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A Crucial Week in Congress for Global Religious Freedom
Lawmakers are advancing new measures to counter transnational repression and strengthen protections for faith communities worldwide.
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The Human Stories Behind a Global Crisis
From displaced families to imprisoned believers, our correspondents report on the people most affected.
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Why Religious Freedom Still Matters
As restrictions increase in many parts of the world, faith communities continue to show remarkable resilience.
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DMV Congregations Open Their Doors to Newly Arrived Families
Churches, mosques and synagogues across the region are pooling resources to help families settle in.
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Families in Myanmar Still Waiting for News
Relatives in the United States describe months of silence from loved ones caught in the conflict.
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Senate Advances Bill for Religious Communities
The bipartisan measure aims to strengthen protections for faith-based organizations at home and abroad.
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House Committee Releases New Report on Global Religious Persecution
The 120-page report catalogs restrictions in more than 40 countries and recommends new reporting requirements.
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In Silver Spring, an Interfaith Food Pantry Doubles Its Reach
Volunteers from five congregations now serve more than 600 households a week.
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Faith Leaders Urge Action on Rising Restrictions Abroad
A coalition of clergy from several traditions delivered a joint letter to congressional leaders.
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Faith Leaders Call for Release of Detained Pastor
Supporters say the pastor has been held for more than a year without trial.
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New Report Documents Growing Repression in Central Asia
Researchers found a sharp rise in fines and raids targeting unregistered religious groups.
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Bipartisan Bill Seeks Stronger Protections for Persecuted Communities
Sponsors say the measure would give diplomats new tools to respond when believers are detained.
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The Choir That Kept Singing
How a community choir became a lifeline for families separated by persecution.
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Inside the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom
What the latest findings say, and what they leave out, according to the people who study them.
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A Library of Banned Books Finds a New Home
A collection of texts once smuggled across borders is now open to the public.
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Alexandria Students Document Their Grandparents’ Journeys
A high school oral-history project collects stories of migration and faith.