Religion

Francis defies security fears and pandemic to visit one of the world’s oldest and most persecuted Christian communities.

The pope has called for an end to acts of violence, extremism and intolerance.

Pope Francis travelled to the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq to reinforce his message of interfaith tolerance.

The pontiff met Ali al-Sistani in holy city of Najaf to urge Muslims to embrace Iraq’s beleaguered Christians.

Pope Francis expected to visit the ancient southern Iraqi city of Ur on Saturday.

Pope says he felt duty-bound to visit Iraq because the country had suffered so much for so long.

The pontiff lands in Baghdad in highly symbolic visit for dwindling Iraqi Christian communities affected by conflict.

Saudi health ministry said having a coronavirus vaccine is a must in order to participate in this year’s Hajj.

Only a few women are understood to wear facial coverings in Switzerland, where a vote will take place on March 7.

As Siddique Kappan’s alleged link with controversial Muslim group is probed, family says arrest part of media crackdown.

India’s West Bengal – home to 100 million people – has seen rising Hindu nationalism, prompting concerns among Muslims.

Controversial ban imposed since March last year lifted after months of protests by Muslim and rights groups.

They were the leaders of the US Civil Rights era, but what role do Black clergy play in today’s BLM movement?

Suspects Philippine military calls ‘potential suicide bombers’ face illegal possession of explosives charges.