Tuesday, December 24, 2024

RNS Morning Report: Biden commutes sentences of 37 on federal death row, three remain

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Biden commutes sentences of 37 on federal death row, three remain

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level,' Biden said in his statement.
 

At Trump’s inauguration, reports of a pay-to-pray

(RNS) — According to a report, you can pray with Trump and Melania. It'll only cost you $100,000.
 

Rome and the Vatican prepare to inaugurate the 2025 Jubilee

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Over 35 million pilgrims are expected to visit Rome in 2025 seeking forgiveness of sins and a chance to see the pope.
 

In Bethlehem, a Christian pastor says a year of protest for Palestinians shows few gains

(RNS) — Asked about Mike Huckabee potentially becoming the U.S. ambassador to Israel, the Rev. Munther Isaac called the prospect 'frightening,' adding, 'Huckabee presents himself, at least, as a man who does not live in reality.'

 

RNS Opinion

Why no campus outcries about Syrian atrocities?

(RNS) — You mean you haven't seen the campus demonstrations about what has happened in Syria? Hmm.
 

Sri Lankan cardinal bans female altar servers, but why?

(RNS) — Reckoning the cost of an archbishop having his way.

 

ICYMI

Trump nominates CatholicVote president and culture warrior as Holy See ambassador

(RNS) — CatholicVote has slowly emerged as a player in conservative politics, often as a sharp-elbowed crusader in the culture wars.
 

Churches consider what sanctuary might look like in Trump’s second term

(RNS) — The news that Trump may rescind a policy discouraging immigration officials from arresting people at churches is making some church leaders reconsider sanctuary.

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