This synagogue calls itself 'anti-Zionist.' Here's what that means in practice Tzedek Chicago calls itself anti-Zionist congregation, meaning it does not support a Jewish nation-state.

Fascinating report from my colleague @yonat.bsky.social as part our @npr.org partnership: a look into an anti-Zionist synagogue. www.npr.org/2025/03/03/n...

Catholic women go on Lenten strike to highlight their work in the church (RNS) — The Synod on Synodality disappointed many women’s hopes that it would recognize women’s essential role in the church. A women’s strike, they hope, will make their point.

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Italian prisoners pray for Pope Francis, a longstanding advocate for the incarcerated (RNS) — Pope Francis is considered an unwavering voice for mercy by many incarcerated Italians, chaplains said.

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Pope Francis has respiratory crisis, currently on ventilation VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The setback comes on the eve of two full weeks of hospitalization and casts uncertainty on the pope's recovery.

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Doctors say Pope Francis’ health shows 'slight improvement' (RNS) — The pope’s mild kidney failure is under control, tests showed.

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Pope Francis’ condition remains 'critical, but stationary' as he resumes work (RNS) — Pope Francis is being treated for bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.

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US bishops' legal challenge to Trump's refugee funding halt goes to mediation A settlement conference has been scheduled for Feb. 27 at U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. Representatives for both sides have been ordered to present proposals and ideas for how the case can b...

Per @ncronline.bsky.social: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ lawsuit against the Trump administration over funding for refugee resettlement has been referred to mediation. www.ncronline.org/news/us-bish...

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Pope Francis in 'more pain' but resting after respiratory crisis, doctors say VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Francis was administered blood transfusions due to a low platelet count.

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Pope Francis’ health 'stationary' as he meets with collaborators, Italian PM (RNS) – Blood tests revealed a ‘slight improvement’ of the pope’s health and diminishing inflammation.

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Pope Francis’ hospitalization is extended due to 'complex clinical situation' (RNS) — Pope Francis admitted himself to the hospital on Friday after struggling with a respiratory infection.

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Pope Francis is being hospitalized at the Roman hospital Gemelli for bronchitis and for "some necessary diagnostic tests," the Vatican announced today. The 88 yo pontiff has been ill for weeks, struggling to speak and hold audiences.

'Millions will die,' Catholic humanitarian organizations warn, if halt in US aid continues (RNS) — Leaders of Caritas Internationalis and other Catholic groups say they are hoping to appeal to Trump officials' 'better natures.'

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Asked for comment on the pope's letter, a White House official directed RNS to a Newsmax interview with Tom Homan, Border Czar and also a Catholic, who said that Pope Francis has "got to get out of the business of our national security and border enforcement work and concentrate on the Catholic Church. "He's got a lot of problems in the Catholic Church. He's got enough to fix in his own home, leave the border stuff to us. We know what we are doing... plus he's got a border wall around the Vatican!" he said, adding that the walls protecting the US are ensuring the safety of children and preventing human and drug trafficking. "We are saving lives, and that's what the pope ought to be paying attention to," he added.

Via @clairegiangrave.bsky.social: Pope Francis takes aim at Vance's definition of 'ordo amoris' in letter to US Bishops.

Also of note: we at @rns.org reached out to the White House about the pope's letter, and they responded by pointing us to this Newsmax interview: religionnews.com/2025/02/11/p...

Five Catholic women who dream of ordination as deacons VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Women cannot be ordained in the Catholic Church, but many feel God is calling them to do more.

I had the chance to read the testimonies sent to the Vatican's doctrinal department about women who feel called to be deacons.
Meet the women who are praying and advocating for female ordination to the diaconate, which is only open to men in the Catholic Church.
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Take a look at this week’s collection of religious expression from around the world, told through photos.

New Netflix film wants to make Mary accessible to all (RNS) — Catholic Director D.J. Caruso hopes to tell Mary’s story through her own eyes and appeal to new generations.

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A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries (RNS) — The new cardinals include Ukrainian and Palestinian prelates as well as priests who have spoken in favor of promoting women and LGBTQ+ Catholics.

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Cardinal Miguel Ayuso Guixot, Vatican czar for interreligious dialogue, dies at 72 (RNS) — Pope Francis asked for prayers for the cardinal, who had suffered from a serious illness, on Monday.

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Pope Francis approves simpler, quicker procedures for papal funerals (RNS) — After the funeral of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, the pope asked that the protocols for papal funerals be revised to evoke the idea of a pastor and bishop, not of a powerful ruler.

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