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Co-Opting Christ — Trump, Pope Leo and the Trans-Atlantic Schism

For the Pope, and increasingly for much of Europe, tensions over the Iran war are not simply a matter of policy difference, but a moral and theological crisis. 

Pastor Jaime, a Pillar of Support for Hollywood’s Zapotec Community

After 14 Zapotec members of St. Stephen's Church in Hollywood were detained by ICE, Rev. Jaime Edwards-Acton rallied to defend the community.

The Monks’ Walk Ends, But the Peace Remains

After four months and 2,300 miles, a group of Buddhist monks completed their journey across America, arriving at the nation's capital on February 11.
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Buddhist Monks Bring Walk for Peace to Washington DC

After 108 days on foot, Buddhist monks reached Washington, where thousands gathered to reflect on peace, mindfulness, and the power of quiet action.

The Fire That Unites Us: A Day of Healing and Connection on Sacred Land

On tribal land at Pala Reservation, Indigenous and independent media makers gathered to resist erasure, share strategies, and build a united front.

Through the Storm — Buddhist Monks Approach End of ‘Walk for Peace’

The "Walk for Peace 2025" has now surpassed its 90th day, leaving the group of Buddhist monks just 10 days away from Washington DC.
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Buddhist Monks Walking America for Peace, One Town at a Time

Updated 2/6/26 | Hundreds and thousands gather in Virginia to greet Buddhist monks walking for peace, as their 2,300-mile journey nears Washington, D.C.

The Healers of MacArthur Park

LA's MacArthur Park has come to embody many of the city's ills, from crime to homelessness and drugs. Still, not everyone is ready to give up on it.

Fawzia Mirza on Mentoring a New Generation of Muslim Filmmakers 

Filmmaker Fawzia Mirza reflects on how grants and fellowships empower Muslim artists to tell authentic, universal stories that challenge stereotypes and center joy.