Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time

Bay Area pastor, shot with a pepper round, files $5M claim against federal government
Religion News Service: Bautista is seeking $5 million in damages from the federal government and plans to sue the unnnamed agent individually.

Christian nationalist pastor Douglas Wilson preaches at the Pentagon
Religion Unplugged: Pastor Douglas Wilson — a self-identified Christian nationalist and paleo-Confederate — preached at the Pentagon on Feb. 17 at a monthly worship service organized by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Saint Francis of Assisi’s skeleton goes on public display for first time
The Guardian: Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected for the month-long display of the 13th-century saint’s remains

How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
The Associated Press: Ramadan arrived in Gaza under a fragile ceasefire deal, but many Palestinians there say the month’s typically festive spirit is eluding them as they grapple with the hardships of their daily lives and the grief and losses of the war.

Jerusalem Patriarch, churches say Christian Zionism threatens Christianity
Al Jazeera: Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.