Raya Jalabi

Relics in New York City

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A visual exploration of relics in New York City, at various Catholic places of worship throughout the city. Included in the virtual tour are the Padre Pio, Mother Cabrini and Mother Seton shrines and the Transfiguration Church in Chinatown.


Up close and personal with the Pope: March 14, 2012

Moschea di Roma

From Papal shoutouts to sauntering the streets of Rome, day 6 proved to be one of the best so far.


Awestruck at the Apollo: March 12, 2012

Santa Maria di Trastevere

Entranced by Michelangelo’s mastery, the class spent several hours touring the Vatican Museum, followed by a visit to the Sant’Egedio Community and a Vespers service at the beautiful and historic Santa Maria di Trastevere Church.


Exegesis of the Holy Quran

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On a recent evening, 25 students sit on the floor of the Islamic Center at New York University to hear class in Quran taught by Dr. Ali Mermer.


Faith in translation: A walk along Bedford Avenue

Ludwig Jones, sporting his Kente cloth bowtie, in homage to Black History Month. | Photo by Anam Siddiq

Local churches in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn reflect on their diversifying community of congregants.