Claire McManmon did not become a Catholic school educator for a massive paycheck, but she also hoped she wouldn't have to scramble to cover rent. 

So when the 28-year-old's sister and brother-in-law encouraged her to move from the Midwest to San Jose, California, she was hesitant. The average monthly cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the notoriously pricey Silicon Valley is more than $2,400. 

"That would be hard to budget for any teacher, much less a Catholic school teacher," McManmon told NCR. 

Source: https://www.ncronline.org/news/...

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the Super Bowl spectacle, some unlikely contenders took center stage with messages of faith. As millions tuned in for touchdowns and halftime shows, they were also met with moments of spiritual reflection, as religious commercials made a surprising appearance during the biggest night in American sports.

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https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/02/12/super-bowl-commercials-religious-jesus-ad-he-gets-us/72567664007/?utm_source=Pew+Research+Center&utm_campaign=c98fc4a511-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_14_03_13&utm_medium=email...

Two of the state’s largest church groups are teaming up in a rare effort they say is motivated by this year’s stakes and new voting restrictions in Georgia.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/11/us/politics/georgia-black-churches-voting.html?utm_source=Pew+Research+Center&utm_campaign=c98fc4a511-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_14_03_13&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-c98fc4a511-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

A church in Ohio, whose pastor was criminally charged for allowing unhoused people to sleep at the church, has filed a federal lawsuit on the grounds of religious discrimination.

Dad's Place is located in Bryan, Ohio, about an hour outside of Toledo. Last year, the church began to offer temporary housing for people living on the street. The city ordered the church to stop, citing zoning and safety concerns. But the pastor, Chris Avell, refused.

Now, he faces 18 zoning code violations which are punishable by fines, up to six months in prison, or both.

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