Major Archbishop Shevchuk and other religious leaders emphasize that freedom must not be taken for granted as Ukraine marks 35 years of independence while in its 236th week of war, calling for national unity and sustained international support.
German church leaders in Saxony-Anhalt are actively campaigning against the far-right AfD party ahead of September's state election, warning of its ethnonationalist agenda and calling it incompatible with Christian values.
Hindu pilgrims undertake spiritual treks to Mount Kailash on the Nepal-Tibet border, seeking divine awakening in a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Demonstrators protested a 'Universal Oneness' celebration in New York City hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of India's RSS Hindu nationalist organization.
Anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing on South African social media, but rural communities show tolerance and integration. Religious leaders debate whether online hate represents genuine societal Islamophobia or a marginal phenomenon amplified by algorithms.
A political figure apologized for comments made in response to an attack on a Michigan synagogue, addressing criticism over the initial remarks.
An NBC News team and Palestinian woman were attacked by masked Israeli settlers in the West Bank, marking an escalation in settler violence against journalists and Palestinians in the occupied territory.
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck near Chivhu, Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people. The crash highlights the country's ongoing road safety crisis.
O Papa Leão XIV realizou uma procissão mariana histórica no Lago Albano, em Castel Gandolfo, apelando para que o amor seja o caminho da vida e que a humanidade não seja desfigurada pelo mal.
Ratko Mladić, architect of the Srebrenica genocide and commander of Bosnian Serb forces responsible for ~100,000 deaths, died in prison. Victims condemn his glorification in Serbia while warning his ideology persists.
Pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash, sacred to four major religions, were caught in severe flooding across Nepal and Tibet, disrupting spiritual journeys to the revered peak.
O Papa manifestou pesar pela morte do Rei Harald V da Noruega, aos 89 anos. O monarca, que reinou por décadas, era conhecido por sua ligação com o Brasil e seu papel como símbolo nacional.
National Faith HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2026, observed August 30, unites faith communities to combat HIV stigma and create safe spaces for those living with HIV across America.
Greek Orthodox priest and experimental musician Father Dionysios Tabakis clarified his stance on homosexuality and past associations with far-right politics, stating his views align with Orthodox church doctrine while emphasizing love and acceptance.
Ratko Mladic, general condenado por genocídio e crimes de guerra durante a guerra da Bósnia, faleceu aos 84 anos sob custódia em Haia, onde cumpria sentença perpétua.
El Papa reafirma que la reforma litúrgica del Concilio Vaticano II se inserta en la tradición viva de la Iglesia, rechazando abusos litúrgicos y pidiendo responsabilidad a obispos y sacerdotes.
More than 100 Indian pilgrims are missing following devastating floods in Nepal, many traveling to or from Mount Kailash, a sacred Hindu pilgrimage site.
Girl Scouts USA denies teaching religion while acknowledging independent faith organizations run optional Islamic programs including prayer and hijab lessons, sparking debate over religious inclusion in youth organizations.
Pope Leo XIV advocates for active lay participation in liturgy as essential to spiritual relationship with God, defending Vatican II's liturgical reforms as necessary for meaningful engagement.
Dolly Parton's extensive philanthropic work was driven by her fundamental belief in human goodness and desire to help others.
Papa Leão XIV reafirma que a participação dos fiéis na liturgia não pode ser passiva, defendendo as reformas do Vaticano II e o engajamento ativo dos católicos nas celebrações.
Partidos de extrema derecha en España y Europa instrumentalizan el islam como símbolo de amenaza identitaria, desde prohibiciones de prendas religiosas hasta vetos a menús halal, replicando una estrategia global de polarización electoral.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled at Madison Square Garden, citing the group's exclusionary vision and ties to India's ruling BJP.
A editora Ubu inaugura festival de quatro dias com entrada gratuita para celebrar dez anos, reunindo intelectuais e autores em São Paulo com programação que aborda colonialismo, cosmopolíticas indígenas e tecnologia.
Multi-faith parents sued Palo Alto High School alleging students were given hijabs and Qurans during a mosque field trip without consent as part of a Social Justice curriculum, raising First Amendment concerns.
