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Paris hosts inaugural Modest Fashion Week amid cultural debate

Paris debuts Modest Fashion Week with global designers Paris marked a milestone this week by hosting its first-ever Modest Fashion Week, showcasing nearly 30 designers whose collections feature l...

#Politics #Fashion #Culture #Religion #Diversity

4 days ago

Trump joins Bible marathon amid tensions with Pope and AI image controversy

Trump participates in Bible reading event US President Donald Trump took part in a week-long Bible reading initiative on Tuesday, reciting a passage from 2 Chronicles at the Museum of the Bible i...

#Politics #Controversy #Religion #Us Elections

4 days ago

IDF detains soldiers for damaging Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

IDF disciplines soldiers over statue incident The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Tuesday that two soldiers involved in damaging a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon will serve 30 days of...

#Conflict #Military #International Relations #Religion

5 days ago

Pope Francis's final wish for Gaza popemobile clinic unfulfilled

Pope's last humanitarian gesture stalled One year after Pope Francis's death, his request to transform his popemobile into a mobile clinic for Gaza's children remains unmet. The converted vehicle...

#Conflict #Healthcare #Religion #Humanitarian Aid

5 days ago

Israeli soldier's attack on Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks global outrage

Incident triggers widespread condemnation An image showing an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon has drawn sharp criticism worldwide after circulat...

#Human Rights #Conflict #International Relations #Religion

1 week ago

Pope Leo clarifies 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

Pope Leo denies targeting Trump in 'tyrants' remarks Pope Leo stated his recent criticism of leaders spending billions on war was not directed at US President Donald Trump, despite timing that sp...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Politics #Religion

1 week ago

Pope Leo XIV draws record crowd in Cameroon amid Africa peace tour

Pope's open-air Mass in Douala draws over 120,000 worshippers Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Cameroon's economic hub, Douala, on Friday, attracting the largest gathering of his 11-da...

#Conflict #Technology #Religion #International #Peace

1 week ago

Pope urges Cameroon to end corruption and conflict during African tour

Pope delivers stark message on corruption in Cameroon Pope Leo XIV has called on Cameroon's government to eradicate corruption during a direct address at the presidential palace in Yaoundé, where...

#Corruption #Conflict #Governance #Religion #Peace

1 week ago

Pope Leo condemns global leaders for prioritising war over peace in Cameroon

Pope criticises leaders for spending billions on war Pope Leo delivered a sharp rebuke to global leaders during his visit to Cameroon, accusing them of squandering vast sums on conflict while neg...

#War #Conflict #Diplomacy #Politics #Religion

1 week ago

Conservative US Catholics turn against Trump over Iran war and papal criticism

Conservative Catholics break ranks with Trump Prominent right-leaning Catholic leaders in the U.S. have sharply criticized President Donald Trump in recent days, marking a rare public rupture ove...

#War #Politics #Religion #Us Elections #Catholicism

1 week ago

Trump deletes Truth Social post amid backlash over Jesus-like depiction

Controversial post removed after widespread criticism US President Donald Trump has taken down an AI-generated image on Truth Social that portrayed him in a Christ-like pose, following sharp back...

#Social Media #Politics #Controversy #Religion

1 week ago

Pope Leo defiant after Trump attacks his stance on war and crime

Pope responds to Trump's criticism with defiance Pope Leo dismissed Donald Trump's sharp rebuke of his foreign policy stance, declaring he has "no fear" of the U.S. administration and will persis...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Politics #Religion

1 week ago

Pope Leo XIV embarks on 11-day African tour to highlight continent's growing Catholic influence

Pope prioritizes Africa in second major foreign trip Pope Leo XIV begins an 11-day tour across four African nations on Monday, aiming to draw global attention to the continent's expanding role in...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Diplomacy #Migration #Religion

2 weeks ago

India's top court reviews women's entry rights in places of worship

Supreme Court examines Sabarimala temple ruling India's Supreme Court has begun hearings on petitions challenging its 2018 decision that allowed women of menstruating age to enter the Sabarimala...

#Protests #Law #Religion #Gender Rights

2 weeks ago

Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after deadly church attack in Kaduna

Nigeria's military announced on Monday the rescue of 31 civilians taken hostage during a violent assault on a church in Kaduna state, where gunmen targeted Easter Sunday services. Attack details...

#Conflict #Religion #Security #Kidnapping

3 weeks ago

French court allows major Muslim gathering in Paris after ban overturned

Court overturns government ban on Muslim event A Paris administrative court ruled against a government decree banning the Annual Encounter of Muslims of France, allowing the four-day event to pro...

