It's Ash Wednesday — the first day of Lent, which is a holy day for many Christians
Lent is a time of fasting, charity and prayer for many Christians, who observe the period in all sorts of unique ways.
Religion
Catholic Church works to explain what same-sex blessings are and are not
Now that Pope Francis has OK'd priests blessing same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ Catholics are figuring out how to ask for these blessings and whether they want them.
Large majorities of Americans say antisemitism is a serious problem
A report from the American Jewish Committee finds that 93% of American Jews say antisemitism is a "very serious" or "somewhat serious" problem in the U.S. That's up significantly from a year ago.
Charges dropped against Ohio pastor who housed homeless people at his church
Chris Avell, a pastor from Bryan, Ohio, faced charges after turning his church into a quasi-homeless shelter, partly in response to the city's housing shortage.
Michigan city ramps up security after 'WSJ' op-ed calls it 'America's jihad capital'
The fallout from a Wall Street Journal op-ed has led the Mayor of Dearborn, Mich., to increase police presence. Since the Israel-Hamas war broke out, there's been an uptick in hate crimes.
How Trump taps into Christian ideology
Trump's claims of political persecution resonate with his Christian supporters.
This comedian sees a connection between the Burning Man festival and his Jewish faith
NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with comedian Moshe Kasher about his new memoir Subculture Vulture, and the communities that have crafted his identity — including the world of Burning Man.
Rabbis offer pastoral care for those traumatized by Oct. 7 Hamas attack
The Oct. 7 attacks on Israel displaced tens of thousands of Israelis from their kibbutzim near Gaza. Since then, rabbis have been crisscrossing the country offering trauma-informed care to victims.
Growing divide between Biden and many Black clergy members over the war in Gaza
Is the war in Gaza — and the U.S.' unwavering support for Israel — becoming a wedge between Black voters and President Biden in the 2024 election?
Non-religious Americans seek community
A new study shows nearly one-third of Americans have no religious affiliation. Some secular organizations are trying to create the community of church — without the religion.