Tag: Religion
Judge rules Louisiana law to order schools to display the Ten Commandments violates the First Amendment
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana's law requiring statewide public schools to display the Ten Commandments in that…
Pope Francis traveled to Luxembourg and Belgium on a trip to the dwindling congregation
VATICAN CITY -- VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis on Thursday began a trip to the once-strong Christian…
China frees David Lin, an American pastor who the US government says was wrongfully detained for 18 years
The Mid-Autumn Festival holiday in China usually sees families get together and give thanks, much like Thanksgiving in…
The pope brought humanitarian aid, toys to remote Papua New Guinea while celebrating the edge.
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- Pope Francis honored the Catholic Church on the outskirts on Sunday when…
Ukraine’s parliament approves ban on religious groups linked to Moscow
Ukraine's parliament has banned the activities of religious groups linked to the Russian Orthodox Church or other faith…
At least 116 people have been killed in a stampede at a Hindu religious event in India
A relative mourns the death of a loved one outside a hospital mortuary in Hathras in the Indian…
More than 1,000 pilgrims have died during this year’s hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials said.
CAIRO -- More than 1,000 people have died during this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as worshipers…
Hundreds have died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to extreme heat, officials said.
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) - Hundreds of people have died during this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia…
Pope Francis will be the first pope to address the G7 summit
BARI, Italy -- Pope Francis is no stranger to artificial intelligence: a fake photo of him wearing a…
Iran OK 6 candidates for the presidential race, but again blocked Ahmadinejad
Iran's Guardian Council on Sunday approved the country's hardline parliament speaker and five others to run in the…
Southern Baptists ready to ban congregations with female pastors
From its tall white steeple and red brick facade, to its Sunday services filled with gospel hymns and…