Vatican June 28, 2017 Vatican cardinal hit with multiple sexual assault offenses George Pell, the third most powerful figure in the Vatican behind the Pope, has been charged with multiple sexual assault offenses.
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Travel ban a blow to Sudan refugees awaiting US resettlement Dozens of Sudanese activists living in Egypt as refugees, many of whom fled fundamentalist Islamic militias and were close to approval for resettlement in the United States, now face legal limbo after the Supreme Court partially reinstated President Donald Trump's travel ban on six Muslim nations, including Sudan.
VIDEO June 28, 2017 New law lets teachers to add bible teachings to lesson plans The ACLU has concerns
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Pope gives prestigious red hats to 5 new cardinals Pope Francis is leading a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica to give the Catholic church five new cardinals.
World June 28, 2017 Targeted Shiites take their protest to Pakistani capital Battered by bombings that have killed scores of people, Pakistan's Shiite Muslims on Wednesday took their protests to the Pakistani capital.
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Thousands gather in India to protest attacks on Muslims Thousands of Indians have gathered in several cities to protest recent violent attacks across the country targeting minority Muslims.
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Pakistan: India keeping Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan says India has refused to allow some 300 Sikh pilgrims to cross the border to observe a major religious holiday.
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Pope repudiates 'martyr' moniker for suicide bombers Pope Francis has repudiated the idea that suicide bombers can be considered "martyrs," saying true martyrs don't harm others but rather are meek, honest and persecuted for their faith as true children of God.
RELIGION June 28, 2017 Iran says US travel ban is 'racist' and 'unfair' Iran says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to reinstate parts of a travel ban applied to six Muslim-majority countries is "racist" and "unfair."
World June 27, 2017 Mali bishop pledges to make cardinal's ceremony amid scandal An ailing Mali archbishop facing allegations of financial impropriety has assured the Vatican he plans to show up at St. Peter's Basilica to be made a cardinal by Pope Francis.