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Yonat Shimron

Yonat Shimron is the RNS Senior Editor and National Reporter.

With New Executive Order, This Immigrant Is Leaving Church Sanctuary After 3.5 Years

January 25, 2021

Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Practical Justice

Jose Chicas, a native of El Salvador who has been living in church sanctuary for more than three years, [moved] out Friday (Jan. 22) after President Joe Biden signed an executive order temporarily halting the deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Paige Patterson’s Career Ended After She Came Forward. Her Struggle Continues.

November 22, 2019

Church Life, Women

“I’m willing to share what happened to me if it helps somebody else."

Jury Convicts 7 Catholic Pacifists of Breaking Into Nuclear Submarine Base

October 24, 2019

Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology

"This is an idol. That display is a shrine to missiles."

Awaiting Trial for Breaking into a Nuclear Base, 7 Catholic Activists Are Unrepentant

July 11, 2019

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

Do we really want peace?

As Opioid Epidemic Spreads, a NC Church Opens Its Doors to a Syringe Exchange

June 12, 2019

Church Life, Politics, Practical Justice

“We’re trying to meet people where they are.”

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Ravaged by Fire

April 15, 2019

Church Life, General

"We will appeal to the greatest talents … and we will rebuild."

In Fight over Protestant-Only Foster Agency, Lawsuit Asks: Who Is a Christian?

February 26, 2019

Church Life, Family and Parenting, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Politics

Historically, Protestants have objected to the office of the pope; devotion to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and to the saints, which some Protestants see as a form of idolatry.

Jewish Women Divided over Women’s March Face Difficult Choices

January 17, 2019

Interfaith, Politics, Women

"The more important message is that women are here to stay as a political force."

Jewish Lending Groups Step in to Help Their Furloughed Kin

January 9, 2019

Interfaith, Politics, Practical Justice

There are an estimated 800,000 furloughed workers across the country.

After Arrest of Protected Immigrant, Sanctuary Church Members Cry out for Justice

November 27, 2018

Church Life, Immigration & Refugees, Politics

"The fabric of our community has been violated."