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At conference, pastors address racism in their churches as momentum fades

NORCROSS, Ga. (RNS) — Five years after George Floyd’s murder at the hands of a police officer, OneRace’s conference explored how the anti-racist momentum of 2020 has progressively faded. 
 

The last pastor in blockaded Sudan city holds out for remaining Christians

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — As two militias fight over the west Sudanese city of El-Fasher, an Anglican priest hangs on to serve a population slowly dying from hunger and stray bullets.
 

Police raid ends Italy’s migrant parish; defiant priest vows he won’t surrender

(RNS) — After the raid, Biancalani said he is looking to the example of sanctuary churches in the United States, vowing not to surrender: ‘If there are canonical tools to defend hospitality, I will use them.’
 

Samaritan’s Purse joins Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s aid efforts in Gaza

(RNS) — Since July 26, Samaritan’s Purse has sent eight relief flights and a medical team to Gaza — one of the only faith-based groups to join the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s efforts.

 

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Dr. James Dobson’s death ends a life, but not a legacy of lies and harm

(RNS) — His radio show and books shaped generations and fueled the shame that drove queer people like me into conversion therapy.
 

How a film festival nearly censored Jewish memory

(RNS) — It all worked out OK. But there are many lessons here.

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Financial tool tells Catholics if they are investing in abortion, LGBTQ+ causes and porn

(RNS) — A scorecard developed by Catholic financial adviser Chris McMahon tells parishes, dioceses and individuals how their investments may conflict with church teaching — and how to change course.
 

NYC faith leaders look to coordinate as federal cuts strain pantries and soup kitchens

NEW YORK (RNS) — With federal funding cuts impacting food pantry resources across the nation, faith leaders in New York pledge new collaborations to sustain the city’s food banks and soup kitchens.

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