Matzo — Passover's bread of affliction and freedom — is a timely tradition
Bread — and the lack thereof — plays a role in many corners of the world facing a crisis, from Israel and Gaza to Ukraine to Afghanistan to Sudan.
Religion
Photos: Jerusalem's sacred crossroads endures in a time of war
The convergence of three Christian, Muslim and Jewish holidays this spring led to fears of violence. But the city central to these major religions has remained largely peaceful.
Gaza hostages raise painful reminders as Jews prepare for Passover
Among the themes of Passover is freedom from captivity. For many Jews this year, the holiday brings up the pain of knowledge that hostages are still captive after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Hindu nationalist music could be destructive ahead of Indian elections, critics warn
H-Pop refers to the music and poetry of Hindu nationalism in India. And critics are warning of what they say is H-Pop's destructive power ahead of Indian elections expected this spring.
Columbia president tells lawmakers at antisemitism hearing there is a 'moral crisis'
The president of Columbia University told a congressional panel that the school is doing all it can to confront antisemitism on campus in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Why London's Muslim mayor needs the same security as the king
London Mayor Sadiq Khan talks to NPR about being a Muslim politician in Britain — and his fears around a second possible Donald Trump presidency.
Decades old land-sharing deal on a holy site between Hindus and Muslims unravels
Over five decades ago, Hindus and Muslims in northern India compromised to share land between a mosque and a temple. Now that agreement has unraveled ahead of election season.
A church offers asylum seekers a loan
A church rents apartments for asylum seekers, who pay the church back after an initial buffer period.
Florida voters will decide on abortion rights this fall. Here's what some are saying
The campaign to amend Florida's constitution to protect abortion rights kicked off in Orlando, attracting voters on both sides of the issue. The ballot question needs 60% approval to pass.
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds
Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there's far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.