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Global Religious Leaders Issue Joint Call for Eradication of Modern Slavery
Posted byon December 5, 2014 at 3:46 PM ESTOn December 2, the campaign to end human trafficking took a big step forward. Religious leaders from across the globe assembled at the Vatican on that day to sign a Joint Declaration of Religious Leaders Against Modern Slavery.
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Honoring Dr. Maya Angelou
Posted byon June 7, 2014 at 6:58 AM ESTDr. Maya Angelou’s family arranged a private memorial service in Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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Reflections on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Posted byon April 28, 2014 at 10:34 AM ESTJohn XXIII and John Paul II defined what it meant to be Catholic in the 20th century. Their influence and their example as men of humility, compassion, service, and faith provide profound lessons to people around the world.
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President Obama Hosts Annual Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House
Posted byon April 14, 2014 at 1:24 PM ESTIn the East Room of the White House, President Obama hosts an annual prayer breakfast to mark the beginning of Holy Week.
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President Obama Praises Freedom of Religion at the National Prayer Breakfast
Posted byon February 6, 2014 at 12:08 PM ESTDuring his remarks at this year's National Prayer Breakfast, the President focused on the importance of freedom of religion -– not only in America, but also around the world.
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Protecting Religious Freedom
Posted byon January 16, 2014 at 12:03 PM ESTToday is Religious Freedom Day, marking the anniversary of the passage of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which ultimately provided the inspiration and framework of the First Amendment’s religion clauses.
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50 Years Later, Commerce Works to Keep Fighting Poverty
Posted byon January 8, 2014 at 6:15 PM ESTOver the past 50 years, federal programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Headstart and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have played a critical role in the national effort to fight poverty.
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History Is a Great Teacher
Posted byon December 17, 2013 at 3:03 PM ESTThe story of Washington, IL, and Bethany Community Church following Hurricane Katrina is a reminder of the care and compassion that faith-based organizations can provide all survivors in times of disaster. Their story reinforces the power of a whole community, “survivor centric” approach and the important role and responsibility of faith leaders in preparing their communities before disasters strike.
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Hanukkah at the White House 2013/5774
Posted byon December 6, 2013 at 5:39 PM ESTOn Thursday, December 5, the President and Mrs. Obama welcomed members of the American Jewish community to the White House to celebrate Hanukkah.
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From the Archives: Hanukkah at the White House
Posted byon December 5, 2013 at 10:45 AM ESTIn honor of the Festival of Lights that is currently in progress, here is a gallery of Presidential Hanukkah celebrations and menorahs from the holdings of the Presidential Libraries of the National Archives.