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In February, RNS national reporter Fiona André began covering interfaith vigils held outside a federal prison in Brooklyn that houses immigrant detainees. Over the next few months, André focused her reporting on the church behind the effort, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Led by the Rev. Juan Carlos Ruiz, who emigrated from Mexico and became a U.S. citizen in 2001, the church was built around the conviction that supporting and advocating for immigrants is inseparable from the gospel.
As the Trump administration continues its mass deportation efforts, the church has vowed to continue supporting immigrant communities throughout New York City, including through an encrypted app that connects volunteers and immigrant families.
“It’s something truly beautiful,” church member Silvia Feliz told RNS. “The priest preaches about love for others, and it’s not just that he preaches it; he actually practices it.”
Religion News
Pop culture's 'reverent irreverence': How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion
Indie artist Alex Cameron has sparked curiosity with a song about Jesus, blending humor and sincerity. During a concert in Los Angeles, he sang lyrics that mixed absurdity with earnestness, reflecting a trend sometimes dubbed 'reverent irreverence.' By Krysta Fauria/The Associated Press
Proposed Muslim cemetery splits Southern California residents
Supporters of the Crescent Gardens Cemetery, a dedicated Muslim burial site, say they need the graves. But some residents cite concerns about groundwater contamination. By Madhiha Anis/Religion News Service
The Vatican has confirmed that a church trial against a famous ex-Jesuit priest accused of spiritual and sexual abuse of women is ongoing and defended the secrecy of the proceedings as necessary to guarantee the process. By Nicole Winfield/The Associated Press
Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue
The Grand Mosque of Paris was built to honor Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I. It’s now seen as a symbol of dialogue, peace and France’s diversity. By Nicolas Garriga/The Associated Press
How Andy Burnham's religious roots shaped Britain's first Catholic-born prime minister
Back in 2009, Burnham recalled that important influences on him were, in order: the Everton FC soccer team, the Labour Party and the Catholic Church. By Catherine Pepinster/Religion News Service
Commentary and Analysis
In vitro fertilization has become a bigger part of reproductive rights debates as a once-fringe movement to recognize embryos as people grows louder. By Risa Cromer for The Conversation
A new study found that, even among Gen Z Christians, the strong alliance between Trump and Christianity has had a negative impact on churchgoing for many. By Ryan Burge and Rick Richardson/Religion News Service
Mindfulness can improve health and well-being, but it may not work for everyone. Buddhist teachings suggest that how it is practiced – and who guides it – matters. By Ronald S. Green for The Conversation
'Apocrypha' means 'hidden' in Greek, but it is often used to describe texts that are outside the official biblical canon. By Christy Cobb for The Conversation
Bhikkhu Pannakara, foreground right, a Buddhist monk who led the Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., carries flowers as he pays his respects at a monument during an event at Wat Thai of Los Angeles in the North Hollywood section of the city, Monday, July 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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