in Khartoum as more people return to rebuild the capital.

(RNS) — The country’s Episcopal archbishop is back in Khartoum as more people return to rebuild the capital.

Study: Gen Z women are losing their religion (RNS) — Women have long been more religious than men. But a new study finds the gap closing as more young women under 30 identify as “none” — unaffiliated.

(RNS) — Women have long been more religious than men. But a new study finds the gap closing as more young women under 30 identify as “none” — unaffiliated.

Study: Gen Z women are losing their religion (RNS) — Women have long been more religious than men. But a new study finds the gap closing as more young women under 30 identify as “none” — unaffiliated.

(RNS) — Women have long been more religious than men. But a new study finds the gap closing as more young women under 30 identify as “none” — unaffiliated.

As Sudan war enters its fourth year, Christian leaders say some signs of hope emerge (RNS) — The country’s Episcopal archbishop is back in Khartoum as more people return to rebuild the capital.

(RNS) — The country’s Episcopal archbishop is back in Khartoum as more people return to rebuild the capital.

Pope Leo’s Cameroon visit rekindles fragile hopes for peace in a nation scarred by conflict YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The pope’s historic visit brings rare calm to conflict-ridden Bamenda and renewed calls for reconciliation across religious lines.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The pope’s historic visit brings rare calm to conflict-ridden Bamenda and renewed calls for reconciliation across religious lines.

Pope Leo’s Cameroon visit rekindles fragile hopes for peace in a nation scarred by conflict YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The pope’s historic visit brings rare calm to conflict-ridden Bamenda and renewed calls for reconciliation across religious lines.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The pope’s historic visit brings rare calm to conflict-ridden Bamenda and renewed calls for reconciliation across religious lines.

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — In a statement after the two-hour session ended, the State Department praised the two sides for what it called “productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a statement after the two-hour session ended, the State Department praised the two sides for what it called “productive discussions on steps toward launching direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.”

Sudan’s children should not face war alone (RNS) — A Christian call to pray, give and act as the hands and feet of Jesus for children devastated by Sudan’s war.

OPINION: (RNS) — A Christian call to pray, give and act as the hands and feet of Jesus for children devastated by Sudan’s war.

Sudan’s children should not face war alone (RNS) — A Christian call to pray, give and act as the hands and feet of Jesus for children devastated by Sudan’s war.

OPINION: (RNS) — A Christian call to pray, give and act as the hands and feet of Jesus for children devastated by Sudan’s war.

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US BEIRUT (AP) — Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the U.S.

BEIRUT (AP) — Wafiq Safa, a high-ranking member of Hezbollah's political council, spoke on the eve of the talks expected in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the U.S.

Photos of the Week: Orthodox Easter, Sikh pilgrims (RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes Orthodox Holy Week and Easter, a ceasefire in the Middle East and Sikh pilgrims.

(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes Orthodox Holy Week and Easter, a ceasefire in the Middle East and Sikh pilgrims.

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The rush to create faith-based generative AI is unsurprising, given the popularity of chatbots for everything from therapy and medical advice to companionship and romance.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The rush to create faith-based generative AI is unsurprising, given the popularity of chatbots for everything from therapy and medical advice to companionship and romance.

From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is here CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The rush to create faith-based generative AI is unsurprising, given the popularity of chatbots for everything from therapy and medical advice to companionship and romance.

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The rush to create faith-based generative AI is unsurprising, given the popularity of chatbots for everything from therapy and medical advice to companionship and romance.

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The violence, including a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, continued a spike that began following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, the report’s authors said.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The violence, including a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, continued a spike that began following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, the report’s authors said.

A new book explores why the wellness industry has failed spiritual seekers (RNS) — In ‘Beyond Wellness,’ religious ethics professor Liz Bucar makes the case for connecting yoga, meditation and other practices to their religious origins.

(RNS) — In ‘Beyond Wellness,’ religious ethics professor Liz Bucar makes the case for connecting yoga, meditation and other practices to their religious origins.

Church-state separation is a ‘lie,’ says Trump's Religious Liberty Commission chair (RNS) — ‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

(RNS) — ‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

Church-state separation is a ‘lie,’ says Trump's Religious Liberty Commission chair (RNS) — ‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

(RNS) — ‘Church-state separation ensures we are all free to live as ourselves and believe as we choose, as long as we don’t harm others,’ a church-state separationist countered.

Trump is detached from reality. The 25th Amendment exists for this moment. (RNS) — President Trump’s unhinged attacks on Pope Leo are signs he is not fit to govern.

OPINION: (RNS) — President Trump’s unhinged attacks on Pope Leo are signs he is not fit to govern.

Trump is detached from reality. The 25th Amendment exists for this moment. (RNS) — President Trump’s unhinged attacks on Pope Leo are signs he is not fit to govern.

OPINION: (RNS) — President Trump’s unhinged attacks on Pope Leo are signs he is not fit to govern.

A new book explores why the wellness industry has failed spiritual seekers (RNS) — In ‘Beyond Wellness,’ religious ethics professor Liz Bucar makes the case for connecting yoga, meditation and other practices to their religious origins.

(RNS) — In ‘Beyond Wellness,’ religious ethics professor Liz Bucar makes the case for connecting yoga, meditation and other practices to their religious origins.

Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The violence, including a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, continued a spike that began following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, the report’s authors said.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The violence, including a deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia, continued a spike that began following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent war in Gaza, the report’s authors said.

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Mason Temple was completed in 1945 following the destruction of the original church by fire. Today, the church serves as the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Mason Temple was completed in 1945 following the destruction of the original church by fire. Today, the church serves as the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ.

The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Mason Temple was completed in 1945 following the destruction of the original church by fire. Today, the church serves as the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Mason Temple was completed in 1945 following the destruction of the original church by fire. Today, the church serves as the world headquarters for the Church of God in Christ.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, remember the rescuers and allies (RNS) — Evil is a great mystery. So is goodness.

OPINION: (RNS) — Evil is a great mystery. So is goodness.

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, remember the rescuers and allies (RNS) — Evil is a great mystery. So is goodness.

OPINION: (RNS) — Evil is a great mystery. So is goodness.

Pope Leo XIV’s Africa journey: How each stop reflects his message of peace (The Conversation) — Africa represents the fastest-growing part of the Catholic Church. The pope’s 2026 journey will stop in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria and Angola.

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Africa represents the fastest-growing part of the Catholic Church. The pope’s 2026 journey will stop in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria and Angola.

80 years later, scholarship is breaking silence on women’s suffering and strength at Treblinka – including their role in its uprising (The Conversation) — Topics such as sexual assault have been difficult for survivors and historians to write about, even decades after the war.

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Topics such as sexual assault have been difficult for survivors and historians to write about, even decades after the war.

80 years later, scholarship is breaking silence on women’s suffering and strength at Treblinka – including their role in its uprising (The Conversation) — Topics such as sexual assault have been difficult for survivors and historians to write about, even decades after the war.

OPINION: (The Conversation) — Topics such as sexual assault have been difficult for survivors and historians to write about, even decades after the war.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a statement Sunday that it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations by 7 a.m., including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. It said that the use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs had not been reported.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a statement Sunday that it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations by 7 a.m., including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. It said that the use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs had not been reported.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating Putin’s Easter ceasefire KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a statement Sunday that it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations by 7 a.m., including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. It said that the use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs had not been reported.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a statement Sunday that it had recorded 2,299 ceasefire violations by 7 a.m., including assaults, shelling and small drone launches. It said that the use of long-range drones, missiles or guided bombs had not been reported.