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Islamic Relief, other charities call for cease-fire to allow aid to reach Gaza
(RNS) — Aid groups are doing what they can but worry that time is running out to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Ukrainian Parliament moves to bar Russian-linked church from operating in the country
(RNS) — Draft law 8371, which requires another vote before moving to the president’s desk, would give Ukrainian authorities power to examine the connection of religious groups in Ukraine to the Russian Federation and to ban those whose leadership is outside of Ukraine.
Nicaragua releases 12 Catholic priests and sends them to Rome, following agreement with the Vatican
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Vatican confirmed Thursday that the Holy See had been asked to receive the 12 priests who had been recently released
The pope’s absolute power, and the problems it can cause, are on display in 2 Vatican trials
VATICAN CITY (AP) — On Thursday, the Vatican’s long-running financial fraud, extortion and corruption trial resumes, with defense attorneys offering final arguments ahead of a verdict expected before the end of the year.
RNS Opinion
The war in Israel and Gaza challenges us to think compassionately and morally
(RNS) — Our compassion for those suffering on both sides of this war doesn’t mean the two sides are morally equal.
Congress, do not buy more death with my tax dollars
(RNS) — Rather than double down on failed strategies, it is time to end investments in war and occupation.
We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. With Rabbi Diane Fersko
It is the autoimmune disease of Western civilization. It is back — big time. Not like it ever went away.
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Palestinian Americans decry demonization in media amid rising fear of hate crimes
(RNS) — ‘This is reminding me a bit of how it felt post-9/11,’ Palestinian activist and policy analyst Laila El-Haddad told Religion News Service.
Jewish-led demonstrations for Gaza cease-fire see hundreds arrested at Capitol
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Participants in the protest played guitars and blew shofars as they sang songs in English and Hebrew for at least three hours.
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