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In Tennessee, anti-Muslim Republican candidates face defeat
(RNS) — Rep. Andy Ogles, who has said Muslims don't belong in the US, narrowly lost his reelection bid, while state Rep. Monty Fritts, who campaigned to ban mosques, placed third in the Republican primary race for gover…
Pope to encounter joyful Catholics, turbulent societies during November South America trip
Catholics have welcomed the news of a papal visit with joy, though some fear political forces may attempt to exploit the three-nation tour.
Young African Catholics say faith inspires their fight against climate change
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘The goal is to remind people that caring for creation is not a one-day event but an expression of our faith and a year-round commitment,’ said Brian Chacha, 25.
CatholicVote is suing a rival group over trademark infringement, claiming that a similarly named website could confuse voters and harm its established brand. T…
(RNS) — One can only hope that sanity prevails. The life you save may be your own.
Pope Francis urged young people in Assisi to embody the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare, promoting a "civilization of love" during his addres…
(RNS) — Antisemitism has been here before, argues James Loeffler, a historian of modern Jewish history, in a new book. But public understanding of it has not n…
(RNS) — The 41-year-old Muslim's victory in the Michigan primary was greeted with pride from Muslims and trepidation by supporters of Israel.
(RNS) — With a record-setting fundraising haul, Hamilton still faces an uphill battle to become Kansas' first Democratic senator in nearly a century.
(RNS) — From executive producer Sarah Paulson, the award-winning documentary ‘Baby Doe’ has screenings across the US scheduled through September.
(RNS) — Two views from the past.
(The Conversation) — American churches could not rely on the state for financial support. Private philanthropy helped them survive – and shaped the country’s r…
The Nov. 6-17 trip will include stops in Montevideo, Paysandú and Florida in Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján in Argentina; and Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco a…
Thousands of Shia Muslims participated in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq, highlighting the event's significance as one of the world's largest religiou…