#Politics #Protests #Law #Religion #Security

3 weeks ago

Netanyahu reverses ban on Latin Patriarch entering Holy Sepulchre

Netanyahu grants Latin Patriarch access to Holy Sepulchre after backlash Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced late Sunday that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Middle East #Religion #Security

1 month ago

Paris court sentences Tariq Ramadan to 18 years for rape of three women

Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan sentenced to 18 years in prison A Paris court handed down an 18-year jail term to prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan on Thursday for the rape of three women, ad...

#Crime #Justice #Religion #Sexual Violence

1 month ago

Surge in Islamophobia shadows Ramadan gatherings in Sydney

Updated 21 March 2026 - Community leaders report unprecedented threats as Ramadan events proceed under heavy security. Thousands gather for Ramadan Iftar amid heightened security Last week in...

#Politics #Religion #Racism #Islamophobia #Multiculturalism

1 month ago

Albanese heckled at Sydney mosque during Eid prayers over Gaza stance

Prime minister faces protests at Sydney mosque Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was met with loud heckling during Eid prayers at Lakemba Mosque in Sydney on Friday, as tensions over the...

#Conflict #Politics #Protests #Religion #Community Tensions

1 month ago

King Charles hosts historic Nigerian state visit to UK after 37-year gap

Historic Nigerian state visit begins at Windsor Castle Britain's King Charles III welcomed Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday, marking the first Nigeria...

#Diplomacy #Trade #Royalty #Religion #Security

1 month ago

Rise of young UK anti-abortion activists fueled by US influence and faith

Young Britons embrace anti-abortion activism John Alexander, 21, once debated abortion on social media as a teenager in Buckinghamshire. Now, after rediscovering Christianity, he leads a pro-life...

#Politics #Activism #Youth #Religion #Abortion

1 month ago

Holi festival paints India and beyond in vibrant colours

Millions mark Holi, the festival of colours India and communities worldwide are celebrating Holi, the spring festival symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, as winter draws to a close. The...

#Culture #Religion #Festivals #Traditions

1 month ago

Tokyo High Court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church

Court ruling finalizes dissolution of Unification Church A Japanese appeals court has rejected the Unification Church's challenge to a dissolution order, paving the way for the controversial reli...

#Crime #Politics #Legal #Religion

1 month ago

Anglican conservatives in Nigeria to elect rival leader to female Archbishop

Conservative Anglicans convene in Abuja amid leadership dispute A faction of the Anglican Church is meeting this week in Nigeria's capital to select an alternative spiritual leader, challenging t...

#Conflict #Leadership #Religion #Gender #Global Politics

2 months ago

Arab and Muslim nations condemn US envoy's Biblical claim on Israel's territorial rights

Arab and Muslim governments denounce US ambassador's remarks A coalition of Arab and Muslim nations has sharply criticized US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee after he suggested Israel would be...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Middle East #International Law #Religion

2 months ago

Debate grows over claims of a Christian revival among UK youth

Updated February 22, 2026 - A contested report on rising church attendance among young Britons continues to spark disagreement among researchers, clergy, and policymakers. From atheism to baptis...

#Youth #Religion #Society #Debate #Surveys

2 months ago

Ex-minister of secretive Christian sect remains free despite abuse admission

Warning: This article contains details of sexual abuse that some readers may find distressing. Former church leader admits abuse but avoids prosecution Robert Corfield, a former minister in an...

#Crime #Justice #Abuse #Investigation #Religion

2 months ago

Israeli police rescue female soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox crowd in Bnei Brak

Violent confrontation erupts in Bnei Brak Two female Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers were forced to flee through streets littered with debris after a mob of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pursued...

#Law Enforcement #Military #Protests #Religion

2 months ago

Hindu gym owner defends Muslim shopkeeper, sparks national debate in India

Incident in Uttarakhand town triggers outpouring of support Kotdwar, Uttarakhand - A Hindu man who intervened to protect a Muslim shopkeeper from harassment has become a symbol of secular resista...

#Human Rights #Politics #Religion #Social Issues

2 months ago

Buddhist monks conclude 2,000-mile peace walk from Texas to Washington DC

Monks complete four-month pilgrimage amid national attention A group of 19 Buddhist monks is set to finish a 2,000-mile journey on foot from Texas to Washington DC on Tuesday, drawing widespread...

