Major religions different stances on trans people and gender identity
Around the world, major religions have diverse approaches to gender identity, and the inclusion or exclusion of transgender people.
A bishop and three churchgoers were stabbed at a Church Service in Sydney
Police say a man has been arrested after a bishop and three churchgoers were stabbed in Sydney.
New survey: Pope’s popularity among American catholic declined than before
Francis’ highest favorability rating reached 90% in February 2015.
Pope warns against fuelling a spiral of violence in the Middle East
Pope renewed his call for a ceasefire, humanitarian aid and the release of hostages.
Portugal church sets up compensation fund for child sex abuse victims
A report found at least 4,815 children had been sexually abused by clergy – mostly priests – over seven decades,
Sikhs in England celebrated Vaisakhi
It is being celebrated in England on many different dates – last weekend in Southall and at the end of the month in Leicester.
Charedi Jewish protest at Israel’s law requiring them to serve in the military
Thousands of Charedi orthodox Jews protested in Jerusalem at plans to remove the exemption from army service.
Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
Muslims in France celebrate Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday
On Wednesday, Muslims in France celebrate the end of the fasting practiced during the month of Ramadan.
3 Russians given long sentences for murders described as satanic ritual killings
A Russian court sentenced three people to up to life in prison for murdering people in satanic rituals.