In the US, Doug Emhoff highlights Black interfaith contributions as new project launches
RNS Second gentleman Doug Emhoff lauded the interfaith work of Black religious communities for “saving lives” through distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations and for continuing efforts to get out the vote when he spoke at a midweek Black History Month event. “Over the past year, Black faith communities have been working as trusted voices in their […]
US apology to Native Americans: How a new spiritual movement is calling for official recognition
EMILY MCFARLAN MILLER, of Religion News Service, reports on efforts – led by Negiel Bigpond and former US senator and ambassador Sam Brownback – to see an apology to Native Americans issued in 2010 to be formally recognised in a White House ceremony…
Survey: Most Americans know US President Joe Biden is Catholic, far fewer know VP Kamala Harris’ religion
RNS Most Americans know President Joe Biden is Roman Catholic but there are stark differences – especially based on political party – in how they believe he should live out his faith, a new study shows. About six in 10 US adults (58 per cent) recognise Biden is Catholic, including 63 per cent of those who are […]