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VIDEO March 30, 2019

Rep. Roy sends letter to city council after they ban Chick-fil-A from the San Antonio International Airport

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy says the San Antonio City Council is discriminating against Chick-fil-A for their deeply held religious beliefs.

Middle East March 30, 2019

The Latest: Pope in Morocco highlights Christian-Muslim ties

The Latest on the Pope's trip to Morocco (all times local): 2:25 p.m. Pope Francis has arrived in Morocco for a trip aimed at highlighting the North African nation's tradition of Christian-Muslim ties, while also letting him show solidarity with migrants at Europe's door and tend to a tiny Catholic flock.

Middle East March 30, 2019

Egypt sentences 18 to life in prison for Islamic State ties

An Egyptian court has sentenced 18 suspected militants to life in prison for allegedly forming a "terrorist cell" affiliated with the Islamic State group.

RELIGION March 30, 2019

Pope's trip to Morocco to highlight Christian-Muslim ties

Pope Francis's weekend trip to Morocco aims to highlight the North African nation's tradition of Christian-Muslim ties while also letting him show solidarity with migrants at Europe's door and tend to a tiny Catholic flock on the peripheries.

Human Rights March 29, 2019

Beverly Hills Hotel braces for fresh celebrity boycott after George Clooney criticizes Sultan of Brunei owner for Sharia Law

It has been almost five years since the infamous celebrity boycott of the storied Beverly Hills Hotel came and went, after it was revealed that its owner – the Sultan of Brunei – had decided to implement a harsh interpretation of the Islamic Penal Code known as Sharia Law. But the sleeping giant awoke again this week.

Vatican March 29, 2019

Pope Francis issues new law requiring Vatican officials to report sexual abuse allegations 'without delay'

Pope Francis has issued sweeping new sex abuse legislation for Vatican personnel and Holy See diplomats overseas, requiring the immediate reporting of abuse allegations to Vatican prosecutors, a policy shift aimed at being a model for the Catholic Church worldwide.

RELIGION March 29, 2019

Bosnia top courts reiterates ban of Serb holiday

Bosnia's top court has reiterated its ban on a controversial Serb holiday that is seen as discriminatory to the country's Muslims and Croats.

RELIGION March 29, 2019

China city offers cash for information in religion crackdown

A southern Chinese city is offering cash rewards for information about "illegal religious groups" as the ruling Communist Party continues to tighten its grip over faith communities.

Middle East March 29, 2019

Pope seeks to build on Muslim outreach with Morocco trip

Pope Francis is forging ahead with promoting moderate Islam during a weekend trip to Morocco, seeking to build on warming ties with the Sunni world while also ministering to a tiny Catholic community and offering solidarity with migrants.

Vatican March 28, 2019

Pope Francis explains ring-kissing snub, says he pulled hand away to prevent spread of germs

Pope Francis recently raised eyebrows when he pulled his hand away as people lined up to kiss his ring – a tradition that goes back centuries, and symbolizes respect.