#Culture #Activism #Religion #Society

2 months ago

All kidnapped Nigerian churchgoers freed after two-week ordeal in Kaduna

All abducted worshippers released in northern Nigeria Officials in Nigeria's Kaduna state confirmed on Friday that the last group of churchgoers seized by gunmen during a January 18 raid in Kurmi...

#Conflict #Religion #Security #Kidnapping

2 months ago

Italy probes fresco restoration after angel's face resembles Meloni

Investigation launched into fresco restoration Italian authorities and church officials are examining claims that an angel's face in a restored fresco at Rome's Basilica of St Lawrence in Lucina...

#Politics #Controversy #Religion #Art

2 months ago

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for extramarital sex and alcohol in Aceh

Public caning in Aceh sets record for severity A 21-year-old woman and her partner received a combined 140 cane strokes in Indonesia's Aceh province on Thursday for violating Sharia law by having...

#Human Rights #Law #Religion #Punishment

3 months ago

Life sentence for Shinzo Abe's killer amid divided public opinion in Japan

Court hands down life imprisonment for Abe's assassin Tetsuya Yamagami, the man who fatally shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, has been sentenced to life in prison by the Nar...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Religion

3 months ago

Ethiopia celebrates Timket festival with nationwide processions

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians mark Timket across the country Ethiopia observed the annual Timket festival on Tuesday, a vibrant celebration of Epiphany that honors the baptism of Jesus Christ in...

#Culture #Religion #Festivals

3 months ago

Nigeria police debunk church abduction reports in Kaduna state

Police dismiss claims of churchgoer kidnappings Authorities in Nigeria's Kaduna state have refuted reports that worshippers were abducted from churches on Sunday, calling the allegations "falseho...

#Crime #Conflict #Religion #Security

3 months ago

Taliban leader warns of internal collapse as power struggle deepens

Leaked audio reveals Taliban leader's fear of internal division A recording obtained by the BBC exposes Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada's warning that infighting among "insiders in t...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Governance #Politics #Religion

3 months ago

Tennessee community becomes battleground over Christian nationalist housing project

Conservative developer builds 'affinity-based' neighborhood in Appalachia Josh Abbotoy, founder of Ridgerunner real estate, is developing a residential community in Tennessee's Jackson County cen...

#Politics #Religion #Real Estate #Community #Ideology

3 months ago

Deadly mosque blast in Homs kills eight during Friday prayers

Explosion rocks Homs mosque during prayers At least eight worshippers died and 18 others were wounded when an explosive device detonated inside a mosque in Syria's Homs city on Friday, the health...

#Conflict #Terrorism #Religion #Sectarian Violence

3 months ago

Malaysian court rules police behind pastor's enforced disappearance

Landmark ruling holds authorities accountable Kuala Lumpur's High Court delivered a historic verdict last month, declaring Malaysia's police and government liable for the 2017 abduction of Pastor...

#Crime #Justice #Human Rights #Religion #Police

4 months ago

Pope Leo calls for Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct peace talks

Pope urges courage for direct Ukraine-Russia negotiations Pope Leo appealed to Ukraine and Russia to muster the "courage" for face-to-face negotiations, using his traditional Christmas Day addres...

#War #Diplomacy #Humanitarian Crisis #Religion

4 months ago

Bomb blast at Nigerian mosque kills five during evening prayers

Bomb blast kills five at mosque in Nigeria's Borno state At least five people died and 35 others sustained injuries when a bomb exploded inside a crowded mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Niger...

#Violence #Terrorism #Religion #Security

4 months ago

Church of England faces deep divisions as new archbishop takes helm

Updated 25 December 2025 - The Church of England stands at a crossroads as Dame Sarah Mullally prepares to become its first female archbishop on 28 January, inheriting a institution grappling with...

#Abuse #Culture #Leadership #Lgbtq+ #Religion

4 months ago

US Catholic divide deepens over Pope's immigration stance

Conservative Catholics clash with Pope Leo XIV over immigration Prominent conservative Catholic voices in the U.S. are openly challenging Pope Leo XIV's criticisms of the Trump administration's i...

#Immigration #Politics #Religion #Divide

4 months ago

Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration turns deadly in mass shooting

Chaos erupts at Bondi Beach Hanukkah event Sydney's Bondi Beach, usually a symbol of relaxation and community, became the scene of a violent attack on Sunday evening as a Jewish festival descende...

#Violence #Terrorism #Religion #Community #Society

4 months ago

Fifteen killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, victims identified

Fifteen civilians killed in Bondi Beach shooting during Hanukkah event At least 15 people were confirmed dead after a gunman opened fire on Sunday at Bondi Beach in Sydney, where families had gat...

