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In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war

(RNS) - Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.
 

Charlie Kirk leaves behind a sweeping MAGA Christian network

(RNS) — 'I'd argue there might not be a more important institution on the religious right, right now,' than Turning Point Faith and Turning Point USA, said Christian scholar Matthew Taylor.
 

Nurses’ union report criticizes Ascension heath system for investments against Catholic values

(RNS) — On Monday (Sept. 15), at a rally for Baltimore nurses in contract negotiations with Ascension, National Nurses United plans to release a report highlighting investments in weapons manufacturers, military contractors, mining companies, fossil fuels and more.
 

Most US Catholics approve of Pope Leo but know little about him, Pew survey finds

(RNS) — Eight out of 10 American Catholics said they had a favorable opinion of Leo, including 37% who said their opinion was 'very favorable.'

 

 

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Filling a Charlie Kirk-size hole in our discourse about the gospel

(RNS) — Kirk would have hated the idea of answering his violent death with more violence.
 

Social scientists have long found women tend to be more religious than men – but Gen Z may show a shift

(The Conversation) — The religion gap between American men and women may be narrowing, a scholar explains – reflecting a seeming ‘God gap’ in US politics.

 

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How Charlie Kirk drew power from his influence with young Christians

(RNS) — For many young Christians, Kirk’s approachability, confidence and unswerving commitment to what he framed as conservative, biblical values laid the groundwork for their interest in politics.
 

The ‘complicated’ path to spiritual care in ICE detention

(RNS) — Immigrant detention centers across the country rely on a patchwork of volunteers, private contractors and rare church agreements to provide pastoral care, leaving detainees’ access to faith uneven and uncertain.

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