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How one displaced family in Gaza is observing Ramadan’s first day under a fragile ceasefire deal
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Waleed al Zamli longingly recalled the joys and traditions of the first day of Ramadan before the Israel-Hamas war had drastically altered his life: Lanterns for the children. Sweets. Special dishes. “Before the war, we would greet it...
After ICE raids, Ramadan in Minnesota is somber, but some hope it offers healing
(RNS) — For many Muslims in the Twin Cities, Ramadan feels somber after the federal immigration enforcement surge left many immigrant families wary of gathering. But those who spoke with RNS are hoping the Islamic sacred month of fasting and charity, which began this...
In Boston, US Jews envision a Judaism beyond Zionism
BOSTON (RNS) — On Yom Kippur in 2024, one year after Israel began its fierce assault on Gaza, Rabbi Greg Hersh’s small Massachusetts synagogue voted to raise money to buy military gear for the Israel Defense Forces. Hersh, a 40-year old graduate of the...
Ash Wednesday protests and Masses make solidarity with immigrants a Lenten theme
(RNS) — Christian leaders — from Catholic cardinals and Episcopal and Lutheran bishops to moderate evangelical Christians — took their faith’s day of penitence and prayer as an opportunity to speak out on behalf of immigrants and against President Donald Trump’s mass...
Bay Area pastor, shot with a pepper round, files $5M claim against federal government
(RNS) — Last October, the Rev. Jorge Bautista was standing at the one-road entrance to a California military base, protesting the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, when he saw a masked federal agent approach, weapon raised. Moments later, the agent fired a...
Breakaway Catholic group rejects Vatican talks, indicating collision course for pope
ROME (AP) — A breakaway Catholic traditionalist group on Thursday rejected the Vatican’s offer of talks, suggesting a collision course with Pope Leo XIV over its planned consecrations of new bishops without his consent. In a letter to the Vatican’s doctrine chief, the...
How faith networks are building a safety net for immigrants released from detention
This story is part of RNS’ Love Thy Neighbor series. You can read all the stories here. LOS ANGELES (RNS) — At Restauración Los Angeles, a nondenominational Christian congregation with more than 2,000 members, many have personal immigration experiences. That means...
Polish bishop on trial over alleged delays in reporting claims of child abuse by priests
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A Polish bishop went on trial Wednesday, accused of not informing authorities immediately about alleged sexual abuse of children by two priests in his diocese. It is the first time a Polish bishop is on trial over sexual abuse allegedly committed...
New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey Catholic diocese this week agreed to a $180 million settlement to resolve allegations of clergy sexual abuse, a figure far exceeding agreements in some large dioceses but still dwarfed by other massive settlements. Bishop Joseph...




