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RNS Morning Report - The top religion news stories of 2025

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Top Stories

The top religion news stories of 2025

The top religion news stories of 2025

(RNS) — Last year’s most read, most shared and most likely, in the eyes of RNS’ editors, to shape the year ahead.
The top religion news stories of 2025

Acting ACNA archbishop faced claims of financial misconduct prior to current role

(RNS) — Bishop Julian Dobbs was reportedly cleared of the claims that he misused tens of thousands of dollars.
The top religion news stories of 2025

Richard Smallwood, contemporary gospel musician known for ‘Total Praise,’ dies at 77

(RNS) — His hit song ‘Total Praise’ was included in the group Destiny’s Child’s  a capella “Gospel Medley,” performed by a cantor at New York’s Carnegie Hall and sung by a choir when President Barack Obama welcomed Pope Francis to the White House.
The top religion news stories of 2025

Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 85

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — He was the longest-tenured member of the Quorum of the Twelve after President Dallin H. Oaks, making him next in line to lead the church under a long-established succession plan.

Opinion

The top religion news stories of 2025

The non-Christian purpose of Trump’s Christmas present to the Nigerians

(RNS) — The United States goes to war with Christian identity as cover.
The top religion news stories of 2025

Reform Judaism’s Wide Open Doors – A Conversation With Rabbi Rick Jacobs

(RNS) — Sometimes, all you really do need is love. A very big love.

ICYMI

The top religion news stories of 2025

As a year of two popes ends, Catholics and the world watch as Leo takes charge

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Catholic world is keenly watching to see how the more reflective Leo will step out of the shadow of his often disruptive predecessor.

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