/religion Religion en-US WLRN Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /religion/2024-10-02/its-a-very-difficult-time-for-u-s-jews-as-high-holy-days-and-oct-7-anniversary-coincide Judaism’s High Holy Days annually provide an emotional mix of celebration, introspection and atonement for Jews worldwide. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /religion/2024-10-02/its-a-very-difficult-time-for-u-s-jews-as-high-holy-days-and-oct-7-anniversary-coincide David Crary and Giovanna Dell‘Orto | Associated Press /religion/2024-03-19/las-olas-jewish-center-arson The Las Olas Jewish Center in Fort Lauderdale will be closed indefinitely after Saturday's blaze. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:15:14 GMT /religion/2024-03-19/las-olas-jewish-center-arson Terry Spencer | Associated Press /religion/2024-03-15/virgin-of-charity-cuba-catholics-santeria Cubans are often divided on many issues. One religious icon unites them: The Virgin of Charity of Cobre is venerated by observant Catholics and followers of Afro-Cuban Santeria traditions; by Cubans on the island, emigrants and those in exile. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:15:30 GMT /religion/2024-03-15/virgin-of-charity-cuba-catholics-santeria Luis Andres Henao and Giovanna Dell'Orto | Associated Press /immigration/2024-03-08/christian-voters-immigration-crisis Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance to migrants. But priorities diverge when it comes to support for immigration policies, from border security to legalization options for migrants already in the U.S. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:02 GMT /immigration/2024-03-08/christian-voters-immigration-crisis Giovanna Dell'Orto | Associated Press /religion/2023-06-15/leader-of-catholic-bishops-weigh-in-on-immigration-issues-in-florida The leader of the nation’s Catholic bishops called for better border management and continued care for immigrants Thu, 15 Jun 2023 20:30:00 GMT /religion/2023-06-15/leader-of-catholic-bishops-weigh-in-on-immigration-issues-in-florida Peter Smith | The Associated Press /religion/2023-05-04/dozens-of-florida-churches-break-ties-with-united-methodist-church-over-ordaining-lgbtq-clergy The break echoes similar splits among mainstream Protestant denominations. Thu, 04 May 2023 11:30:00 GMT /religion/2023-05-04/dozens-of-florida-churches-break-ties-with-united-methodist-church-over-ordaining-lgbtq-clergy Susan Giles Wantuck /religion/2023-04-13/poll-among-u-s-latinos-catholicism-still-largest-faith Catholics remain the largest religious group among Latinos in the United States, but the number of Latinos who identify as religiously unaffiliated continues to grow. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-04-13/poll-among-u-s-latinos-catholicism-still-largest-faith Luis Andres Henao | Associated Press /national-politics/national-politics/2023-02-14/more-than-half-of-republicans-support-christian-nationalism-according-to-a-new-survey Christian nationalism has been seen as outside the mainstream. But new data from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institute indicates it's more common than many think. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT /national-politics/national-politics/2023-02-14/more-than-half-of-republicans-support-christian-nationalism-according-to-a-new-survey Ashley Lopez /state/2023-02-13/house-bill-269-seeks-to-curb-rash-of-anti-semitic-incidents-in-florida Those who damage religious cemeteries, project images of religious “animus” onto a property without permission or harass others due to religious-based garments could face third-degree felonies. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-13/house-bill-269-seeks-to-curb-rash-of-anti-semitic-incidents-in-florida Margie Menzel | WFSU /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time. But same-sex couples still will not be allowed to get married in its churches. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage Sylvia Hui | The Associated Press