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Duncan Gray Jr., Episcopal civil rights leader, dies at 89

by Christian Century staff

Ibtihaj Muhammad becomes first U.S. Olympian wearing a hijab

by Aysha Khan

Evan Mawarire

Evan Mawarire leads national "stay-away" in Zimbabwe

Also protesting President Robert Mugabe, Archbishop of York John Sentamu hasn't worn a clerical collar in nine years.

by Brian Pellot

Tim LaHaye, Left Behind creator, dies at 90

by Adelle M. Banks

Yvonne Studevan, descendant of AME founder Richard Allen, among those celebrating denomination's 200th anniversary

by Adelle M. Banks

Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and teacher of tolerance, is dead at 87

by Lauren Markoe

Stephen Butler Murray becomes ICCC executive minister

Pauli Murray, first black woman Episcopal priest, honored by Yale

by Lauren Markoe

Jackson Nasoore Ole Sapit elected Kenya Anglican archbishop, succeeds former GAFCON chair Eliud Wabukala

by Fredrick Nzwili

Mother Cecilia and cloistered nuns release new album of sacred music: Mother Cecilia and cloistered nuns release new album of sacred music

by Karen Pulfer Focht

Matthew Kukah bridges Muslim-Christian divide in Nigeria

by Josh Kenworthy and Celeste Kennel-Shank

Transgender divinity graduates Adam Plant and Brett Ray share their stories

by Jesse James DeConto

Tom Lin named InterVarsity campus ministry president

by Timothy C. Morgan

Kathryn Tanner gives Gifford Lectures in Scotland

Londoners elect Sadiq Khan as first Muslim mayor

by Trevor Grundy

Manas Buthelezi, South African theologian, dies at 81

by Christian Century staff

Daniel Berrigan, anti-war priest, dies at 94

by David Gibson and Christian Century staff

Jewish artist Tobi Kahn crosses religious lines

by David Van Biema

Darlene Marquez-Caramanzana documents stories of Filipina survivors of human rights violations

by Gladys Mangiduyos

Ruth Messinger entrusts American Jewish World Service to her deputy, Robert Bank

by Lauren Markoe

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