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Trump uses Democratic cities as stage for “law and order” theatrics

Observers noted that federal officers in Portland caused more trouble than they solved. That may have been the point.

by Dawn Araujo-Hawkins

Millions in coronavirus aid went to embattled Catholic dioceses

by Reese Dunklin and Michael Rezendes

People of faith find their place in new wave of anti-pipeline activism

by Dawn Araujo-Hawkins

Faith leaders denounce Trump administration’s renewal of federal death penalty

by Jack Jenkins

Megachurch pastor John Ortberg faces new church investigation

by Bob Smietana

Texas church puts a literal spotlight on Black Lives Matter

by Matt Jacob

People

Civil rights advocate C.T. Vivian dies at 95

by Adelle M. Banks

People

Civil rights activist John Lewis dies at 80

by Adelle M. Banks

Turkey's president formally makes Hagia Sophia a mosque

by Suzan Fraser

US Supreme Court lifts ban on state aid to religious schools

by David Crary and Elana Schor

Survey: Most Americans are not ready to return to in-person services

by Yonat Shimron

Former Methodist leader, facing charges of sexual misconduct and abuse, no longer ordained

Church music composer David Haas accused of ‘sexual battery’ and ‘spiritual manipulation’

by Dawn Araujo-Hawkins

Latino clergy, faith leaders rally behind Black Lives Matter movement

by Alejandra Molina

Museum or mosque? Turkey debates historic structure’s status

by Suzan Fraser and Ayse Wieting

People

VeggieTales creator creates viral video explaining racism

by Kathryn Post

People

Michael L. Mitchell elected president of AME Council of Bishops

Faith groups react to Supreme Court ruling against Trump on DACA

by Jack Jenkins

Police budgets used to be untouchable. The ‘defund’ movement is changing that.

by J. Brian Charles

Oregon community program shows what defunding the police could look like

by Anna V. Smith

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