RELIGION June 14, 2017 Turkey opens Syrian border crossings for Ramadan visits Thousands of Syrian refugees are returning home for a visit during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, after Turkey temporarily opened two border crossings with its war-torn neighbor.
RELIGION June 14, 2017 China investigating if slain pair was preaching in Pakistan China says it is investigating claims that two of its citizens were engaged in illegal preaching before they were killed by Islamic extremists in Pakistan.
RELIGION June 13, 2017 Pope Francis names new Indianapolis archbishop Pope Francis has named Monsignor Charles Thompson as the new archbishop of Indianapolis, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
Islam June 13, 2017 Norway moves to ban full-face veils in schools, universities Lawmakers in Norway on Monday pushed a plan to ban full-face veils in schools and universities, in a move that follows several other European countries.
RELIGION June 13, 2017 Warsaw Muslims call off event following far-right threats The Muslim community in Warsaw has canceled a public event aimed at countering stereotypes about Islam after receiving threats from far-right nationalists.
RELIGION June 13, 2017 Pope names bioethics advisers in closely watched appointment Pope Francis has selected the members of his bioethics advisory board, a closely watched appointment because the commission had previously reflected the conservative vision of sexual morality and life issues championed by the past two popes.
RELIGION June 13, 2017 Taiwan down to 20 allies as Beijing steps up the pressure Panama's switching of diplomatic relations from Taiwan to China on Tuesday deprives Taipei of one of its most important and influential allies.
RELIGION June 12, 2017 Islamic State calls for Ramadan attacks in US, Europe The Islamic State group is calling on supporters to carry out attacks in the United States and Europe during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan that began two weeks ago.
World June 12, 2017 Bangladesh arrests 6 suspected Islamist militants Police say security officials in Bangladesh's capital have arrested six members of a banned militant group and accused them of planning to kill an outspoken Islamic scholar for his stand against religious extremism.