Religions

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Water Is Life

An interview with Cardinal Michael F. Czerny on the Catholic Church’s water, sanitation, and hygiene project

Religion’s Role in Mental Health

Spirituality has known benefits to an individual’s mental health and well-being

Governance

Spirituality and Mental Health

A movement blossoming in the Philippines among health and religious leaders aims to incorporate spirituality into health

Environment

A Holy River at Risk

The iconic Jordan River is threatened by pollution, overuse, and climate change, but efforts are underway to save it

Governance

Religion and Childrens' Health in Nigeria

The medical, legal, and ethical issues when children of Jehovah's Witnesses need blood transfusions

Governance

Religious Liberty in the Time of COVID-19

Experts weigh in on vaccine exemptions and the role of religion in public health

Food

Don't Eat Blackberries on September 29—and Other Food Superstitions

Some cultures around the world believe certain foods may affect your luck

Governance

The Spiritual Dimension of COVID-19 in Africa

In Nigeria, the pandemic set up a political battlefield between Christian religious leaders and the state

Governance

COVID-19 and the Far Right's Diminishing Memory of the Holocaust

Anti-Semitism is on the rise, and it's dangerous for health

Urbanization

Religion and COVID-19—Keeping Faith in the Battle Against Coronavirus

Faith leaders and their organizations can and should serve as crucial allies in the fight against COVID-19—and many are