Ground Zero
‘On 9/11 there was a sense of unity in the country. We’ve taken a collective step back.’
By Simran Jeet Singh — September 8, 2023
(RNS) — A surgeon who volunteered at Ground Zero recalls the aftermath.
Pope Francis picks Ground Zero for interfaith healing
By Lauren Markoe — September 23, 2015
(RNS) Catholics aren't the only ones who admire and respect Pope Francis -- so do Muslims, Jews, Sikhs and others. "This pope is our pope," one imam said.
Site of proposed Ground Zero mosque may become a museum
By Omar Sacirbey — April 30, 2014
(RNS) If developer Sharif El-Gamal has his way, the site of the proposed Islamic community center near Ground Zero may become a museum of Islamic culture.
Court hears atheists’ challenge to Ground Zero cross
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 6, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) “There’s no constitutional requirement the cross has to be balanced by something else,” attorney Mark Alcott said. “The museum is not a proponent or opponent of religion.”
Famed architect Santiago Calatrava catches the Vatican’s eye
By Eric J. Lyman — December 6, 2013
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The "Metamorphosis of Space" exhibit featuring the works of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava marks the first time the Vatican has organized a show on a living architect.
Pork-laced bullets designed to send Muslims straight ‘to hell’
By Tracy Simmons — June 21, 2013
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) An Idaho company has launched a line of bullets coated in pork-infused paint, saying the bullets ``don't just kill an Islamist terrorist, you also send him to hell.''
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