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Idaho Catholic diocese launches program to recruit priests amid shortage

As Catholicism grows in Idaho, leaders warn of a priest shortage and launch new efforts to recruit young men into the vocation pipeline.
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Boise removes LGBTQ+ pride flag as Idaho governor signs bill to fine city for its display

IDAHO CAPITAL SUN - House Bill 561 allows state to fine cities $2,000 daily, per offending flag, building onto last year’s ban that lacked an enforcement mechanism
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Idaho priests, religious workers get small immigration win — but hundreds still at risk

Foreign religious workers see relief after a visa rule change, but Trump-era policies and green card backlogs still threaten their ability to stay.
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Idaho bill to label products made with fetal cells dies in Senate committee

An Idaho Senate committee debated requiring labels on products using fetal cell lines but ultimately voted to hold the bill amid federal preemption concerns.
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Boise Jewish congregation welcomes new rabbi, restores century-old Torah scrolls

Jewish Boiseans gathered with the broader community this weekend to celebrate the formal installation of a new rabbi and the restoration of their historic Torah scrolls.
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Faith leaders protest Idaho Legislature’s “misuse of Christianity” at Capitol worship service

People of faith gathered at the Idaho State Capitol for an interfaith worship service protesting legislation targeting trans people, immigrants, and the poor.
North Central Idaho

Refugees belong here. They make our Idaho communities stronger.

To put refugees’ legal status back on the table goes against what the resettlement program was designed to do, writes guest columnist Holly Beech.
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