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As Olympics get underway, French Catholics hold prayer vigil for athletes
By Fiona André — July 26, 2024
“It got to my heart,” said Joseph Green, a sprinter from Guam.
How Kamala Harris and JD Vance appeal to Hindu voters
By Murali Balaji — July 26, 2024
Inquiry finds 200,000 people were abused in care in New Zealand over decades in ‘national disgrace’
By Charlotte Graham-mclay — July 26, 2024
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Archaeologists discover ancient Jerusalem moat, solving 150-year-old mystery
By Michele Chabin — July 25, 2024
JERUSALEM (RNS) — A different piece of the ancient moat was discovered in the 1960s but mistaken as a natural valley.
India’s Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks
By Priyadarshini Sen — July 25, 2024
(RNS) — False charges of forced conversion, say the leaders, are used to target Christians, who cite attacks on church properties and institutions, the harassment of pastors and raids on private parties.
Kamala Harris’ heritage draws attention to Hinduism’s complex history in Caribbean
By Richa Karmarkar — July 24, 2024
(RNS) — For many who claim Indo-Caribbean heritage, Vice President Kamala Harris’ spotlight is the perfect chance to dive into the community’s lesser-known past: where indigenous faiths and cultural traditions found more in common than not.
African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 24, 2024
(RNS) — ‘We urgently need a new debt jubilee to bring hope to humankind, and to bring the planet back from the brink of becoming uninhabitable,’ said 27 religious leaders from 13 countries.
More than 200 Christian leaders sign letter calling for cease-fire in Gaza
By Chloë-Arizona Fodor and Jack Jenkins — July 23, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The letter comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the U.S., where he is expected to address Congress on Wednesday and meet with President Joe Biden on Thursday.
Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end
By Mike Corder — July 22, 2024
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly denounced the nonbinding opinion issued by the 15-judge panel of the International Court of Justice, saying the territories are part of the Jewish people's historic homeland.
The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago − but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper
By Güneş Murat Tezcür — July 22, 2024
(The Conversation) — Yezidis are an example of what one scholar calls ‘liminal minorities’: faith communities whose religions’ legitimacy is denied by more powerful groups.
Amnesty International report condemns France’s hijab ban for its Olympic athletes
By Fiona André — July 19, 2024
(RNS) — According to Amnesty’s report, France’s decision violates the Olympics' fundamental principles.
Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 19, 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — 'It is a wakeup call for the churches,' said an Anglican priest. 'The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.'
America’s far right is learning from India’s Hindu nationalists
By Rasheed Ahmed — July 19, 2024
(RNS) — American progressives must join with Indian opposition.
As Usha Vance dazzles, Hindu Americans leaning further right than ever
By Richa Karmarkar — July 18, 2024
(RNS) — Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, some analysts wonder if the largely Democratic voter group may be shifting its interests.
‘My faith has to ride for justice’: Brazil’s Catholic priests mediate fight over land rights
By Chloë-Arizona Fodor — July 17, 2024
(RNS) — In Brazil, the forced removal of vulnerable people from privately owned land has created a role for Catholic priests as mediators between landowners and beleaguered communities.
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