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San Diego Muslims Begin Ramadan In Coronavirus Pandemic Era

Erik Anderson

San Diego Muslims observe Ramadan in an unprecedented way.
Health

Pakistan Calls Off Limits On Mosque Attendance In Time For Ramadan

Diaa Hadid

Abdul Sattar

The clampdown on public gatherings was openly defied by clerics and worshippers. Now the government has changed the rules as the holy month is about to begin.
Health

Pakistan Limits Worshippers At Mosques. Many Worshippers Are Defiant

Diaa Hadid

Abdul Sattar

Pakistani authorities have called for a maximum of 5 worshippers in a mosque. Many in the religious community disagree — and the issue will only become more heated as Ramadan approaches.
Finding Community Among The Ashes: How Faith Reaches Across Distance

Claire Wallace

Photographer Greg Miller has spent over 20 years documenting Catholics on Ash Wednesday. As Lent comes to an end, his photos highlight the power of the bonds of faith.
Want To Hear A Frank, Funny 'Muslim Love Story'? 'That Can Be Arranged'

Noel King

In her graphic memoir, cartoonist Huda Fahmy explains how her parents played a role in her romantic relationships. She hopes her book is representation "for people who want to find love in this way."
In 'Unorthodox,' A Religious Woman Leaves Her Marriage And Her Past Behind

Marisa Mazria Katz

The new Netflix series was inspired by Deborah Feldman's best-selling memoir about ending her arranged marriage. In the TV adaptation, the young woman leaves her home in Brooklyn and moves to Berlin.
Health

'We Can't Anoint The Sick': Faith Leaders Seek New Approaches To Pastoral Care

Tom Gjelten

Many churches have moved worship services online, but there are some problems technology can't solve. Pastoral associate Kathie Amidei says she must find new ways "to be a conduit of God's love."
Health

Catholics Attend Last Mass Before Coronavirus Shuts Down Churches

Andrew Bowen

Catholics in San Diego attended their final masses Sunday before their churches halt all services as the coronavirus starts to spread across the county.
International

'I Thought It Would Be Safe': Uighurs In Turkey Now Fear China's Long Arm

Joanna Kakissis

Once viewed as a refuge by members of the Muslim minority group, Turkey has detained Uighurs and told them to hush criticism about the Chinese government. Some have already been deported.
National

Word Of Faith's Pattern Of Abuse 'Got Worse Over Time,' Says 'Broken Faith' Author

Rachel Martin

Pulitzer Prize winner Mitch Weiss and Holbrook Mohr detail the alleged secret life of abuse in the Word Of Faith Fellowship: "They take more and more control of your lives" over time, they say.