Tag: Religion
US Catholic bishops may press Biden to stop taking Communion
When U.S. Catholic bishops hold their next national meeting in June, they’ll be deciding whether to send a tougher-than-ever message to President Joe Biden...
Wary Supreme Court weighs student’s Snapchat profanity case
WASHINGTON — A wary Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed whether public schools can discipline students for things they say off campus, worrying about overly...
Sledgehammer attack damages Guadalupe mural at LA church
LOS ANGELES — A man used a sledgehammer last week to smash the face of a Virgin of Guadalupe mural painted on tiles at...
A halal taco truck helps vaccinate Orange County Muslims
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — When Rida Hamida approached a mosque with the idea of breaking Ramadan fast with a taco truck, she faced a...
Report: Pandemic gives rise to antisemitic ‘Zoom bombing’
Antisemites adopted a new tactic for spewing their hate when the COVID-19 pandemic closed synagogues and Jewish schools and community centers: hijacking video conferences.
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Egyptian officials: Palestinians plan to call off elections
JERUSALEM — Egyptian officials say the Palestinian Authority plans to call off its first elections in 15 years, citing Israel's refusal to allow voting...
Denmark arrests 6 men for allegedly joining, financing IS
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Police in Denmark said they Tuesday have arrested six men who are suspected of joining and financing the Islamic State group...
Dallas lawyer takes up mission to help people avoid eviction
DALLAS — Not long after he began posting advice last year for people facing eviction during the pandemic, Mark Melton found himself inundated with...
Fofana thanks EPL for allowing him to break fast mid-game
LEICESTER, England — Leicester defender Wesley Fofana has thanked the English Premier League for allowing him to break his fast during Ramadan in the...
Iowa man convicted in 2019 fatal beating of pastor
DAVENPORT, Iowa — An Iowa man was convicted Tuesday of fatally beating a pastor outside of his church.
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