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Richard Rodriguez on Pope Francis, the Church and the ‘Moral Laziness’ of America

Peter Schurmann -
Author and essayist Richard Rodriguez reflects on the emergence of a “Church Universal” and what it means for an America enthralled to Trump.
Religion and Spirituality

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

Mary Jo McConahay -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
At a Sikh Listening Session, community members discussed the positive changes and the challenges they see in relations with mainstream America.
International Affairs

Millions of Muslims Could Face Expulsion from India As New Law Is Implemented

Sunita Sohrabji -
India announced that it is implementing the Citizenship Amendment Act, which could expunge millions of Muslims from India.
Stop the Hate

For Boyle Heights Latinos, Buddhist Temple Offers Community

ACoM -
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 -
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 -
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.
Spotlight Community Media

Jews Who Protest Against Israel Are Not Your Enemies

J. The Jewish News of Northern California -
To be Jewish and opposed to the killing in Gaza does not make us unworthy of Jewish identity, and it does not mean we wish harm on our fellow Jews.
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‘Where Would I Go If I Am Denaturalized?’ Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Case

Sunita Sohrabji -
Asian American activist Helen Zia — whose parents were undocumented when she was born — ponders her fate if SCOTUS ends birthright citizenship.