Faith

'Christ is king' becomes a loaded phrase in US political debates, especially on the right

PETER SMITH Associated Press

On its own, the phrase “Christ is king” sums up a core tenet of the Christian faith, but the ancient proclamation can morph into something political, controversial or even sinister.

Immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan in US

LUIS ANDRES HENAO and MARIAM FAM Associated Press

Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East.

Teeth, finger bones and blessings: Buddhist relics inspire belief

DEEPA BHARATH Associated Press

Every Lunar New Year for the past 14 years, a Southern California Buddhist temple has displayed what it calls the “10,000 Buddha Relics.”

Buddha relics from Piprahwa #Buddhism

Buddha Relics After 127 Years in India | Piprahwa Relics Exhibition Delhi

The Lotus and The Light – Relics of The Awakened One (Piprahwa Relics)

Supporting Your Muslim Friends During Ramadan

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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is determined by the lunar cycle, depending on the moon's sighting. It is a sacred time for Muslims, marked by fasting from dawn to dusk, increased prayer, and acts of charity. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam and is observed …

One-third support Christian nationalism in America, report shows

USA Today - News

A new report finds about three in 10 Americans back or sympathize with Christian nationalism, according to the Public Religion Research Institute.

Buddhist monks and their dog captivate Americans while walking for peace

A group of Buddhist monks is getting viral attention with their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C.

Buddhist Monks teach lessons of mindfulness and peace on walk

The Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who is leading a group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile walk from Fort Worth, TX, to Washington, D.C., speaks about the group's mission of spreading mindfulness and peace.

Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America

Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations across America have been incorporating meditation practices — including those from Eastern religions like Buddhism or Hinduism.

Riveting images of faith and spirituality: 30 of AP's best religion photos of 2025

A year of faith through AP’s lens — from crowded squares to quiet acts of devotion.

Curiosity appears to be driving Gen Z toward religion

A recent Angus Reid survey found Canadians between 18 and 24 were the most likely to be religiously committed, a trend that several faith leaders attribute to a curiosity about faith as well as a search for a sense of purpose.

Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of suffering

Pope Leo XIV, during his first Christmas Day message, urged the faithful to shed indifference toward those who are suffering.

Pope Leo XIV remembers Gaza’s suffering in first Christmas homily

Pope Leo XIV has delivered his first Christmas Day message, urging the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, like in Gaza, and the many migrants who cross the Mediterranean Sea for a better future. The first American pontiff addressed 26,000 people from…