For American Jews divided over Israel, Yom Kippur is a test of families and community
Get RNS’ thoughtful, essential religion reporting every morning. Sign up for free! (RNS and NPR) — Growing up in a Reform Jewish congregation, Adam loved
A Sikh man was killed for looking like ‘the enemy’ after 9/11. Sikhs say the danger hasn’t passed.
(RNS) — Every year since 2001, the family of Balbir Singh Sodhi has held a solemn ritual: a vigil to honor the Sikh immigrant, gas
At NBCUSA denominational meeting, leaders, advocates and AOC urge midterm voter turnout
(RNS) — The leader of the National Baptist Convention USA Inc., a historically Black denomination, said gerrymandering threatened to “destroy” the power of voters, in
The post-9/11 infrastructure of Islamophobia
(RNS) — This week, Republicans are gathering for a midterm convention in Dallas, in my own backyard, immediately before the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11.
A Catholic AG is challenging bishops over vaccines. He may not like the precedent.
(RNS) — Down in Florida, the Catholic attorney general is in a dustup with the state Catholic bishops conference over the issue of school vaccinations.
Seven Vermont clergy arrested while protesting ICE targeting center
(RNS) — Seven faith leaders were arrested in Williston, Vermont on Friday morning (Sept. 4), for blockading the entrances to a building where workers help
Two pastors detained, a student dead: Haitians in Ohio turn to faith amid fear of ICE
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March on Washington renews focus on voting rights after Supreme Court gutting
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Thousands of people gathered before the Lincoln Memorial on the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington for a program Friday (Aug.
Clergy rally for Haitians in Maryland county amid fears of ICE surge
SALISBURY, Md. (RNS) — A week after a local pastor claimed the large Haitian community in his town was being targeted by U.S. Immigration and
Cardinal Brislin joins African clergy in calling Israel’s actions in Gaza genocide
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – Ten Catholic clergy from Africa, including Cardinal Stephen Brislin of South Africa, issued a statement Friday (Aug. 21) describing the Israeli