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Alarmed African churches demand end to persistent xenophobic attacks in S. Africa
By Fredrick Nzwili — September 24, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — As the latest wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa dies out, churches in the country and others on the continent are demanding an end to the persistent problem, affecting economic migrants in one of Africa’s biggest economies.
Pope warns booming Mauritius against ‘idolatrous economic model’
By Claire Giangravé — September 10, 2019
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Though today Mauritius is 'an oasis of peace,' Francis said it must still 'remain vigilant.'
For immigrant families, a sweet wedding tradition preserves a taste of home
By Bill Motchan — September 9, 2019
(RNS) — Instead of elaborately decorated cakes, many cultures' nuptials feature wedding-only cookies, symbolizing the sweetness the newlyweds will experience after they exchange vows.
Why Jimmy Al-Daoud’s deportation and death hurts all Americans
By Weam Namou — September 1, 2019
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. (RNS) — Chaldeans, like other people of minority faiths, need protection and revival, not condemnation and expulsion.
Science, facts and truth matter most when human lives are at stake
By Thomas Reese — August 21, 2019
(RNS) — When the facts are uncertain, when the research is incomplete, we must lean toward the solution that is safest for the people affected. Gambling with people's lives is not acceptable.
‘Blinded by the Light’ makes a savior of Springsteen
By Simran Jeet Singh — August 16, 2019
(RNS) — A distant American icon comes alive for a Sikh and a Muslim in a British factory town and changes their lives forever.
Gurinder Chadha: ‘I started my career as a way of combating racism’
By Simran Jeet Singh — August 13, 2019
(RNS) — British director Gurinder Chadha's latest film, 'Blinded by the Light,' depicts a lost teenager in Margaret Thatcher's Britain finding salvation through perhaps the unlikeliest of saviors — Bruce Springsteen.
Tisha B’Av takes on new meaning as activists plan immigration vigils across US
By Yonat Shimron — August 9, 2019
(RNS) — Some 50 vigils across the US are intended to pair the passions many Jews feel about immigration with an ancient day of mourning that most Jews skip over.
About AOC and “concentration camps”
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 21, 2019
When you are speaking to people who refuse to hear, sometimes you have to scream. Like it or not, that is what AOC was trying to do.
Immigrant-run sewing co-op aims to end fast fashion culture, starting with Muslims
By Aysha Khan — May 29, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — One of the country’s first clothing cooperatives run by immigrant and refugee women, Blue Tin Production aims to develop ethical manufacturing for Muslim designers while offering well-paying opportunities for skilled immigrants.
For Sri Lankan Americans, Easter shooting gives homeland a painful jolt of notoriety
By Ben Sales — May 3, 2019
NEW YORK (RNS) — The world almost never hears about Sri Lanka. Young Americans with Sri Lankan roots are asking why it has to learn about the country this way.
What was the president really saying last night?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 9, 2019
It's about fear. The worship of fear. It is idolatry.
Does Trump encourage white supremacists? Faith groups divided in survey
By Adelle M. Banks — October 30, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The PRRI survey found sharp religious and racial divides over police brutality, immigration and churches' handling of #MeToo-related issues.
Questions remain for faith-based agencies as border crisis passes
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 15, 2018
(RNS) — Providing support to separated families is one way faith-based agencies normally tasked with welcoming refugees got involved in the crisis at the border.
Arizona clergy call activists to support migrants on border
By Anita Snow — August 4, 2018
The activists will set out shortly after sunrise Sunday to leave one-gallon (3.79 liters) jugs of water along trails frequented by migrants in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge near Ajo, Arizona.
