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Abagail Shields

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Abagail Shields is a senior national religion reporter for Times Media Service, based in the Washington bureau. Shields covers religion and faith communities, including the diversity of faiths practiced across the United States and around the world. Shields holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in Leeds, England.

Stories by Abagail Shields

5 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sun

    News: Science · World

    Ramses II Statue Discovery: Colossal Upper Half Unearthed in Egypt

    The upper half of a colossal Ramses II statue has been unearthed in Egypt's Hermopolis, set to complete a 23-foot figure. Learn about this ancient Egypt archaeology discovery.

  3. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Renee Good Death: Protests Mount Against ICE in Minneapolis

  5. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Bishop Barron Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani’s “Warmth of Collectivism” Line

  6. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Sun

    News: Religion · United States

    Dedham Church’s ‘ICE was here’ Nativity Scene Sparks Outcry

  8. July 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Sat

    News: Education · Apple Valley

    Apple Valley Christian Academy to Close After Nearly 50 Years