Religion

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

For Muslims, it’s a time for increased worship, religious reflection and charity. It also brings families and friends together in festive gatherings around meals to break their fast.

WATCH: Millions inspired by monks' 'Walk for Peace'

By Deema Zein

“We walk not to bring any attention to us, but we just hope that we raise awareness of peace to all the people who will meet along the road.”…

WATCH: Trump says he will revoke church tax exempt status if leaders 'say something bad about' him

By Steff Staples

President Donald Trump on Thursday falsely claimed he had eliminated a provision of the U.S. tax code that bans 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, including churches, from endorsing or opposing political candidates.

WATCH: Trump says he 'probably should make it' to heaven in wide-ranging remarks at National Prayer Breakfast

By Associated Press

Early in his remarks Thursday, Trump also turned to the topic of legislation and said Republicans will typically rally together after some finagling — all of them, he said, except for Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

3 people involved in Minnesota church protest are arrested

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

A prominent civil rights attorney and at least two other people involved in an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church have been arrested, Trump administration officials said Thursday, even as a judge rebuffed related charges…

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts playing songs on bagpipes.

Gaza's Christian community tries to capture some holiday spirit during the ceasefire

By Mariam Fam, Associated Press

Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.

A look at Christmas festivities and traditions around the world

By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin

From twinkling Christmas markets across Europe to vibrant displays of poinsettia in Mexico City, the Christmas spirit takes many forms. John Yang takes a look at how Christians around the world are celebrating the season.

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Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

By Leah Willingham, Laura Bargfeld, Associated Press

Stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.