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More houses of worship are offering mental health programs, especially African American congregations.
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The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic group, is invoking the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to challenge Texas’ new anti-abortion law.
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Vice President Kamala Harris joined President Joe Biden and the first lady in participating in a virtual Passover celebration Thursday.
Several local parishes distributed ashes Wednesday in small bags along with instructions on how to conduct their own imposition of the ashes at home.
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With the holiday season under way, charitable donations are on the rise. But how do organizations use their funds?
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