London-born teen who died of leukaemia aged 15 will be made a saint, Pope reveals
A LONDON-born teen who died of leukaemia aged 15 is to be made a saint next year, the Pope has said.Pope Francis told his weekly…
Ethnic violence surges again in India’s Manipur state | Religion
NewsFeedGovernment buildings were ransacked and cars set on fire in India’s Manipur state as anti-government protesters defied a curfew to demonstrate against last week’s deadly…
‘Heretic’ movie treats women as props, just like its villain
Warning: This column includes spoilers for the film “Heretic.” I went to see “Heretic” four days after the election. It was too soon.Drawn by the…
Why New Zealand’s PM has apologised to 200,000 abused in state care | Civil Rights News
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday made an unprecedented formal and “unreserved” apology to survivors of abuse in state and church care over…
Federal judge blocks Louisiana Ten Commandments classroom law
BATON ROUGE, LA. — A new Louisiana requirement that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public classroom by Jan. 1 was temporarily blocked Tuesday by…
Palestinian Christians despair as Gaza homeland destroyed by Israel’s war | US Election 2024 News
When Khalil Sayegh thinks back to his childhood in the Gaza Strip, the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius looms large in his memory. Sayegh,…
Bells of Notre-Dame ring for first time since 2019 fire | Religion News
Moment marks milestone in the Paris cathedral’s restoration, five years after a blaze ripped through the Gothic gem, toppling its spire.The bells of Notre-Dame Cathedral…
Conservative Christians, Israel and the US vote | US Election 2024 News
Trump and the Republican party continue to connect with several segments of Christian voters, a diverse group of denominations that spans racial identities and political…
Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights | Religion News
Indians are celebrating Diwali as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights light up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival…
Vatican body urges compensation for abused minors, action against priests | Sexual Assault News
Vatican commission’s report is first-ever assessment of church’s efforts to address crisis of sexual abuse by clergy.The Catholic Church must allow victims of sexual abuse…
Gustavo Gutierrez, champion of Christian liberation theology, dies | Religion News
An advocate for the world’s ‘poor and exploited’, Gutierrez promoted ideals that revolutionised the Latin American church.Peruvian priest Gustavo Gutierrez, regarded as the father of…
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop classroom Bible mandate
OKLAHOMA CITY — A group of Oklahoma parents of public school students, teachers and ministers filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to stop the state’s top education…
Who is lobbying for India’s Modi government on Capitol Hill? | Narendra Modi
On a Wednesday morning in September 2022, a lobbyist reached out to a congressional staffer in Washington, DC. He wanted to set up a meeting…
India-Canada diplomatic row reignites: What to know and what comes next | Politics News
EXPLAINERCanada accuses Indian government agents of being involved in ‘serious criminal activity’, a claim India rejects.A long-simmering diplomatic dispute between India and Canada has reignited,…
India’s defence minister takes part in Hindu ‘weapon worship’ ceremony | Religion
NewsFeedIndians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology. India’s defence minister blessed weapons in one ceremony,…
The South African anti-apartheid cathedral that’s now a pro-Palestine hub | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Cape Town, South Africa – At the corner of a main intersection in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre stands the oldest cathedral in…
US slams ‘suggestion of targeting’ Muslim scholar al-Sistani by Israeli TV | Religion News
Washington’s envoy to Baghdad denounces Israeli broadcast that portrays Shia leader as a target for assassination.The United States ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, has denounced…
Sweden accuses Iran of hack inciting revenge for Quran burnings | Protests News
Intelligence services say Iran sought to portray Sweden as ‘Islamophobic’ and divide society.Sweden has accused Iran of sending thousands of text messages calling for revenge…
India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims | Religion News
Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.India has hit out at comments from Iran’s supreme leader…
Pope warns of AI dangers, urges fair wages for migrants on Singapore visit | Religion News
Francis meets local officials and dignitaries in affluent city-state at the end of his Asia Pacific tour.Pope Francis, on a visit to Singapore, has warned…