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‘Fiddler on the Roof’ may be many Americans’ image of Judaism – but American Jews’ heritage is stunningly diverse

(The Conversation) — “Tradition!” rings out the opening line of “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Broadway play that brought Jewish

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Slideshow: SBC annual meeting in Indianapolis

Scenes from the opening day of the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting in Indianapolis, Tuesday, June 10, 2024. The post

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Catholics could decide the 2024 election

(RNS) — With the 2024 presidential election predicted to be very close, American Catholics could be the deciding voters in

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At second-ever global convening, Zoroastrian youth seek a more connected future

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England (RNS) — At the beginning of June, 29 youth leaders from the global Zoroastrian religious community wrapped up

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Donald Trump tells a group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for ‘innocent life’

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Donald Trump on Monday urged a staunchly anti-abortion Christian group to stand up for “innocent life,” ambiguously

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Cambodians gather for “He Neak Ta,” praying for good fortune, prosperity, and rain

PHUM BOEUNG, Cambodia (AP) — Hundreds of Cambodian villagers on Tuesday took part in a rare traditional guardian spirit ceremony

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage passes through Washington, draws fervent Catholics

WASHINGTON (RNS) — On her 22nd day traveling across the United States, Natalie Garza broke off from the Eucharistic procession,

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Mike Pence speaks about politics, prayer to Southern Baptists at Indy event

INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Former Vice President Mike Pence addressed Southern Baptists at a luncheon event focused on public service where

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Vatican convenes astrophysicists to discuss black holes, quantum theory

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Renowned physicists, including two Nobel Prize winners, will gather at the Vatican Observatory near Rome next

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India investigates attack by suspected militants in Kashmir that killed 9 on Hindu pilgrimage

NEW DELHI (AP) — India is investigating an attack in which suspected militants fired at a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims