In D.C., New York and beyond, Jews mark annual day of mourning by protesting Trump immigration policies
The Washington Post *
‘Let our voices be heard’: March against immigration raids in Mississippi
The Associated Press
In Virginia, two churches feel the aftermath of Trump’s racist rhetoric
NPR
Pete Buttigieg hires the first faith outreach director of the 2020 campaign
The Washington Post *
Tennessee to push for total abortion ban with sights on Supreme Court
CBS News
Las Vegas man planned attack of synagogue, officials say
The New York Times *
Over 100 tires slashed in New Jersey Orthodox Jewish community, police say
ABC News
‘Using the Lord’s name in vain’: Evangelicals chafe at Trump’s blasphemy
Politico
In a suffering city, an El Paso priest needed a message of hope
The New York Times *
ELCA Churchwide Assembly calls sexism and patriarchy sins, condemns white supremacy
Religion News Service
Religion & Public Life
August 12, 2019
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
International Headlines
Indian authorities lock down Kashmir’s major city on Eid holiday
Reuters
Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia
The Associated Press
Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Jerusalem holy site
Reuters
Norway police investigate mosque attack as attempted ‘act of terrorism’
The New York Times *
Pope Francis again warns against nationalism, says recent speeches sound like ‘Hitler in 1934’
The Washington Post *
China said it closed Muslim detention camps. There’s reason to doubt that
The New York Times *
Kazakhstan welcomes women back from the Islamic State, warily
The New York Times *
An openly gay candidate is running for president in Tunisia, a milestone for the Arab world
The Washington Post *
Pope caps reform of Vatican bank with new statutes
Reuters
Klezmer music and memory at a festival celebrating Jewish life in Poland
The New York Times *
Reuters
Muslims mark Eid and final days of hajj in Saudi Arabia
The Associated Press
Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Jerusalem holy site
Reuters
Norway police investigate mosque attack as attempted ‘act of terrorism’
The New York Times *
Pope Francis again warns against nationalism, says recent speeches sound like ‘Hitler in 1934’
The Washington Post *
China said it closed Muslim detention camps. There’s reason to doubt that
The New York Times *
Kazakhstan welcomes women back from the Islamic State, warily
The New York Times *
An openly gay candidate is running for president in Tunisia, a milestone for the Arab world
The Washington Post *
Pope caps reform of Vatican bank with new statutes
Reuters
Klezmer music and memory at a festival celebrating Jewish life in Poland
The New York Times *
Analysis & Commentary
A grassroots Christians movement joins the fight against Christian Nationalism
Salon
How Ferguson widened an enormous rift between black Christians and white evangelicals
The Washington Post *
Promise rings and immigrant ‘invasions’: How evangelical purity culture helps explain Trumpism
Vanity Fair *
What Muslim ban? 2020 Democrats go easy on Trump
Politico
Church leaders in central and eastern Europe remain surprisingly loath to condemn their old adversary
The Economist *
Finding lessons on multiculturalism in the experiences of Sikh Canadians
The New York Times *
Feel their faith in 15 seconds: Meet the Christians conquering TikTok
The Daily Beast
Salon
How Ferguson widened an enormous rift between black Christians and white evangelicals
The Washington Post *
Promise rings and immigrant ‘invasions’: How evangelical purity culture helps explain Trumpism
Vanity Fair *
What Muslim ban? 2020 Democrats go easy on Trump
Politico
Church leaders in central and eastern Europe remain surprisingly loath to condemn their old adversary
The Economist *
Finding lessons on multiculturalism in the experiences of Sikh Canadians
The New York Times *
Feel their faith in 15 seconds: Meet the Christians conquering TikTok
The Daily Beast
* Some websites may require a paid subscription
Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and RSS.
Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and RSS.