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Mass. Muslims push agenda with first ‘Day on the Hill’

STATE HOUSE — The Bay State Muslim community on Thursday sought to assert itself at the State House in the areas of housing, schools and criminal justice. "We are numerous, we are well-resourced, and we are involved in the highest levels in social justice organizing, so it makes sense that

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With secret prayers, Jews challenge ‘status quo’ at Jerusalem holy site

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – As the group of Orthodox Jews came near the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem's Old City, one began to mumble while staring down at his mobile phone. Another looked up in awe, eyes half shut in concentration.

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Kidnapped Syrian priest escapes from Islamic State

HOMS, SYRIA (CNA/EWTN News) – A Syrian priest who was captured by Islamic State militants in May thought he would die for his faith. Now, he credits the Virgin Mary and the help of a Muslim friend for his escape. "This is the miracle the Good Lord gave me:

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A rabbi and an imam: The story of Isaac and Ishmael can be a source of hope

(RNS) — On Wednesday (Sept. 23) as Jews end their Yom Kippur fast, Muslims will begin the Eid al-Adha holiday. Imam Haytham Younis and Rabbi Alana Suskin met for coffee and then exchanged the following email dialogue about the two holidays' convergence and the meaning of a shared story that