In his first Urbi et Orbi message, the pontiff framed peace as dialogue, nonviolence and a change of heart in a world growing used
PARIS — A significant new report from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has sent shockwaves through the international religious freedom
A US envoy’s theology-laced comments collide with diplomacy—reopening questions about religion’s role in foreign policy and the risks of sacred language in a volatile
As Ramadan opened in Jerusalem, the compound Muslims know as Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jews revere as the Temple Mount again became the focal point
A split federal appeals court says the challenge is premature—setting up a new front in America’s church–state battles over public education. A closely divided
In the shadow of the Vatican's diplomatic corridors, where the dome of St. Peter's Basilica dominates the Roman skyline, a curious ritual unfolds each
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning some actions of Türkiye's authorities for what it describes as the targeted expulsion of foreign Christians
It seemed innocent enough, a post from “Sesame Street” saying “Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected
Human life cannot be wrongfully destroyed without incurring the wrath of a holy God—Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker (concurring that frozen embryos
On June 26 in Sudan, Maryam Alsyed Tiyrab was convicted and sentenced to execution by stoning on a charge of adultery, a violation of