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.
Muslims In Iraq Celebrate Easter With Christians To Promote Solidarity
In war-torn Iraq, Muslims will join Christians in celebrating Easter every year, fostering a spirit of solidarity and coexistence. The celebrations have gained prominence since ISIS was forced out of major strongholds.
First Female Archbishop of Canterbury a Bittersweet Moment for Catholic Women
Movements have moments. The installation of Sarah Elisabeth Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury, on the Feast of the Annunciation 2026, was one such moment for women’s equality in religion. Several millennia after Mary allegedly agreed to be the mother of…
Palestinian Christians Prepare for Easter amid War and Settler Violence
Looking east on a clear day, Usama Nicola can see Amman, Jordan, from his balcony in Bethlehem. Since Israel and the US jointly attacked Iran on February 28, the father of three has been able to trace the white smoke…
LCWR leaders meet with Pope Leo, discuss ‘painful’ treatment of people in the US
The heads of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious made their annual trip to Rome last week, meeting with dicastery officials at the Vatican and having a private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
People Who Left ‘MAGA Christianity’ Share What It Really Took To Step Away
For many Americans raised in conservative Christian environments, faith once felt like a matter of personal conviction and community — not overt political allegiance. But over the past decade, the boundary between belief and ideology has blurred.
Graham Platner to host Maine Passover seder as polarizing Senate candidate expands Jewish outreach
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner will host a Passover seder Thursday in Maine with Jewish community leaders, including the state chair of the liberal pro-Israel lobby J Street, in a show of Jewish outreach following months of controversy over his…
NY Episcopal Diocese outlines plan for $1.2M racial reparations fund
The Episcopal Diocese of New York has launched the second phase of its racial reparations efforts, releasing a new report detailing how it plans to invest the nearly $1.2 million the diocesan convention began committing to the effort in 2019.