Millions Flock To Hindu Festival Amid Coronavirus Spike
Hindu pilgrims are traveling to bathe in the Ganges River to wipe out their sins.
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Can America's 'Civil Religion' Still Unite The Country?
America's diversity means it is not defined by a single ancestry or faith tradition. Americans may nevertheless unite behind a "civil religion" that incorporates the nation's founding principles.
Retiring NPR Correspondent Looks At How Religion Beat Has Changed
After six years on the religion and belief beat — and four decades reporting for NPR — Tom Gjelten is retiring. He discusses how covering religion in America has changed in recent years.
Muslim Advocates Has Filed A Lawsuit Against Facebook
The civil rights group Muslim Advocates has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against Facebook, demanding the social network start taking anti-Muslim activity more seriously.
French Senate Voted To Ban The Hijab For Minors In A Plea By The Conservative Right
The French Senate passed an amendment that would make it illegal for girls to wear the religious veil worn by Muslim women. The measure will likely fail when up for debate in the National Assembly.
'Stop Lying': Muslim Rights Group Sues Facebook Over Claims It Removes Hate Groups
The civil rights group says Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promised Congress and the public the network would move fast to take down posts that break its rules, but anti-Muslim bigotry is still present.
'Love Your Neighbor' And Get The Shot: White Evangelical Leaders Push COVID Vaccines
White evangelical Christians are one of the most vaccine-hesitant groups in the United States. They're also among the largest religious groups, and their reluctance poses a public health challenge.
Mormon Church Misused Donors' Money Says Federal Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit alleges that the Mormon church misused money donors designated for charity, saying the money went to a church-run commercial real estate venture rather than the needy.
At A Minneapolis Church's Easter Service, Justice Is On The Mind
The Worldwide Outreach for Christ is just feet from where George Floyd was killed. NPR's Leila Fadel visits their Easter Sunday church service.
In Easter Message, Pope Francis Urges Broad Access To Vaccines And An End To Conflicts
During Sunday's ceremony, the pope had harsh words for armed forces, support for struggling countries, and urged the use of vaccinations to curb the pandemic.