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Faith leaders on wrestling with pain, politics and hope in a turbulent year

By Daniel Estrin
Published December 28, 2025 at 6:08 AM MST

Faith leaders Ginger Gaines-Cirelli, Nihal Khan, and Ari Saks tell us how they've been guiding their congregations this year and what their hopes are for 2026.

Copyright 2025 NPR
Daniel Estrin
Daniel Estrin is NPR's international correspondent in Jerusalem.
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