In the midst of a civil war, married couple Ernesto and Linda Fuentes fled their home country of El Salvador and headed for Philadelphia, via Mexico, in November 1983.
Jewish protesters hold Passover Seder at Palantir’s NY HQ over ICE contract
Hundreds of protesters gathered at Union Square in Manhattan on Monday afternoon (April 6) for a Passover Seder to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies and corporations working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Pope Leo XIV calls Trump’s threat to end Iran ‘truly unacceptable’
Catholics across the ideological spectrum, including Pope Leo XIV, expressed alarm and condemned President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran strikes a deal with the United States by 8 p.m. Eastern on April 7.
From Hegseth to RFK Jr., leaders are using religion as symbol — not substance
In the past several weeks, religious language has been used in American public life with unusual intensity and disturbing clarity. President Donald Trump ended an Easter morning obscenity-laced threat of violence to Iran with the mocking words “Praise be to…
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection
Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s resurrection on their official social media accounts.
Why Catholic initiations are surging this Easter: From influencers to sacraments
Catholic dioceses across the United States are reporting a notable increase in adults entering the church this Easter, with some reporting the largest Christian initiation classes in history.
Fight Over Funding Islamic Schools in Texas Exposes G.O.P. Tensions
A floor-to-ceiling image of President Trump watched over the prayer hall at Iman Academy, an Islamic private school in Houston, in the same space where students also recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
A Letter Of Forgiveness To My Neighbor, Who Went On TV To Mock My Faith
You grew up in a house across from mine in Homewood, Alabama. You were a little awkward, but smart as a whip, a little shy but well-spoken. I would be mowing the grass and see you walking by, and we…
Georgia political candidate apologizes for Passover ad that featured challah
When readers of the Atlanta Jewish Times opened their Passover edition last week, they saw something surprising: a fluffy challah.
Latin American religious declare synodality a priority: ‘We have to rescue it’
Leaders of the religious conferences of Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed their commitment to the process of listening, discernment, and participation among the laity, religious and prelates to bring to fruition what Pope Francis called “walking together,” or synodality.
Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots
Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.
Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country
Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, has joined a growing list of right-leaning Latin American leaders. Not only is he conservative — he’s openly religious as well.