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Faith leaders offer prayers as President Trump tests positive for COVID-19
By Bob Smietana, Jack Jenkins, and Adelle M. Banks — October 2, 2020
(RNS) — Social media turned into a prayer forum for the president and first lady as news spread that they had contracted the novel coronavirus.
What good is faith when your fertility treatments aren’t working?
By Amy Klein — August 3, 2020
(RNS) — Some of the biggest faith-based challenges of infertility may be existing in a family-centered community.
Fireworks, prayers as revelers around the world ring in 2018
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 31, 2017
(AP) — Pope Francis took a stroll to greet crowds, Buddhists lit lanterns in South Korea, prayers and fireworks abounded as the world welcomed 2018.
Clashes erupt at Jerusalem shrine as Muslims return to pray
By Yonat Shimron — July 27, 2017
JERUSALEM (AP) — The new violence came shortly after worshippers rushed to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque that was reopened following an 11-day Muslim prayer boycott over the Israeli security measures.
Lawmakers, religious leaders pray for victims of congressional baseball shooting
By Madeleine Buckley — June 14, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) In the wake of the shooting at a GOP congressional baseball practice, the Democratic baseball team and various church officials prayed for the victims, including Catholic congressman Steve Scalise.
Greece and Turkey spar over Ramadan prayers at Hagia Sophia
By Lauren Markoe — June 14, 2016
(RNS) The beloved Hagia Sophia is not officially a mosque or a church. Now some Christians are afraid that its secular status is changing.
Mass murder and the problem with prayer (COMMENTARY)
By Jonathan Merritt — December 3, 2015
(RNS) Leaders will debate what should be done in the face of an epidemic of violence, but something must be done. A life of faith is a life of prayer and action, but never one without the other.
Islamic State claims attack on Bangladesh shrine
By Reuters — November 27, 2015
Muslim-majority Bangladesh has seen a rise in Islamist violence in recent months, with two foreigners, four secular writers and a publisher killed this year.
With secret prayers, Jews challenge ‘status quo’ at Jerusalem holy site
By Reuters — October 26, 2015
JERUSALEM (Reuters) The Al-Aqsa/Temple Mount status quo upholds a rule that has existed since 1187: non-Muslims may enter the sacred compound, but only Muslims can pray.
A state of grace inspires a prayer book for life’s sorrows and joys
By Michele Chabin — April 7, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) Alden Solovy has written more than 400 prayers, 150 of which are included in “Jewish Prayers of Hope and Healing.” It is one of only a handful of unconventional prayer books available in the Jewish world today.
Justin Bieber … The Islamist
By Omid Safi — May 2, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the latest weapon for the Muslim take...over…of…the world: Justin Bieber. In a recent concert in Istanbul, Justin Bieber stopped his concert twice for the Islamic call to prayer (adhan/azan).
British High Court rules against prayer at town meetings
By Tracy Gordon — February 16, 2012
LONDON (RNS) A British High Court justice has triggered dismay and anger across England and Wales with a decision that declares prayers at town hall meetings are against the law. By Al Webb.
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