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A Religion News Service project exploring how faith, identity, and community shape the immigrant experience across America.
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These houses of worship are older than America. How they outlasted wars, schisms and lawsuits.
(RNS) — Only about 1% of houses of worship in the U.S. today existed in 1776. Here are four that predate the revolution — and still hold services.
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Amid protests at Delaney Hall, a Catholic nun has been offering ‘radical hospitality’
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — In a new video series, RNS goes behind the front lines of the immigration crisis. Episode 1 is about Sister Susan Francois, who bears witness and offers 'radical hospitality' to family members and friends visiting immigrant detainees at Delaney Hall.
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It’s been called the Ellis Island of the South. Now residents worry about ICE.
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A Christian nation? At 250, America is still fighting over what that means
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After refugee aid cuts, faith groups help Afghan women connect through sewing
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The anti-Muslim rhetoric that inspired teen gunmen has been increasing for years
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In Los Angeles, a sister offers shelter and mercy to immigrants convicted of crimes
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‘One Nation Under God?’: 5 takeaways from RNS and NPR’s ‘1A’ live show
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Trump allies lead thousands in prayer to ‘rededicate’ America to God on National Mall
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Trump’s May 17 rally recalls 250 years of failed attempts at a Christian nation
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Thomas Paine helped start America. In the Trump era, he’s under fire.
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Muslim women are suing jails and police over hijab removal at booking. And winning.
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New York church trains protesters in resistance songs
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Cardinal Joseph celebrates mass at a NJ detention center
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