Catholicism
How One Man Went from Drug Addict to Catholic Priest
Father Donald Calloway is a former drug runner turned Catholic priest. Father Donald Calloway began his spiritual journey one despairing night in his room when he…
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Agnosticism
President Obama Signs Bill Specifically Granting Atheists Protection Against Persecution
The Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act will not only protect the rights of the religious, but of the non-religious too and prevent harassment of…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Wants Catholics to Focus on Jesus This Christmas
The Holy Father reminds the faithful about Christ’s humble birth; advises Catholics to draw inspiration from Mary and Joseph. Pope Francis gave a call on Sunday…
Agnosticism
20 Years of PBS Show ‘Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly’ Come to an End Feb. 24, 2017
The PBS show Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly to air final episode in 2017. The award-winning weekly public television series, Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly is coming to…
Catholicism
After 30 Years, Scorsese’s Faith-Based Film ‘Silence’ is Being Released
Martin Scorsese’s Silence: 30 Years in the Making Martin Scorsese, a Roman Catholic, has had a deep and involving relationship with his faith which has been…
Anglicanism
Which Religious Groups are the Most Educated?
Muslims and Hindus are the lowest educated groups, but both are making gigantic leaps in increasing their education levels. The most highly educated are the Jews,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 15, 2016
Catholicism
Pope Francis Sends Letter to Syrian President Urging to Maintain Peace
The Pope has urged Bashar-al Assad to uphold the laws of humanity in Syria through a letter sent through Cardinal Mario Zenari. The situation in Aleppo…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Turns 80 on Saturday: Here’s How to Send Him A Birthday Greeting
Ahead of the 80th birthday of Pope Francis, email addresses in eight languages are allowing the faithful to send their wishes. The Vatican has created eight…
Catholicism
This is Why Muslims in Italy are Celebrating Christmas
Italy’s Muslim refugees are joining in on Christmas festivities to assimilate into the culture. In a country where 95 percent of the population is Catholic, any…
Catholicism
No Gay Catholic Priests, Vatican Reaffirms
The document is a reaffirmation of a 2005 statement by the Church that gay men should not be admitted into seminaries. The Vatican has angered the…
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Agnosticism
Winter Religious Holidays Around the World [Infographic]
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WRN Editorial Staff
Dec 9, 2016
Catholicism
Pope Compares Spreading of Fake News to Feces Obsession
“Disinformation is probably the greatest damage that the media can do,” said Pope Francis. In an interview for the Wednesday issue of a Belgian Catholic weekly,…