From DC to the Vatican, baby Jesus is wearing a keffiyeh

RNS The scene representing the birth of Jesus is a common December sight, artfully arranged on church lawns or entryways across the country. But in some churches this year, the nativity crèche is looking a bit different. St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington’s Capitol Hill neighbourhood is one of several churches across the country that […]
In the US, Christian organisations come together to take boycott, divestment action as Rafah campaign continues

United States RNS Amid global outrage over an Israeli airstrike that killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians sheltering in tents in Rafah, a coalition of Christian groups is calling for a boycott and divestment of companies “supporting Israel’s military oppression of Palestinians.” “As Christians, we seek to illuminate the sacred dignity of all people. We […]