Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, left, made controversial comments about Rep. Ilhan Omar. Screenshot via Fox News
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Muslim groups condemn Fox News host for questioning Rep. Omar’s loyalty to US
"Jeanine Pirro should be fired, and Fox News should apologize to its viewing audience," said a statement by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Cantor regains his lost voice by composing Jewish music
When his singing voice failed, former cantor Arnold Saltzman reinvented himself as a composer and rabbi. His latest symphony recently debuted in the nation's capital.
Kenyan archbishop denies Catholic Church accepts funds from corrupt politicians
A Kenyan church leader recently turned down the gift of a $40,000 car after allegations the church was accepting donations from corrupt politicians.
‘This is about equality’: Muslim couple produces braille Quran in English
In the past three years, Islam By Touch has sent more than 150 braille renderings of English translations of the Quran to U.S. mosques and Muslims.
Religious unaffiliation is growing in the US. Why isn’t it in Congress?
Contrary to public perception, atheists are, on the whole, less nationalistic, prejudiced and authoritarian than the average American, writes Bart Worden.
‘Cooking is our expression’: The ultra-Orthodox foodies stirring the pot
Jewish Haredim diners are beginning to see the growth of high-end food scene in Israel.
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Pope meets with Mormon leadership in Rome to dedicate temple
"We have much in common," the LDS's leader tweeted. "The differences in doctrine are real and they're important but they're not nearly as important as the things we have in common."
‘Jeopardy!’ clergy contestants keep the faith, organize prayer service for Trebek
An interfaith group of former "Jeopardy!" clergy contestants is organizing a prayer service for longtime host Alec Trebek, who recently announced he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Atheist summits aim to find community, and power, in networking nonbelievers
At the first of three planned meetings for secular leaders, atheists and humanists gathered here to discuss politics, social issues and, like any faith organization, how to attract members.
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How 9/11 spurred New Jersey’s Sikh attorney general into public service
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal's faith is not the primary driver of his work as attorney general; its core teachings of service, justice and kindness are, and they align well with his progressive approach to policy, writes Simran Jeet Singh.
Why #jewishlivesmatter
Rep. Omar's statements require trigger warnings. Or, don't Jews count?
Jamal Khashoggi and the paradox of Saudi Arabia
(RNS) — We are left to hold two competing facts in our minds: Saudi Arabia’s prince may have ordered the murder of Kashoggi, and he is also leading the country through a breathtaking era of reform.
