The night before President Trump’s arrival, Indian police arrested several activists involved in protests against a controversial citizenship bill and register seen as anti-Muslim. Police released the activists after the "Namaste Trump" event was over and Trump left to visit the Taj Mahal.
Read More(OPINION) Leah Sharibu was just 14 when Boko Haram militants burst into her school in Northeastern Nigeria, two years ago this week and seized 109 Muslim girls and her, the only Christian. Five girls died, and 104 were later released. Her mother continues to campaign for government officials to find her daughter and bring her home.
Read More(TRAVEL) A village once burned down by radical Islamists is maintaining its culture by following Islam as well as their pre-Islamic ancestral traditions, including living mostly without electricity, building from wood and bamboo and living 430 steps below access to a main road.
Read More(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: a focus on the intersection between politics and religion in the news.
Read MoreNed Bustard is inspired by his Christian faith to create art and build a publishing company. An upcoming book will explore the modern art, and ancient faith, in the Vatican museums.
Read More(OPINION) Pope Francis — a week after the dust settled from his decision not to create an Amazonian rite that would have allowed married men to serve as priests and women as deacons — continues to garner news coverage as Catholic progressives and traditionalists debate what it all means.
Read MoreThe Mormon church has combined and updated its handbook, a portion of which had previously remained off-limits for lay members. Several changes relate to LGBTQ members, while the church remains firm in its support for only traditional marriage.
Read More(OPINION) Religious conservatives debated Trump’s remarks for a week after the traditionally bipartisan event. Some have gone as far as suggesting he should not attend the next one, or it should not be held at all.
Read More(OPINION) Traditional expressions of Christianity are decreasing all over Europe, although Christian identity is stronger for reasons not related to church doctrine or theology.
Read More(OPINION) An expert on global terrorism says the West is “weak on Africa” – despite it being the “new frontline” against terror.
Read MoreMore than 10,000 people attended an annual event commemorating the life of Archbishop Janani Luwum, who was killed in 1977 for speaking out against Idi Amin’s regime.
Read MoreThe Oxford Forum for International Development, the largest student-run International Development conference in Europe, recently hosted discussions on preventing and punishing genocide of religious minorities, among other topics.
Read MoreHundreds of thousands of believers in the tiny Balkan country have been protesting a new law that would allow the government to take possession of property from the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Read More(OPINION) For the first time, the authoritative Mormon rules guidebook will be available to the public. It will be a historic breakthrough.
Read More(OPINION) Shifting gender roles and expectations mixed with revelations about sexual misconduct in church communities make relationships in congregations a complicated matter. Adjusting how we divide people in church may help them navigate life better.
Read More(NEWS ANALYSIS) While some mourn the death of Moi as a great leader who championed education and Christianity, others see a very different man— a dictator responsible for brutal violence and suppressing free speech.
Read MoreA self-defense school in New York City is busy training Jewish groups from area synagogues and schools as anti-Semitic violence has increased. Local officials and religious leaders are urging more Jews to take more precautions and responsibility for their security.
Read More(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: veteran religion writer Adelle M. Banks reflects on her 25 years with Religion News Service.
Read MoreThe two preachers, one from Tennessee and one from Texas, have both experienced the real-life nightmare of Sunday morning worship giving way — suddenly and inexplicably — to deadly gunfire.
Read MoreThe 2019 documentary, now airing on PBS, follows a Somali father’s quest to understand why his American-born son tried to join ISIS in Syria.
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