Michelle Boorstein

I cover religion (and other words for meaning-making) for The Washington Post. I like to share stuff on religion and journalism

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

One of the best times of the year -- the arrival of the @washingtonpost summer interns! Welcome!

Getting to know interns when I arrived at the WP many years ago it became clear why college-aged Michelle did NOT get these internships.. they are bad ass

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[NCR @NCRonline]

Alvarado was named the dicastery's prefect on June 2 in a surprising move given the U.S.-based TV network's previous public flare-ups with Pope Francis. She will begin in the role Nov. 1. https://t.co/RNB3gXkOLY

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

Canada’s Leader Warns of a ‘Crisis of Antisemitism’ https://t.co/sD9A5IeFEm

[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Pope Leo and other Christian thinkers have captured the gravity of the AI revolution in a way that many secular thinkers have not, @Tyler_A_Harper argues. https://t.co/iWqFyCQrMZ

[Museum of the Bible @museumofBible]

What an honor! Our CEO, Dr. Carlos Campo, had the honor of meeting Pope Leo XIV (@Pontifex) at the Vatican. ✝️

Dr. Campo participated in the centuries-old tradition of the 'Baciamano' and personally invited Pope Leo to Museum of the Bible's 10th anniversary next fall.

[The Associated Press @AP]

Pope Leo loves tennis and tries to play every week. Some say the sport’s focus on discipline, mental toughness and endurance reflects the Augustinian values that shape his approach to life and leadership.

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

“It’s gotten slightly shorter, I believe some of the lions have come off”

@Fahrenthold can even make government mismanagement and obfuscation funny. Here he is on Trump’s rush to rebuild DC

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[The Star Metro @thestarmetro]

The Star is announcing several additions to its sports staff, which will be providing fans with engaging and in-depth coverage of their favorite teams.

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the Nationals’ resurgence, the Mystics’ young core or the Wizards’ plans for the No. 1 pick, The Star has you covered with original reporting, expert analysis and stories you can’t get anywhere else.
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[EWTN Vatican @EWTNVatican]

Pope Leo XIV appoints EWTN News President Montse Alvarado as the first laywoman to lead the Vatican’s communications department, marking a significant moment for Catholic media.

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[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

Seven months after President Donald Trump announced his peace plan for Gaza and more than four months since he convened his Board of Peace to implement and pay for it, the plan is stalled and expected donations to the fund it created are nonexistent. https://t.co/1GQ8c5AVVq

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Happy Pride Month in the gayest city in the world!

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

BAWL.
This is just the best.

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Kalen Barksdale, a graduate at Milwaukee Lutheran in Wisconsin, and his sister, who had been serving in the military overseas, had a surprise reunion at Barksdale's graduation ceremony.

[Governor Kathy Hochul @GovKathyHochul]

Bezalel Smotrich is a far-right extremist whose hateful and divisive rhetoric is fundamentally at odds with the values we hold dear in New York.

Yesterday’s parade was a celebration of Jewish pride, community, and unity. I strongly condemn his participation.

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

So interesting!

Anthropic aligns with Vatican over White House as Pope Leo addresses AI fears

https://t.co/32WAgJ0s68

[Karen Attiah @KarenAttiah]

Some News:

After 11 years at the Washington Post, I was fired in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk killing.

This week, I'm fighting back.

My case heads to arbitration on Thursday.

More here:
https://t.co/jlE5tOsEKj

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

NEW JOB ALERT: The @washingtonpost is seeking a sharp, collaborative and audience-focused editor to help lead coverage of the Washington region, including the District, Maryland and Virginia.

Come join our regional news war 💪🏼💪🏼

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[Dora Pekec @dorapekec]

Mayor Mamdani signs an “executive order” to repeal NYC kids bedtime during the Knicks finals :)

[Jessica S. Tisch @NYPDPC]

Beautiful day marching up Fifth Avenue with @MikeBloomberg for the annual Israel Day Parade.

The NYPD was not messing around with security: this was the most extensive security plan that the NYPD has ever put together for this event so that everyone could celebrate safely.

Thank you to every member of the NYPD who was out today protecting our city.

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

Trump’s name may come off the Kennedy Center. He could still destroy it. https://t.co/BhumAKSkpK

[Michelle Boorstein @mboorstein]

White picket fences were the American Dream. Now people want higher walls.

Lovely, lovely @DPAQreports on a slice of a changing America

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