United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages
United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches.
The action marked the...
Muslim groups claim double standards in police handling of two high-profile stabbings in Sydney
Muslim groups in Australia on Friday criticized the disparity in the police response to two stabbing attacks in Sydney this month, saying it had created a perception of a double standard and...
Pope warns against ‘spiral of violence’ after Iran attack
The Pope once again repeated earlier calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and negotiation
Pope Francis on Sunday made a “pressing appeal” against a “spiral...
Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest...
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis’ papacy that is sure to...
Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling...
Poland’s parliament is finally holding a long-awaited debate on liberalizing the country’s strict abortion law. The traditionally Catholic nation has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe — but the reality...
Jewish group launches Holocaust survivor speakers bureau to fight increasing antisemitism worldwide
More than 250 Holocaust survivors have joined an international initiative to share their stories of loss and survival with students around the world during a time of rising antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas...
Mosques in NYC struggle to house and feed an influx of Muslim migrants this...
Above a bodega in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood, a mosque congregation hosts iftar, the traditional Islamic end of fast meal, for hundreds of hungry migrants every night during this holy month...
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over Easter Mass and appeal for peace in...
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday, making a strong appeal for a cease-fire in Gaza and a prisoner swap...
The Pope will preside over the Vigil of Holy Saturday after renouncing the Stations...
The Vatican confirmed the presence of the pope at the Holy Saturday Vigil mass, which will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. (6:30 p.m. GMT) in St. Peter's Basilica, after he last resigned...
Young and old participate in Holy Week religious processions on Italy’s Procida island
Italy is known for the religious processions that take over towns big and small throughout the year when Catholic feast days are celebrated. But even in a country where public displays of...