#Crime #Terrorism #Religion #Community

4 months ago

King Charles condemns deadly antisemitic attack at Australian Hanukkah event

King Charles expresses horror over Bondi Beach shooting King Charles III has condemned the fatal attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, calling it a "most dreadful antisemitic terrorist atta...

#Terrorism #International Relations #Religion #Security #Antisemitism

4 months ago

Muslim shopkeeper preserves legacy of Kochi's last Jewish embroiderer

Final Jewish embroidery shop stands in Kochi's Jew Town A narrow cobbled lane in Kochi, once home to hundreds of Jewish families, now hosts only one remaining Jewish resident-and a Muslim man det...

#Culture #Heritage #History #Religion #Community

4 months ago

Taliban orders Afghan men to report over Peaky Blinders-inspired outfits

Taliban summons men for wearing Western-style clothing Four young Afghan men were instructed to appear before the Taliban's morality authorities in Herat after donning suits resembling those from...

#Human Rights #Culture #Religion #Restrictions

4 months ago

Iran arrests marathon organizers over unveiled female runners

Organizers detained after women compete without hijabs Iranian authorities have arrested two organizers of a marathon on Kish Island after photographs circulated online showing female participant...

#Sports #Protests #Women's Rights #Religion

4 months ago

Abe assassin apologises to widow in court for 2022 murder

Abe assassin expresses remorse to victim's family The man accused of killing former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has publicly apologised to Abe's widow, Akie, during a court hearing in Nara...

#Crime #Justice #Politics #Religion

4 months ago

Pope concludes Lebanon visit with call for justice over Beirut blast

Pope leads silent prayer at Beirut port explosion site Pope Leo XIV concluded his three-day trip to Lebanon on Tuesday by standing in silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion,...

#Justice #Human Rights #Conflict #Diplomacy #Religion

4 months ago

Gunmen abduct 20 in separate raids on Nigerian church and wedding party

Gunmen abduct at least 20 in separate attacks across Nigeria Armed assailants kidnapped at least 20 people, including a pastor and a bride, in two separate raids over the weekend in Nigeria's Kog...

#Crime #Violence #Religion #Security #Kidnapping

4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV begins Middle East visit with call for peace in Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut amid regional tensions Pope Leo XIV landed in Beirut on Monday, marking his first foreign trip as pontiff with a visit to Lebanon just days after Israeli airstrikes...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Middle East #Religion #Vatican

4 months ago

Quebec introduces stricter secularism laws amid ongoing debate

Quebec proposes expanded secularism laws, targeting public prayer and religious menus Quebec's governing Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) unveiled a new bill on Thursday to further restrict religiou...

#Human Rights #Politics #Law #Religion #Secularism

4 months ago

Austrian nuns in 80s win right to stay in convent—on one condition

Austrian nuns in 80s win right to stay in convent-on one condition Three elderly nuns who defied Church orders by returning to their former convent in Austria have been granted permission to stay...

#Social Media #Religion #Aging #Human Interest

4 months ago

Pope Leo XIV begins first foreign trip with calls for unity in Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV begins historic first foreign trip in Turkey Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday, marking the start of his first international visit since ascending to the papacy in May. The...

#Conflict #Diplomacy #Middle East #Religion #Interfaith

5 months ago

Thai woman found alive in coffin moments before cremation

Woman discovered alive in coffin at Thai temple before cremation A 65-year-old Thai woman believed dead was found alive inside her coffin at a Buddhist temple near Bangkok on Tuesday, just befor...

#Investigation #Accident #Health #Religion

5 months ago

Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest

Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest Senator Pauline Hanson ignited fierce criticism in Australia's parliament on Monday after donning a burka during a sess...

#Immigration #Politics #Religion #Protest #Racism #Freedom Of Speech

5 months ago

Vatican returns 62 Indigenous artefacts to Canada after century in Rome

Vatican returns 62 Indigenous artefacts to Canada after century in Rome The Vatican has repatriated 62 Indigenous artefacts to Canada, a century after they were removed from tribal communities fo...

#Cultural Heritage #Repatriation #Religion #Colonialism #Reconciliation #Indigenous Rights

5 months ago

Pope Leo XIV urges filmmakers to address global struggles in Vatican audience

Pope Leo XIV calls on Hollywood to tackle 'world's wounds' in historic Vatican meeting Pope Leo XIV met with Hollywood stars and directors-including Cate Blanchett, Viggo Mortensen, and Monica Be...

