RELIGION June 6, 2018 Ramadan public wakers face arrest, fines in Jerusalem The Palestinian men who chant and beat drums to wake up the faithful during Ramadan in Jerusalem's Old City say they are being unfairly targeted by Israeli police over their early-morning tradition.
RELIGION June 6, 2018 Myanmar, UN sign pact on initial steps for Rohingya return Myanmar and U.N. agencies signed an agreement that might eventually lead to the return of some of the 700,000 Rohingya Muslims who fled brutal persecution by the country's security forces and are now crowded into makeshift camps in Bangladesh.
RELIGION June 6, 2018 Rohingya say Myanmar targeted the educated in genocide Mohammed Hashim hid in the hills and watched as his brother begged for his life, his arms bound behind his back as soldiers marched the 35-year-old teacher away.
RELIGION June 5, 2018 Pope nixes German plan allowing Communion for non-Catholics Pope Francis has told German bishops they can't publish guidelines on whether non-Catholic spouses may receive Communion, saying the issue concerns the broader Catholic Church and can't be dealt with at the local level.
VIDEO June 5, 2018 Houston church raises funds with Astros rosaries Connecting love for baseball and faith.
Christianity June 5, 2018 Pastor killed by crocodile during water baptism A water baptism ceremony held near a lake turned into a horrific tragedy when the pastor was reportedly grabbed by a crocodile Sunday.
RELIGION June 5, 2018 Israel opening nature museum, with evolution exhibit After decades of planning and delays, Israel is opening the doors of a new national natural history museum in the city of Tel Aviv, a facility that aims to increase scientific education despite religious opposition to the theory of evolution.
RELIGION June 5, 2018 IS claims responsibility for Kabul attack on Afghan clerics The Islamic State group's affiliate in Afghanistan has claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide bombing the previous day that targeted a meeting of the country's top clerics in the capital, Kabul.
RELIGION June 5, 2018 A Syrian family finds peace, even in squalid, crowded camp The family of seven is crammed into a single tent in a squalid and overcrowded camp for those who fled the fighting near the capital of Damascus.
RELIGION June 5, 2018 Rohingya say Myanmar targeted the educated in genocide The last time Mohammed Hashim saw his brother alive, he begged for his life, his arms bound behind his back as soldiers marched the 35-year-old teacher away.