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As some Jewish philanthropists withdraw funding, others are standing up for Palestinian causes

Yonat Shimron

Opinion

Mass deportation is not the answer — loving your neighbors is

Bridget Moix

At international Chabad conference, emissaries celebrate Jewish women’s leadership

Fiona André

Faith groups claim legal victories on refugees, ICE raids at houses of worship

Martin Bernstein, 95, whose parents were refugees, at center, holds a sign as people gather outside the U.S. District Court after a federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system, Feb. 25, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Jack Jenkins

(RNS) — ‘The courts are still working in this country,’ said Mark Hetfield, head of HIAS, a Jewish organization that works with refugees. ‘Thank God.’

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Photos of the Week: Pope Francis’ health; War anniversary

Kit Doyle

Pope Francis’ condition remains ‘critical, but stationary’ as he resumes work

Claire Giangravé

Historic Black churches receive $8.5 million in preservation grants

Adelle M. Banks

Opinion

Jesus fed the 5,000, but the people of God can’t fill the chasm left by USAID

Beth Stuebing

Opinion

Trump administration’s criticism of pope, foreign aid rejects teachings of Jesus

Thomas Reese

Tom Sapsford

How Roman society integrated people who altered their bodies and defied gender norms

(The Conversation) — There may have been fear of gender-diverse people in the ancient world, but they played a crucial role. In Rome, they were viewed as vital to the city’s safety.

Beth Stuebing

Jesus fed the 5,000, but the people of God can’t fill the chasm left by USAID

(RNS) — Stop pretending that well-meaning Christians can take over where USAID left off.

Thomas Reese

Trump administration’s criticism of pope, foreign aid rejects teachings of Jesus

(RNS) — Christian leaders need to be prophetic like Francis, John Paul and Jesus in calling us to see our brothers and sisters who need help.

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faces a key deadline. Will it last?

Joseph Krauss

Israel is reportedly seeking an extension of the first phase to secure the freedom of more captives. Negotiations over the second phase will be even more contentious.

Pope Francis’ friends around Rome pray for him as he fights pneumonia

Paolo Santalucia

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis was a frequent visitor to Rome long before he became pope, and over time found his favorite shops and artisans who are now pulling for him as he battles double pneumonia.

Butchers, bakers, candlestick-makers − and prostitutes: The women working behind the scenes in papal Avignon

Joelle Rollo-Koster

(The Conversation) — Women’s work may not have been glamorous, but it was vital to the workings of the pope’s court and surrounding city.

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