VIDEO August 8, 2019 Vatican judge says the Catholic faith is under attack in DC Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke weighs in on politicians claiming to be followers of faith and the state of Catholicism in Washington.
Ilhan Omar August 8, 2019 Onetime Miss Iraq clashes with Rep. Omar after saying lawmaker doesn't represent her as Muslim Former Miss Iraq Sarah Idan provoked Rep. Ilhan Omar's, D-Minn., ire on Thursday after news surfaced that she distanced herself from the freshman congresswoman during an interview.
RELIGION August 8, 2019 British cathedral installs 50-foot helter-skelter attraction Mini-golf inside a church? Hold my Holy wine, says the Norwich Cathedral, another British place of worship making headlines this week for installing its own out-of-the-normal attraction inside their hallowed halls.
New Zealand Shooting August 7, 2019 Saudi King invites survivor and victims' relatives of New Zealand shooting to make holy pilgrimage Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has invited about 200 victims’ relatives and survivors of the Christchurch massacre to his country for a holy pilgrimage.
RELIGION August 6, 2019 Mini golf installation at historic English church irks critics: 'Don’t you dare pretend it’s still a cathedral' The second-oldest cathedral in England installed a miniature golf course inside as an "innovative" way to attract more visitors — and it's not being applauded as a hole-in-one idea.
Roman Catholic August 6, 2019 Irish priest blasts churchgoers for bringing cigarettes, beer as funeral gifts An outspoken Irish Catholic priest has unleashed his wrath on people bringing inappropriate items such as cans of beer or cigarettes to the altar during funeral masses.
Faith August 2, 2019 US pastor accused of being 'Jesus imposter' after visit to Africa goes viral What was supposed to be an American pastor pretending to be Jesus ended up stirring controversy in Africa, where the clergyman was accused of being an “imposter” and a “fake.”
Horse Racing August 1, 2019 Hijab-wearing jockey becomes first female British Muslim to win a competitive race in UK An 18-year-old teenager made history Thursday when she became the first female British Muslim jockey to ride – and win - a competitive horse race in the United Kingdom.
Rugby August 1, 2019 Fired Australian rugby player Israel Folau sues federation, claims contract unlawfully ended over Christian beliefs The Aussie rugby player who was fired earlier this year for writing on social media that “hell awaits” gay people has sued Australia Rugby and his former team, claiming that his contract was unlawfully ended over his Christian beliefs.
Islam August 1, 2019 Dutch burqa ban becomes law, but rendered ineffective because authorities won't enforce it The Netherlands’ ban on face-covering clothing, including the Islamic burqa and niqab, took effect on Thursday, but authorities say they are unwilling to enforce the controversial law.