#Celebrity #Culture #Film Industry #Religion #Vatican

5 months ago

Trump Threatens Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution Amid Data Disputes

Trump Warns Nigeria Over Christian Killings as Data Accuracy Debated Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened retaliatory action against Nigeria, accusing its government of failing to st...

#Human Rights #Conflict #Terrorism #Disinformation #Africa #Religion #Us Foreign Policy

5 months ago

Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols

Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols A high-profile Hindu temple in southern India faces a growing scandal after the Kerala High Court uncovered evidence that gol...

#Corruption #Politics #Scandal #Investigation #Religion

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IDF detains soldiers for damaging Jesus statue in southern Lebanon

Pope Francis's final wish for Gaza popemobile clinic unfulfilled

Israeli soldier's attack on Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks global outrage

Pope Leo clarifies 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

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Pope urges Cameroon to end corruption and conflict during African tour

Pope Leo condemns global leaders for prioritising war over peace in Cameroon

Conservative US Catholics turn against Trump over Iran war and papal criticism

Trump deletes Truth Social post amid backlash over Jesus-like depiction

Pope Leo defiant after Trump attacks his stance on war and crime

Pope Leo XIV embarks on 11-day African tour to highlight continent's growing Catholic influence

India's top court reviews women's entry rights in places of worship

Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after deadly church attack in Kaduna

French court allows major Muslim gathering in Paris after ban overturned

Netanyahu reverses ban on Latin Patriarch entering Holy Sepulchre

Paris court sentences Tariq Ramadan to 18 years for rape of three women

Surge in Islamophobia shadows Ramadan gatherings in Sydney

Albanese heckled at Sydney mosque during Eid prayers over Gaza stance

King Charles hosts historic Nigerian state visit to UK after 37-year gap

Rise of young UK anti-abortion activists fueled by US influence and faith

Holi festival paints India and beyond in vibrant colours

Tokyo High Court upholds order to dissolve Unification Church

Anglican conservatives in Nigeria to elect rival leader to female Archbishop

Arab and Muslim nations condemn US envoy's Biblical claim on Israel's territorial rights

Debate grows over claims of a Christian revival among UK youth

Ex-minister of secretive Christian sect remains free despite abuse admission

Israeli police rescue female soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox crowd in Bnei Brak

Hindu gym owner defends Muslim shopkeeper, sparks national debate in India

Buddhist monks conclude 2,000-mile peace walk from Texas to Washington DC

All kidnapped Nigerian churchgoers freed after two-week ordeal in Kaduna

Italy probes fresco restoration after angel's face resembles Meloni

Indonesian couple caned 140 times for extramarital sex and alcohol in Aceh

Life sentence for Shinzo Abe's killer amid divided public opinion in Japan

Ethiopia celebrates Timket festival with nationwide processions

Nigeria police debunk church abduction reports in Kaduna state

Taliban leader warns of internal collapse as power struggle deepens

Tennessee community becomes battleground over Christian nationalist housing project

Deadly mosque blast in Homs kills eight during Friday prayers

Malaysian court rules police behind pastor's enforced disappearance

Pope Leo calls for Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct peace talks

Bomb blast at Nigerian mosque kills five during evening prayers

Church of England faces deep divisions as new archbishop takes helm

US Catholic divide deepens over Pope's immigration stance

Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration turns deadly in mass shooting

Fifteen killed in Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, victims identified

King Charles condemns deadly antisemitic attack at Australian Hanukkah event

Muslim shopkeeper preserves legacy of Kochi's last Jewish embroiderer

Taliban orders Afghan men to report over Peaky Blinders-inspired outfits

Iran arrests marathon organizers over unveiled female runners

Abe assassin apologises to widow in court for 2022 murder

Pope concludes Lebanon visit with call for justice over Beirut blast

Gunmen abduct 20 in separate raids on Nigerian church and wedding party

Pope Leo XIV begins Middle East visit with call for peace in Lebanon

Quebec introduces stricter secularism laws amid ongoing debate

Austrian nuns in 80s win right to stay in convent—on one condition

Pope Leo XIV begins first foreign trip with calls for unity in Turkey and Lebanon

Thai woman found alive in coffin moments before cremation

Australian Senator Sparks Outrage After Wearing Burka in Parliament Protest

Vatican returns 62 Indigenous artefacts to Canada after century in Rome

Pope Leo XIV urges filmmakers to address global struggles in Vatican audience

Trump Threatens Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution Amid Data Disputes

Kerala temple scandal deepens as court probes missing gold from idols

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