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Pope Francis names Cardinal Robert McElroy as archbishop of Washington, D.C.

4:12am January 07, 2025

by Michel Martin

Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C. McElroy has been a harsh critic of Donald Trump's immigration policies.

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Muslims navigate the tension between psychedelics for mental health and Koran teachings

5:06pm January 03, 2025

by Deena Prichep

The Koran forbids intoxicants. But as psychedelics show promise in treating mental health, some Muslims are trying to figure out if there can be a place for psychedelics within Islamic life.

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'8 Nights of Shred': A Colorado artist infuses Hanukkah with mountain culture

5:44pm December 31, 2024

In Steamboat Springs, Colo., a local artist made a menorah for Hanukkah from recycled snowboards. It's not the first time he has been inspired to infuse the holiday with a little mountain culture.

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Jimmy Carter's complicated relationship to the church

4:36pm December 31, 2024

by Jason DeRose

Jimmy Carter was the first evangelical Christian to occupy the Oval Office. But the Baptist Sunday school teacher's relationship with fellow evangelicals was politically and spiritually fraught.

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Under a 'grandma moon,' Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon

8:12am December 29, 2024

Native American New Year was celebrated on the solstice under a canopy of winter stars. Near a crackling bonfire, the Nisqually tribe shared their culture and renewed their sacred pact with the salmon.

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Opinion: Prayers are messages for our own hearts

8:10am December 28, 2024

Hanukkah began on Christmas this year. A reflection on celebrating both holidays in a multi-faith family.

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The biggest religion stories of the year — and what we could see in 2025

4:52pm December 26, 2024

by Jason DeRose

Each year, the Religion News Association surveys its members to come up with the top domestic and international stories about religion.

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Christians in Syria celebrate the first Christmas since the end of the Assad regime

5:39pm December 25, 2024

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Christians in Syria are struggling with how publicly to celebrate Christmas this year. There is a lot unknown about the interim government ruling Syria and their tolerance of religious minorities.

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Pope urges 'all people of all nations' to silence arms in Christmas address

2:19pm December 25, 2024

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urged "all people of all nations" to find courage "to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

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Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are canceled for a second year

4:58pm December 24, 2024

by Carrie Kahn

The city of Bethlehem is in dire straits. Christmas is the busiest time of year in the birthplace of Jesus, packed with pilgrims and tourists. But the streets are empty with the war in Gaza raging.

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