Religion and Spirituality

‘I Have Never Denied the Eucharist to Anyone’ — Pope Francis Championed a ‘Theology of the People’

Mary Jo McConahay - Apr 21, 2025

With the passing of Pope Francis, the world loses one of the most charismatic pontiffs of the last century.

Immigration

In the Heart of San Francisco, Yemeni Immigrants Reshape a Community

Christopher Alam - Apr 17, 2025

Immigrants from Yemen and the Arab world celebrated the end of Ramadan in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, a hub for the city's Muslim community.

Religion and Spirituality

Religious Leaders Condemn Trump’s Treatment of Immigrants

Pilar Marrero - Mar 18, 2025

Leaders in the faith community say Donald Trump's harsh anti-immigrant policies violate the First Amendment's protection on Freedom of Religion and their core beliefs.

Religion and Spirituality

‘Apocalyptic Destination’ – The Bible’s Mixed Messaging on Migrants

Peter Schurmann - Jan 27, 2025

Americans opposed to immigration have long drawn from language in the Book of Revelation to depict immigrants as the "enemies of God."

Religion and Spirituality

California Catholic Bishops Mark Solidarity with Migrants on Guadalupe Feast

Nate Tinner-Williams - Dec 19, 2024

California’s Catholic bishops and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are voicing solidarity with migrants as Trump returns to the White House.

Religion and Spirituality

Day of the Dead Festivities Lead to Cultural Rediscovery

Yucheng Tang - Nov 16, 2024

At a Dia de los Muertos celebration, a writer begins to understand his own Chinese tradition of Tomb Sweeping Day.

Religion and Spirituality

The White House Celebrates Diwali!

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 31, 2024

President Joe Biden celebrated the contributions of South Asian American immigrants at the White House Diwali celebration.

Stop the Hate

‘We Have Been Victims of False Narratives’ — Sikhs Look to Make Their Stories Heard

ACoM - Oct 25, 2024

At a Sikh Listening Session, community members discussed the positive changes and the challenges they see in relations with mainstream America.

Stop the Hate

For Boyle Heights Latinos, Buddhist Temple Offers Community

ACoM - Mar 12, 2024

In recent years, the Rissho Kosei-kai temple has bridged language barriers with the local Latino community.

Religion and Spirituality

India’s Troubling Tilt Towards Theocracy

Parthiv N. Parekh - Feb 26, 2024

In India, an unparalleled spiritual heritage of supreme knowledge is being reduced to an opportunistic performative religion, drummed up for vote-bank politics.

Stop the Hate

‘We Are All Alone’ – Rising Antisemitism Leaves Jewish Americans Feeling Abandoned

Peter Schurmann - Dec 15, 2023

Jewish Americans say many progressive groups once seen as allies have turned toward antisemitism since Hamas' Oct. 7 attack and Israel's subsequent war on Gaza.

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