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On top of the rising number of violent acts and vandalism incidents, American Jews are dealing with microagressions and…
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Powerful men often proclaim baseless accusations to be a 'witch hunt.' But American witch trials have always targeted…
Hundreds of bishops, priests, missionaries and tribal leaders are at the Vatican for the Synod of the Amazon, a three-week…
A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed…
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Since defending northern Syria from the Islamic State, Kurdish people have established an egalitarian society where women…
The statue of black Christ has a deep significance for the people of Panama. An object of deep devotion, it also serves…
Following the sexual abuse scandals, there is a push to force the Catholic Church to compromise the confidentiality of the…
Protestant fundamentalism was officially born in the United States in 1919, fueling a culture war that continues today.