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A corner of a church, topped with a cross, peeks out from behind a cherry blossom tree in full bloom

NY churches and developers work together to build affordable housing: 'A model of how real estate should be'

Worship spaces across the country are increasingly open to building affordable housing on their properties. A group of experts is helping to make it happen.
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As ICE tensions rise, young Latinos reshape the future of the Catholic Church

New initiatives invite Catholics to practice solidarity by praying and advocating on behalf of migrants.
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A young Black man kneels at a church pew with a rosary and bible in front of him and his hands folded in prayer

A pastor contemplated taking his own life. Now he runs the first faith-based mental health clinic in Harlem

Growing up in Harlem, conversations about mental health were off-limits for Michael A. Walrond, Jr.
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A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.
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An older man walks through a protest crowd with a yellow sign that says "I LOVE MY MUSLIM NEIGHBORS"

Minnesotans say Ramadan has special importance this year: 'I'm a very proud Muslim — and extremely proud to be a Minnesotan'

The last two months have been harrowing for Minneapolis locals — especially those of the Muslim faith.
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A woman in a hijab smiles while serving a hot bowl of food in Gaza for World Central Kitchen

Amid hunger crisis, Palestinians observe Ramadan fasts. World Central Kitchen ensures millions are still fed

Ramadan fasts change the way aid groups operate in Gaza, but World Central Kitchen promises Palestinians will still have reliable access to food.
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A Buddhist monk in orange robe speaks into a microphone.

Buddhist monks walked 108 days straight from Texas to DC in a 'Walk for Peace.' Here's what they said in their final remarks

The monks’ Walk for Peace culminated in a moving speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Two photos side by side. On the left, a group of 19 Buddhist monks walk on the side of a road in orange robes. On the right is a headshot of Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde

Buddhist monks on Peace Walk join interfaith prayer with Rev. Mariann Budde, the bishop who stood up to Trump

Rev. Budde made headlines when she confronted President Trump in an Inaugural service after his swearing-in last year.
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A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street in their 2,300-mile walk for peace

Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' concludes in DC today. Stream their final address to the nation

The 109-day walk has reached its end in Washington, D.C., where the 19 venerable monks will hold a final address and lead a global meditation.
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A group of Buddhist monks in orange robes walk in snowy weather as they continue their Peace Walk across the United States

Buddhist monks withstand harsh winds and extreme cold as Walk for Peace nears nation's capital

Despite ongoing inclement weather, the group plans to arrive at their final destination in Washington, D.C. tomorrow.
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19 Buddhist monks in orange robes walk down a street lined with people. The leader of the group bends down to greet a child while holding flowers in his hands

Buddhist monks announce spiritual journey will continue after DC: 'The Walk for Peace will not end'

The 19 venerable monks have journeyed nearly 2,300 miles across the country, promoting peace and community. They say their efforts will take a different shape, but still continue, after they arrive in Washington, D.C.
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Buddhist monks in orange robes hold flowers as the walk beside crowds of supporters.

Buddhist monks are walking 2,300 miles across America to inspire peace. This is the '90s walk that inspired them

The multi-month peace campaign has gained global attention. But its origins go back thousands of years.
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