Christianity
Iraqi Muslim Builds Cross After Original is Destroyed by ISIS
Marwan’s action represents the support and concern that the greater Muslim community has for the persecuted Christians in Iraq. An Iraqi Muslim built a cross out…
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Catholicism
Feast of San Antonio de Abad is a Catholic Holiday Blessing Animals
Bless animals on St. Anthony’s feast In the Roman Catholic calendar, January 17 is a special day dedicated to San Antonio de Abad, Saint Anthony Abbott…
Catholicism
Advocates for Religious Freedom Split on Views of LGBT Issues
Orthodox Christians and liberals harbor different views on gay rights. Influential conservative Christians in the United States, comprised of leaders from almost 90 churches, evangelical seminaries,…
Celebrity
Morgan Freeman Explains How Christianity, Judaism and Islam All Started
Morgan Freeman tells the origins of three major world religions in the second season of The Story of God National Geographic, known for its matter-of-fact scientific…
Catholicism
Vatican Wants Young People to Help With Next Synod
The Vatican looks for answers from the young to influence the goals of the next meeting of the world’s bishops. Pope Francis has reached out to…
Anglicanism
American Bible Society to Build $60M ‘Faith & Liberty Discovery Center’ Next to Independence Mall
The American Bible Society wants to showcase the importance the Bible has on American life. The American Bible Society based in Philadelphia has unveiled plans to…
Bahá'í Faith
World Religion Day Strengthens Interfaith Understanding
World Religion Day, started by the Baha’i Faith in the 1940s, helps to build understanding across religious groups. On January 15, different faiths across the world…
Featured Contributors
“Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that” – Dr. King’s Words Still Ring True Today
Featured Contributor Shehla Ahmad reflects on how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words are so relevant to today’s society. “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love…
Anglicanism
Pagan Community Space Opens in Montreal Anglican Church
Christians and Pagans are sharing a space in Montreal, ushering in a new era of interfaith relationships in the city. After being told their rental space…
Hinduism
Teacher Talking About Yoga is Arrested in Russia For Illegal Missionary Activity
Arrest has been made based on testimony from witnesses who insist the teacher was trying to spread Hinduism. A yoga teacher in Russia was arrested in…
Catholicism
McDonald’s Next to Vatican to Offer Free Meals to the Homeless
In the face of severe opposition by Vatican Cardinals, McDonald’s finds a way to get popular support. McDonald’s announced that it would be providing free meals…
Islam
Sellers Ordered to Stop Selling Burqas in Morocco
Moroccan government aims at stepping up national security by banning the full veil; hijabs still allowed. The government of Morocco has taken its fight against Islamic…