U.N. Security Council Meets Over Israeli-Palestinian Violence
With the death toll nearing 200 and thousands more civilians left homeless, the United Nations is pushing for a cease-fire.
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Lutherans Elect First Openly Transgender Bishop Megan Rohrer
Rev. Megan Rohrer has been elected as the first openly transgender bishop within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They will lead some 200 congregations in California and Nevada.
Muslims Mark End Of Ramadan, But COVID Subdues Celebrations For A Second Year
Some 1.8 billion faithful around the world are marking Eid al-Fitr, but in many places, COVID-19 restrictions and concerns over the spread of virus were putting a damper on festivities.
Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops About Denying Communion To Supporters Of Abortion Rights
The possible plan could affect President Biden, among other Catholic political figures. The Vatican is calling for U.S. bishops to reach a consensus and says any such move could sow division.
Bishops Debate Whether Politicians Who Support Abortion Should Receive Communion
Should Catholic politicians who support abortion rights be able to receive communion? American bishops have been grappling with this since Biden became the second Catholic president in U.S. history.
Megan Rohrer Elected As 1st Openly Transgender Bishop In U.S. Lutheran Church
Rohrer, a pastor in San Francisco, will serve as bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Sierra Pacific synod, which includes congregations across Northern California and Nevada.
Shamanism Endures In Both Koreas — But In The North, Shamans Risk Arrest Or Worse
Combining elements of animism, ancestor worship and folk religion, shamanism remains popular on both sides of the border. But it's illegal in the North, and some who practice it have been executed.
While Fasting During Ramadan, Muslims Question Whether To Get Vaccinated
Some Muslims have wondered if they should get the COVID-19 vaccine during Ramadan, when they're fasting. Islamic scholars and vaccine clinics have been offering reassurance and workarounds.
Tech Sees Bigger Opportunity In Utah — If The State Works On Its Image
Utah's tech sector is growing, but the industry says the state has a reputation problem that makes it hard to attract workers. So, it's lobbying state lawmakers to push socially inclusive legislation.
For Kurdish Americans In Nashville, A Beloved Leader's Death Prompts Vaccine Push
Some immigrant groups are closing the ethnic gap on COVID-19 shots. For many Kurdish Americans, their fears about vaccination are entangled with their experiences in refugee camps after fleeing Iraq.