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Muslim and Jewish Leaders call for protection of religious minorities in Europe
The Muslim Jewish Leadership Council (MJLC) gathered 32 religious leaders from 20 countries in Ljubljana this week, meeting with high ranking Slovene officials to discuss the protection of religious minority…
Russia to investigate Jehovah’s Witnesses
Russia on Tuesday opened a new criminal case into Jehovah's Witnesses, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Tuesday, adding that the religion's…
Alex Zanardi in serious condition following a road accident during a Paralympic relay race stage
Alex Zanardi was seriously injured and in a reportedly grave condition following a road accident in the province of Siena, during one…
Muslims celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the shadow of the coronavirus
Muslims worldwide will celebrate one of their biggest holidays under the long shadow of the coronavirus, with millions confined to their homes…
Pope says Thursday will be day of prayer for all religions for end to pandemic
Thursday will be a day of prayer for all religions, Pope Francis said at his weekly general audience on Wednesday. He said…
UN head appeals to ‘common humanity’ across all faiths, in tackling the coronavirus
Our shared vulnerability to the coronavirus pandemic reveals “our common humanity”, the UN chief said on Tuesday during an online meeting with…
Photo Story: Fatima Sanctuary without pilgrims for the first time in its history
Fatima Sanctuary is seen without pilgrims for the first time in its history during the May International Anniversary Pilgrimage in Fatima, Portugal,…
Photo Story: Birth of Buddha commemorated
Buddhist monks wear protective face mask as they pray in front of a statue of Lord Buddha on the eve of his…
Muslims mark Ramadan with unprecedented virus lockdowns
Muslims around the world began marking Ramadan under coronavirus lockdown on Friday with unprecedented bans on family gatherings and mass prayers, while…
Irish Catholic Church records on baptisms and other sacraments may be inspected over GDPR concerns
The State’s data watchdog in Ireland may have to inspect Catholic Church records in its investigation into whether the church is legally…