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Tributes to Pope Francis

Early this morning, on Easter Monday, Pope Francis passed away. He was 88 and had led the Catholic Church for 12 years.

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Weekly Roundup: April 18

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a conversation with the new head of an advocacy organization and a look at an effort to…

Apr 18 •

Churches to Ring Bells to Recall Start of Revolutionary War

Listen, my children, and you shall hear Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. On the eighteenth day of April, in Seventy-Five.

Apr 17 •

New Faithful America Head Challenges Theology of Christian Nationalism

For years, Rev.

Apr 16 •

Will Christian Schools Speak Out for Their International Students?

When the Biden administration issued a rule in 2021 prohibiting institutions of higher education from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation…

Apr 15 •

Weekly Roundup: April 11

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. This week, we published a report from a vigil by religious groups opposing ICE raids in houses of…

Apr 11 •

Supporting Church-State Separation With Faithful Challenges to Christian Nationalism

“I believe in the separation of church and state.

Apr 10 •

Clergy Hold Vigil Backing Legal Fight Against ICE Raids in Houses of Worship

“It’s alright to pray for lawyers.

Apr 8 •

Weekly Roundup: April 4

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a report on advocacy against state legislation and a look at a new show on evangelical…

Apr 4 •

Cloud of Witnesses Beneath the Sanctuary

In April 387, the bishop of Milan prepared for Easter services.

Apr 3 •

When the Wolves Came

As a sociology professor at the University of Connecticut, Ruth Braunstein has spent years studying and writing about religion, politics, and money.

Apr 2 •

March 2025

Nearly 200 Missouri Faith Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Promote Religious Liberty, Not Ten Commandments

As members of the Missouri Education Committee consider legislation that would mandate the posting of an edited version of the Ten Commandments in…

Mar 31 •

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