Friday, April 18, 2025

RNS Morning Report - San Francisco’s Hunky Jesus Contest stirs up controversy, community and 'courage'

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San Francisco’s Hunky Jesus Contest stirs up controversy, community and ‘courage’

SAN FRANCISCO (RNS) — Hosted by a global order of drag nuns, the Easter event draws thousands to what some call sacrilege but its participants say is liberating, joyful, even sacred.
 

Fearing more faith-based attacks, many Nigerian Christians are avoiding churches this Easter

(RNS) — ‘It is unfortunate that attacks like these are eroding the freedom of worship for Christians,’ said Pastor Moses Mashat of the evangelical Christian church in central Nigeria.
 

From 65 feet above the altar, Ukrainian master races to finish Texas church’s Easter icon

EULESS, Texas (RNS) — Vladimir Grygorenko is decorating the dome of a North Texas Christian Orthodox Church with an iconic representation of the ascension of Christ.
 

Israeli airstrike hits hospital entrance in Gaza, killing medic and wounding 9 other people

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, which runs the hospital, condemned the strike.

 

RNS Opinion

‘The White Lotus’ was more religious than you think

(RNS) — There is a lot of Buddhism, a bit of Greek tragedy — and yes, Judaism and Christianity as well.
 

Why America’s Greek Orthodox leader needs Trump on his side

(RNS) — The current ecumenical patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, has balanced the growing power of Moscow, but the question of a successor has become pressing.

 

ICYMI

Most pastors say their churches will survive — and for now, they’re right

(RNS) — While American organized religion is still on the decline, congregations remain remarkably resilient. A new study from Lifeway Research found 94% of Protestant pastors believe their church will still be around in a decade.
 

Catholic University of America student has visa revoked by Trump administration

WASHINGTON (RNS) — The news adds a Catholic school founded by U.S. bishops to the growing list of colleges where international students have had their visas revoked.

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