Christianity April 28, 2016 We must act now to stop the Middle East genocide We know that ISIS has killed thousands of Christians in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.
RELIGION April 28, 2016 Jordan bans Lebanese band, says songs contradict religion A popular Lebanese rock band says Jordanian authorities have banned them from performing because their songs promote religious and sexual freedom.
VIDEO April 27, 2016 How does religious freedom apply to servicemembers? Shannon Bream provides insight
RELIGION April 27, 2016 Poll: Wide differences in Muslim views on political Islam A survey conducted in 10 Muslim-majority countries found "striking" differences in the extent to which people believe the Quran should influence a nation's laws.
RELIGION April 27, 2016 AP INTERVIEW: Saudi prince unveils plans to welcome tourists Saudi Arabia will begin issuing select tourist visas soon to welcome tens of thousands of foreigners a year, part of a sweeping national reform plan.
Europe April 27, 2016 Turkish PM: new charter to stay secular; not 'authoritarian' Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has reaffirmed that Turkey's new constitution will remain secular, days after the parliament speaker sparked controversy by saying that the Muslim-majority country should have a basic charter based on religion.
RELIGION April 27, 2016 Bangladesh jails 2 Hindu teachers for insulting Islam A court has jailed two teachers in southern Bangladesh for making derogatory comments about Islam and the Prophet Muhammad.
RELIGION April 27, 2016 Pakistani Sikhs open temple after 73 years, risking attacks An armed policeman stood guard outside the 300-year-old Sikh temple, known as a gurdwara, in northwest Pakistan.
US April 27, 2016 Archbishop of Havana, key figure in US detente, steps down The Vatican says Cardinal Jaime Ortega, who oversaw a warming of relations with the Communist government and played a role in the secret negotiations that led to U.S.-Cuba detente, has stepped down.
Faith April 26, 2016 Are the World's Largest Megachurches in North America? Many North American megachurches are dwarfed when compared to the weekly attendance of some megachurches around the globe.