Europe April 8, 2017 Pope to wash feet of inmates in symbolic Easter week ritual Pope Francis will wash the feet of inmates at a prison outside Rome in an Easter week ritual meant to show his willingness to serve even the most marginal of society.
Europe April 8, 2017 French bishop resigns, accused of 'inappropriate' behavior The French Catholic Church says that a French bishop has resigned at the Vatican's suggestion because of accusations of an "inappropriate pastoral attitude." The French Conference of Bishops said in a statement that Pope Francis accepted Monsignor Herve Gaschignard's resignation Thursday, noting the "gravity" of the situation.
Islam April 7, 2017 Muslims to give birth to more babies than all other religious groups by 2035, report finds A new Pew Research analysis has found that more babies will be born to Muslim mothers than mothers of any other religious group, including Christianity, by the year 2035.
Europe April 7, 2017 Russia Supreme Court considers ban on Jehovah's Witnesses Russia's Supreme Court has upheld the decision of a Russian city to ban Jehovah's Witnesses as an extremist group.
Europe April 7, 2017 The Latest: Israeli minister 'certain' Assad behind attack The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria (all times local): 10:30 a.m.
Vatican April 6, 2017 French bishop fired over 'inappropriate' behavior with youth In an unusually swift move, the Vatican on Thursday decided to dismiss a French bishop days after Catholic officials in the country were informed of alleged "inappropriate" gestures and words from the prelate with young people.
RELIGION April 6, 2017 Senior Israeli rabbi compares Syria atrocities to Holocaust Israel's former chief rabbi on Thursday compared the atrocities in Syria to the killing of Jews in World War II and suggested that Israel should intervene to stop the bloodshed in the neighboring country.
RELIGION April 6, 2017 3 accused of killing Muslim for transporting cows in India Indian police say they have arrested three Hindus suspected of beating to death a Muslim man whom they accused of transporting cows for slaughter.
Christianity April 6, 2017 UK mock crucifixion canceled over blasphemy, safety concerns A fundraising event that would imitate a "full crucifixion experience" on people in Manchester was canceled Wednesday over blasphemy and safety concerns.
Europe April 6, 2017 Russian police check suspicious object in St. Petersburg Russian law enforcement agencies are checking a suspicious object at an apartment building in St. Petersburg following a suicide bombing on the city's subway earlier in the week.