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Karen refugees revitalize two mainline churches, inspire film All Saints
Ye Win, now an Episcopal lay minister, paid forward the help he received when he reached the United States from Burma.
U.S. Catholics and Protestants agree: they have more in common than not
Pew Research Center data show that many U.S. Protestants seem unaware of traditional positions.
In the South, a new helping hand: Muslim disaster relief teams
Islamic Relief USA is turning ecumenical rebuilding efforts into interfaith partnerships.
State Department to keep anti-Semitism envoy but scrap many others
Several offices that handle religious freedom issues will be consolidated.
Clergy march in Washington against white supremacy
The protest focusing on hate crimes, mass incarceration, and discrimination received larger support after Charlottesville.
Aid groups seek funds as Sudan crisis worsens
The number of South Sudanese refugees in Uganda has reached 1 million.
Counterprotesters overwhelm free speech rally in Boston
The people who attended a rally at the Boston Common did not bear Nazi symbols or racist slogans. But the tens of thousands of counterprotesters saw their intention as defending hate speech.
The next bishop of Raleigh is from Latin America, like many in his flock
Luis Rafael Zarama's appointment by Pope Francis is another indication of the growth in the number of Hispanic Catholics—especially in the South.
Faith leaders on the front lines in Charlottesville
An interfaith group of clergy gathered alongside anti-racist and anti-fascist activists countering white supremacist and neo-Nazi protesters.
Tillerson says protecting targets of ISIS is U.S. religious freedom priority
The secretary of state cited the militant group's attacks on Middle Eastern religious minorities.
Stories from mothers imprisoned under El Salvador's abortion ban spark debate
El Salvador has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the world. But that may be changing.
Hobby Lobby purchase shows ethical problems in the antiquities trade
Israel is the only Middle Eastern country that permits state-licensed dealers to sell ancient artifacts.
Presbyterian pastor detained by North Korea returns to Canada
The pastor had taken dozens of mission trips to the nation since 1997—until he was accused of undermining the government.
Pakistani activist devotes his career to Muslim minority rights
Ehsan Rehan, 26, now lives in Washington, D.C., meeting with U.S. policymakers and international visitors.
Evangelical pastor who has promoted social justice steps down from leading megachurch
Joel Hunter broke with many of his peers in moving beyond hot-button topics.
Unearthed fishing village may be the birthplace of three of Jesus’ apostles
For decades archaeologists have searched for the home of Peter, Andrew, and Philip.
Pay gap for women clergy is decreasing, according to new study
Yet challenges remain, with women disproportionately working in part-time and lower-paid jobs.
Pennsylvania nuns sue federal agency over natural gas pipeline
The Adorers of the Blood of Christ are arguing that the Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline violates their religious freedom.
Archaeologists find further evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem
An excavation also showed that ancient Jerusalem was larger than previously thought.
Michigan FGM case could test bounds of religious liberty
Six people face charges for a procedure a clinic performed on Muslim girls.