Many Houses of Worship Have Sought Government Aid, Surveys Show
Houses of worship have taken a big financial hit during the coronavirus shutdown. Many have applied for government aid under an SBA emergency loan program.
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Trump Seeks Catholic Voters, But Some Catholics Push Back
President Trump aims to rally U.S. Catholics to support his reelection. The effort is dividing Catholics along partisan lines and within congregations.
Clinical Study Considers The Power Of Prayer To Combat COVID-19
"We all believe in science, and we also believe in faith," says the principal investigator.
African Americans Hit Hardest By COVID-19 But Most Likely To Say Faith Has Grown
Most U.S Christians say their faith has been unaffected by the coronavirus. Those who attend historically black churches are the exception.
Pandemic Inspires Creative Way To Fill Needs, Cantor At LA Synagogue Says
Mike Stein, a cantor at Temple Aliyah in Los Angeles, talks about ministering with music during the pandemic. These days he has been holding services on Facebook, YouTube and Zoom.
Religious Freedom In India Takes 'Drastic Turn Downward,' U.S. Commission Says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is challenging the Trump administration to take a tougher line toward India, given its discriminatory treatment of Muslims.
Ramadan Callers In Gaza Remind People To Wash Up
The men who bang drums to wake people up for the early-morning Ramadan meal in Gaza have added rhymes to their cadences to remind people to wash their hands and stay safe.
Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Imam Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville about celebrating Ramadan during the coronavirus pandemic.
Outbreak Voices: A Retired Pastor Steps Outside To Comfort The Grieving
John Thompson of Colombia, S.C., stays home as much as possible to protect his health, but he has made an exception in order to comfort the grieving.
Black Pastors Say They Have Trouble Accessing SBA Loan Program
With the vast majority of U.S. churches closed and the country in a deep recession, church finances are in peril. Some are seeking government money through a new SBA program.