In this Nov. 18, 2016, file photo, U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., poses for a photograph under a quote of his that is displayed in the Civil Rights Room in the Nashville Public Library in Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
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John Lewis, preaching politician and civil rights activist, dies at 80
From childhood, when Lewis preached to chickens on his family farm, to his twilight years, faith was the fuel of his life.
Texas church planter John Powell killed in accident
Powell's unexpected passing was mourned by Southern Baptist leaders Al Mohler and Russell Moore. A GoFundMe site has been set up to assist his family.
Rev. C.T. Vivian, longtime civil rights activist, dies at 95
Vivian gained global attention in 1965, when he confronted a sheriff on the steps of a courthouse as activists attempted to register to vote.
Under new California rules, LA Catholic schools will no longer be able to resume in-person classes
'Though our return to our beloved campuses will be delayed for now, we will return,' said Paul M. Escala, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese.
Pompeo’s rights commission delivers an implicit critique of Trump
A report with a more expansive of human rights than the secretary of state — or his boss — may have anticipated, writes Mark Silk.
Arson suspected in fire at 15th-century Nantes cathedral
A fire that broke out in a cathedral in the western French city of Nantes blew out stained-glass windows and destroyed the grand organ in the 15th-century building, officials said.
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Christian author Matthew Paul Turner comes out as gay, announces divorce
(RNS) — Christian children's book author Matthew Paul Turner came out as gay via social media on Friday and announced an impending divorce with his wife and fellow writer, Jessica Turner.
Biden’s bid touts faith, courts even religious conservatives
(RNS) — Joe Biden’s identity as ‘a very devout Catholic and person of deep faith,’ the former vice president’s deputy political director, John McCarthy, said, is ‘baked into the core messaging and core functions of the campaign.’
Pompeo says US should limit which human rights it defends
(AP)— Presenting a report from his department's Commission on Inalienable Rights, the Secretary of State singled out property rights and religious freedom as "foremost" principals.
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Anti-maskers: You are the reason we can’t have nice things
(RNS) — Instead of rejoicing that masks give us a safe, cheap and effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19, some Americans are resisting in the name of ‘freedom.’ Freedom for whom?
The Talmud has a lesson for our cancel-culture world
As our ancient rabbis understood, debate — and the people who engage in it — is vital to advancing society, writes Will Berkovitz.
From King to Gandhi, racial justice brings faiths together
Racial equity is a movement where people from different faiths meet, are inspired by one another and advance a cause that we view as a sacred command, writes Eboo Patel.
