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Middle East October 29, 2018

'Walk to heaven': Shiite pilgrims trek to Iraq's Karbala

Millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world are making their way this week to their sect's holy shrines in the Iraqi city of Karbala, a pilgrimage that is as much about community as it is about religion.

Islam October 28, 2018

Hate preacher Anjem Choudary must take UK anti-extremism course after prison release, report says

Notorious Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary must complete what is being described as "Britain's first compulsory deradicalization" program as part of his probation following his early release from prison, The Times of London reported late Sunday.

VIDEO October 28, 2018

How tragedy tests our faith

Rabbi Shumley Boteach, Father Jonathan Morris and Dr. Qanta Ahmed react to the deadly attack on the Tree of Life synagogue.

Middle East October 28, 2018

Yazidi mothers of children by IS face heartbreaking choices

The 26-year-old Yazidi mother faces a heartbreaking choice.

RELIGION October 28, 2018

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: I prayed at the Tree of Life Synagogue, now turned into a scene of death

The shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue where I prayed for years continues the long history of anti-Semitism.

OPINION October 27, 2018

Israeli UN Ambassador: Pittsburgh synagogue attack shows we must act to prevent future atrocities

After the Pittsburgh synagogue attack we must fight anti-Semitism and improve security measures.

VIDEO October 27, 2018

Police making rapid progress in Pittsburgh shooting

Former FBI special agent Maureen O’Connell weighs in.

RELIGION October 27, 2018

Vatican meeting endorses women at decision-making table

A monthlong meeting of Catholic bishops marked by demands for women's rights wrapped up Saturday with delegates saying a place for women at the church's decision-making table was a "duty of justice" and that the church as a whole must recognize the urgency of "inescapable change."

VIDEO October 27, 2018

Eric Shawn: Murdered for their faith

Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon on the rise of anti-Semitism.

RELIGION October 27, 2018

Pope wraps up synod on youth claiming persecution over abuse

Pope Francis wrapped up a monthlong meeting of bishops dedicated to young people by saying Saturday the Catholic Church was being "persecuted" and "dirtied" by accusations from the devil — an apparent reference to claims that he covered up for a sexual predator that have thrown his papacy into turmoil.