RELIGION July 14, 2020 Turkey’s decision to convert Hagia Sophia into mosque strikes fears for other holy sites Religious and political leaders are decrying Turkey's decision to make Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, known for its Christian origin and as the secular Muslim nation's most popular tourist site, into a mosque.
OPINION July 14, 2020 Daniel Silva's new book 'The Order' -- Read the first chapter The new thriller by Daniel Silva features art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon
Africa July 12, 2020 Sudan moves to repeal some Islamist laws after 30 years in place The rules will see wider acceptance for the non-Muslim population in the country.
Turkey July 12, 2020 Pope Francis says he is 'deeply pained' over Turkey's decision on Hagia Sophia Pope Francis said on Sunday that he is “deeply pained” over the decision by Turkey to change the status of Hagia Sophia — which was originally built in Istanbul as a Christian cathedral — from a museum to a mosque.
South Africa July 11, 2020 5 dead in hostage situation at South Africa church; 40 arrested Police in South Africa responded Saturday to a hostage situation at a Pentecostal church where five people were killed.
Turkey July 10, 2020 Turkey's president formally makes Hagia Sophia a mosque The president of Turkey on Friday formally converted Istanbul’s sixth-century Hagia Sophia back into a mosque and declared it open for Muslim worship, hours after a high court annulled a 1934 decision that had made the religious landmark a museum.
Turkey July 10, 2020 Turkey issues presidential decree to convert Hagia Sophia back into mosque The conversion has been criticized as a move to stir President Erdogan's fundamentalist support.
Christianity July 9, 2020 Pastor slams CNN, Don Lemon for claiming Jesus wasn’t perfect: ‘Uncontested champions of Fake News’ CNN anchor Don Lemon made the shocking claim that Jesus Christ was not perfect, which Pastor Robert Jeffress says "makes him and his network the uncontested champions of Fake News."
Pope Francis July 9, 2020 Pope scraps prepared remarks on China’s security law in Hong Kong, raising concerns: report Pope Francis skipped any mention of Hong Kong during his weekly address last Sunday, even though the issue was reportedly included in his prepared remarks.
VIDEO July 9, 2020 Little Sisters of the Poor on Supreme Court win: God has protected us Sister Constance Veit and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty's Montse Alvarado join 'Fox & Friends' after the Supreme Court upholds religious and moral exemptions for birth control coverage.