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Michelle Boorstein

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

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At D.C. fair, evangelists see ripe soil to spread the gospel

A battle for souls is underway amid festivities on the National Mall

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At D.C. fair, evangelists see ripe soil to spread the gospel

A battle for souls is underway amid festivities on the National Mall

Washington Post•JUL 3, 2026•Lead Story

Pope Leo puts forth a defense of human dignity

Calls for limitations to power of technology, AI in his first encyclical

With:Gerrit De Vynck

Washington Post•MAY 26, 2026

Reports on a papal encyclical addressing the ethical implications and potential societal risks of artificial intelligence.

National Mall meets Sunday service

With:Mariana Alfaro,Laura Meckler

Washington Post•MAY 18, 2026•Lead Story

The paper frames the religious event through a critical historical lens, highlighting expert pushback against the administration's narrative while describing the scale of the gathering.

Messages of faith by U.S. leaders poll poorly

Broad rejection of Trump and Hegseth statements, positive ratings for pope

With:Scott Clement

Washington Post•MAY 7, 2026

Reports on domestic polling indicating public discomfort with the religious rhetoric recently employed by the president and cabinet members.

Pope picks ex-migrant for W.Va. leadership

Bishop is one of two clergy elevated who have opposed Trump policies

Washington Post•MAY 2, 2026

Highlights the biographical and demographic significance of a new regional religious appointment.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Michelle Boorstein in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.