'You have to believe in the inherent value of doing that, of telling the truth, of finding and telling the truth no matter what happens, whether people listened, whether things changed ... in order to understand and do this job.' RIP The Associated Press Terry Anderson apnews.com/article/terry-…

“Here’s how we will be judged at life’s end, right? ’I was hungry, you didn’t give something to eat. ... I was in prison, and you didn’t visit me.” Guatemalan Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini keeps up fight for migrants, poor (The Associated Press with Moises Castillo) apnews.com/article/guatem…

The The Associated Press Religion Team is launching a weekly newsletter that will feature a diverse roundup of compelling faith-related news from around the world. Fittingly, its called World of Faith. You can sign up via this link: apnews.com/newsletters-wo…

'All for wanting to get ahead' -- young Guatemalans try to reach the US even after horrific deaths of migrating relatives. Gracias to the families who opened their homes, hearts to The Associated Press! Stunning photos by Moises Castillo, video produced by Jessie Wardarski
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Hours to make and seconds to destroy, Holy Week flower carpets are a labor of love in Guatemala -- stunning photos by Moises Castillo edited by anita baca The Associated Press Religion Team apnews.com/article/holy-w…

As threats to Black cemeteries persist, a movement to preserve their sacred heritage gains strength (from The Associated Press Religion Team’s ⁦Giovanna Dell'Orto⁩ and ⁦Darren Sands⁩ ) apnews.com/article/f606d6…

On The Associated Press: Devotion to the Virgin of Charity unites all Cubans — regardless of politics and even religious beliefs, on the island and in exile in Miami apnews.com/article/cuba-c…

'Magical things happen here, you feel this energy and you must show respect,” said Kauli Vaast, who'll compete in the surfing Olympics in Teahupo’o. The Associated Press's Daniel Cole magically tells the struggles btw tradition, change as Paris 2024 comes to Tahiti apnews.com/article/olympi…

The crackdown against Christians in Nicaragua is getting worse. Dozens of Catholic priests imprisoned & exiled, desecrated churches, rural areas hurting for services -- and fear becoming so pervasive that few dare report or criticize the harassment. apnews.com/article/nicara…

Faith groups say more foster families are needed to care for the migrant children coming to the US alone (from The Associated Press Religion Team’s ⁦Giovanna Dell'Orto⁩ ; photos by ⁦Rebecca Blackwell⁩ ) apnews.com/article/82ca2c…

Somber, joyful, magical: Some of the most compelling AP religion photos of 2023 (from The Associated Press) apnews.com/article/2cb70c…

Con sus buñuelos, pasteles y cervezas, conventos del mundo reparten alegría y bendiciones en Navidad apne.ws/a2JudJm Por María Teresa Hernández y Giovanna Dell'Orto The Associated Press

For The Associated Press, a look inside convents where nuns and monks are busy making cookies, fruitcakes, even beer -- to support themselves and to engage lay people. With ⁦María Teresa Hernández Ginnette Riquelme (ella-she-her) in Mexico and Laura Leon Emilio Morenatti in Spain
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Today's the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe -- one poignant celebration in Florida farmland sustains 60-year-old mission to migrant workers, The Associated Press with Rebecca Blackwell photos: apnews.com/article/florid…

Hanukkah message of light in darkness feels uniquely relevant to US Jews amid war, antisemitism -- thanks to our many sources for sharing with The Associated Press Rebecca Blackwell and me, and Chanukah samayach! apnews.com/article/hanukk…

Ua tsaug, thank you, to the Hmong families who shared their new year traditions and spirituality with Mark Vancleave and me for this The Associated Press story: apnews.com/article/hmong-…

Nicaragua’s exiled clergy and faithful in Miami keep up struggle for human rights at Mass for The Associated Press with photos by Rebecca Blackwell apnews.com/article/nicara…

De The Associated Press religion team: un sacerdote trae el mensaje del Evangelio a los jovenes con electronic dance music

A Portuguese village priest performing as professional DJ is making global youth dance to the Pope's words The Associated Press apnews.com/article/portug…

Very well-deserved award to The Associated Press's Petros Giannakouris!!!