U.S. Jews use the day of lament to cry out to God for Black lives by Yonat Shimron, Religion News Service Tisha B’Av has become a means to collectively mourn violence against Black people
Barbecue Baptist Church delivers meals and a little levity by Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service Along with the food, a Texas outreach program offers a message of hope
York United is holding in-person services by Emma Prestwich Many people in the small congregation don't have internet access and were glad to be back, said the minister
Muslims grieve as hajj is drastically limited by Caitlin Yoshiko Kandil, Religion News Service The Saudi government has barred international visitors from participating in the ritual this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic
A call to prayer brought me closer to my father by Aleysha Haniff When my dad became ill, I had to confront my relationship with him and his faith
How churches rallied in a pandemic by Trisha Elliott As COVID-19 changed the way we worship, faith communities adapted to stay connected
How COVID-19 has changed ritual circumcision by Leah Borts-Kuperman Jewish families are finding ways to stay connected to loved ones while still observing the practice
How U.S. mosques will celebrate Eid in a pandemic by Aysha Khan, Religion News Service Muslim communities are finding innovative ways to mark the end of Ramadan
Healthcare workers find comfort in observing Ramadan by Meral Jamal Despite extra stress and dehydrating personal protective equipment, some still want to take part
Pope helps small trans community by Claire Giangravé, Religion News Service Many of the women are sex workers and have been left with no income due to the COVID-19 pandemic