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The new lawsuit claims Christian inmates have greater freedoms like being allowed to meet with their chaplains weekly.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
Incarcerated Muslims Accuse RIDOC of Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit
Four men say Rhode Island prison policies prevent them from practicing their religion
February 14, 2025
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Olivia Ebertz
A survivor stands after placing a candle to the Death Wall at the Auschwitz-Birkenau former Nazi German concentration and extermination camp, during a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the camp's liberation, in Oswiecim, Poland, Monday, Jan. 27. 2025.
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History
History
Auschwitz Memorial Holds Observances on the 80th Anniversary of the Death Camp’s Liberation
January 27, 2025
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AP News
A peyote plant blooms while growing in the nursery at the Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative homesite in Hebbronville, Texas, Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Article
Religion
Religion
Peyote Sacred to Native Americans Threatened by Psychedelic Renaissance and Development
December 26, 2024
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Deepa Bharath
Article
Religion
Religion
Rhode Island Christian Faith Leaders Reflect on the Meaning of Christmas

December 25, 2024
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G. Wayne Miller
The coronation of the pope, depicted in the ‘Chronicle of the Council of Constance’ by Ulrich von Richenthal, from the 15th century.
Article
History
History
Papal Elections Aren’t Always as Dramatic as ‘Conclave’ – But the History Behind the Process Is
November 13, 2024
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Joelle Rollo-Koster, University of Rhode Island
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
Jewish Students at Brown Face Possible Discipline for Sleeping in Religious Structure
The 17 students may face sanctions for sleeping in their sukkah on a campus green space
October 23, 2024
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Olivia Ebertz
A group of students from Brown RISD Hillel erected installations in Providence remembering the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel.
Article
The Public’s Radio
The Public’s Radio
How a Providence rabbi is Supporting Students as They ‘Understand the Meaning of October 7th’
Rabbi Josh Bolton said the students he works with process the events in different ways
October 8, 2024
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Dave Fallon
Bishop Richard Henning was appointed as the new archbishop of the Diocese of Boston.
Article
Religion
Religion
Pope Names Providence Bishop as Boston’s Next Archbishop
Bishop Richard G. Henning will succeed retiring Cardinal Sean O’Malley
August 5, 2024
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Bob D’Angelo
The Rev. Donnie Anderson is an ordained minister, educator, counselor, and social activist.
Article
Religion
Religion
Q&A With The Rev. Donnie Anderson
July 25, 2024
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G. Wayne Miller