Christian Science Monitor

When world clergy meet in September, they will bring the power of prayer and interfaith harmony to conflicts like the one in Gaza.

Lesotho faces one of the highest tariff threats lodged by the Trump administration. No one in the tiny African nation can figure out why.

The Monitor’s 10 best books for July take you on a spin through humor, history, true crime, and nature.

Under President Trump’s new AI plan, America’s strategy has moved from cautious to bold, though critics are concerned that key safeguards are missing.

At President Trump’s request, Republicans in Texas and possibly other states are eyeing redistricting plans that could add seats to their U.S. House majority. Democrats are warning they might retaliate, in an escalating battle for House control.

Wars weigh heavily on young people. Yet more youth activists are addressing conflict and its causes in their communities – framing conversations around what peace would look like.

Volunteer-led efforts to support immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are similar to those happening around the United States. For many of the people stepping up, it’s a way to help fellow community members have some control over their lives.

Republican efforts to redraw districts could backfire, and Democrats are well positioned to net the three House seats they need to take power in the 2026 midterm elections, says Rep. Suzan DelBene at a Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with reporters.

As President Donald Trump tries to quell an uproar within his base over his handling of the Epstein files, he’s using a tactic – diversion – that has bailed him out of difficult spots before. But this time, he may be promising revelations he can’t or won’t deliver on.

In a push to meet President Donald Trump’s goal of deporting 1 million unauthorized immigrants, the administration is enlisting agencies not typically involved in immigration enforcement.