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Pope Leo's religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here's what makes it unique "Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable."

"Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable."

@derosejason.bsky.social takes us inside Pope Leo's Augustinian order.

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Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to be chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.

Big news in the Church of England and Anglican Communion ⛪

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Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life' Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

To atone this Yom Kippur, you must drop your lizard (RNS) — The idea of dragging a scaly reptile into holy waters — a ridiculous image paired with a moral imperative — makes one wonder what their lizard might be. And how do you let it go?

#dropthelizard

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Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.Leo was asked late Tuesday about plans by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to give a lifetime achiev...

“Someone who says that ‘I’m against abortion, but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States,’ I don’t know if that’s pro-life.” -- Pope Leo XIV apnews.com/article/vati...

3/ An agent then appeared to shove people away from the elevator entrance, which led to Elibol falling to the ground, as footage captured by photographer Stephanie Keith shows.

indelible and heartbreaking photo by Katy Kildee of @detroitnews.com

Nope, not real.

Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.

Three-fourths of American Jews say the Trump administration as using antisemitism as an excuse to silence dissent and free speech on college campuses www.npr.org/2025/09/17/n...

Vance encourages people to call the employers of people who "celebrate Charlie's murder," then says "get involved. Get involved. Get involved."

Cites Stephen Miller's vow to go after orgs that "promote violence and terrorism", and closes by calling on people to "put on the full armor of God."

In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

The interview, conducted over two sessions in recent weeks and published by the Catholic news site Crux on the his 70th birthday, offer a first glimpse into Leo's personality and priorities www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...

You know what's still great about The Washington Post? The religion reporting of @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.

Apparently Pope Leo met Pharrell this week and rock stars do not have to follow the Vatican dress code

A DC conference brings together a group of conservative political and religious leaders Pastor Doug Wilson is in Washington, DC this week to start a new church and spread his vision of a nation run by White Christian men. His views were echoed by other conservatives at a conference in Wa...

In case you missed it, I was on @npr.org’s Weekend Edition this morning (and Up First) talking about Pastor Doug Wilson and my reporting from this week’s National Conservatism Conference: www.npr.org/2025/09/07/n...

Ira Glass to pubmedia: ‘The time of invention does not need to be over’ It's an “enormously energizing moment to be on the radio and doing journalism,” Glass told attendees at the Public Media Content Conference.

"We can insist on the reality of the world. To me, that feels like a worthwhile thing, an exciting thing to be doing, and worthy of our listeners’ time.”

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That is clearly Jeff Spicoli

Catholic leaders call for increased gun safety laws after Minnesota church shooting After a shooting at a church in Minnesota during a Mass for schoolchildren, Catholic officials are stepping up safety measures and calling for increased gun safety laws.

Listen to RNS national reporter @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social on @npr.org's Morning Edition, where she reports on how Catholic officials are stepping up safety measures and calling for increased gun safety laws.
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Catholic congregations consider increasing security after Minneapolis shooting Should churches have active shooter drills or armed ushers? Those are some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27.

Listen to RNS national reporter @jackjenkins.me on @npr.org's All Things Considered, where he reports on some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27.
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St. Augustine and the Pear Tree: A Lasting Story Of the many Augustinian stories, the Pear Tree story may have the most continued resonance. How is this story still be valuable to Catholics

happy feast of st. augustine to all who celebrate

"Our community is rightfully outraged at such horrific acts of violence perpetrated against the vulnerable and innocent. They are far too commonplace." -- Archbishop Bernard Hebda

Hebda added that Pope Leo is praying for families of Annunciation Parish and School

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Seventeen shooting victims now have been hospitalized in Minneapolis following the shootings at Annunciation Catholic Church.

The children were at Mass when the gunman opened fire. They were praying for the new school year.

An Episcopal priest who founded a Christian psychedelic society was stripped of his ordination An Episcopal priest founded a Christian psychedelic society and was later stripped of his ordination -- raising moral, ethical and spiritual questions about psychedelics and spirituality.

An Episcopal priest founded a Christian psychedelic society after he had a deeply spiritual experience while using psilocybin. Then he was defrocked www.npr.org/transcripts/...

Taking stock of Pope Leo's first 100 days It's been 100 days since Pope Leo XIV's election. In that short span, we have learned a lot about his plans and priorities.

"I don't want to be saved without you," St. Augustine once preached to his congregation.

In Pope Leo's first 100 days, we've heard persistent echoes of the bishop of Hippo, as @derosejason.bsky.social reports www.npr.org/2025/08/16/n...

Trump's purge of Washington's homeless encampments escalates Federal officials in Washington, D.C. swept through a large homeless encampment Thursday and dismantled it. It's part of the Trump administration's purge to crack down on crime across D.C.

Christian Watkins, a Methodist minister in DC, held a sign that quoted Scripture.

"What does it profit a man to gain the whole world but to lose his soul," Watkins said, reading aloud. "The soul of America is lost because of the fact this is allowed to happen."

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D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety' A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive.

"From the White House, the president sees a lawless wasteland. We beg to differ. We see fellow human beings—neighbors, workers, friends and family—each made in the image of God."

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Donations to NPR and PBS Stations Surge After Funding Cuts

scoop: donations to NPR and PBS stations have exploded, with donors across the country giving in unprecedented numbers since Congress cut federal funding

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