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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: Ashmunein Unearths Ancient Egypt History

    Archaeologists unearthed the upper half of a colossal Ramses II statue in Ashmunein, Egypt, reuniting it with a 1930 find. Discover this major ancient Egypt artifact.

  3. January 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  4. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Renee Good Killing Sparks ICE Protests in Minneapolis

  5. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    Bishop Barron Slams NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Collectivism Claim

  6. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  7. Sun

    News: Religion · United States

    “ICE Was Here” Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy in Dedham

  8. July 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  9. Thu

    News: Religion · Fresno, California

    Diocese of Fresno Bankruptcy Declared Amid Abuse Claims