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Boko Haram’s Last Stronghold: Taken by Nigerian Forces
Boko Haram has killed over 5,000 civilians between 2009 and 2015. Their last stronghold was recently overtaken by Nigeria. Boko Haram, which means “Group of the…
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Manny Pacquaio combines boxing and faith, prepares for Las Vegas megafight with Floyd Mayweather, Jr
Examining the religious beliefs of world champion professional boxer Manny Pacquaio. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao is almost too good to be true. Nicknamed Manny, this 36-year-old Filipino…
Catholicism
Catholic Church Bishop Urges a Racial Divide Conversation
Illinois bishop urges the Catholic community to try to put themselves in African-American shoes to better understand the country’s ‘racial divide.’ Bishop Edward K. Braxton of…
Issues
Judge Claims ‘Killing Jews’ Ad Is Protected Under Freedom Of Speech
The “Killing Jews” bus ads can run on NYC buses and Trains under the rule of freedom of Speech. Freedom of Speech has been something constantly…
Entertainment
Interfaith Initiative Aims to End Global Poverty by 2030
World Bank urges global leaders to unite and put an end to impoverishment around the world. The World Bank has launched an interfaith initiative aimed at…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Talks to Televisa About His First Two Years As Pope
Pope Francis talks to Televisa about his first two years as Pope in this quintessential interview from the Catholic leader. This article was originally published by…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
Entertainment
Former President of Mormon Church, Gordon B. Hinckley, Gives First Ever Interview
In this interview, originally airing April 7, 1996, Gordon B. Hinckley, former president and prophet of the Mormon church, did an unprecedented interview with 60 Minutes‘…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
Buddhism
Oprah’s 2001 Interview with The Dalai Lama on Happiness, Gratitude, and Meditation
In a monumental interview published in O, The Oprah Magazine in 2001, Oprah talks to the spiritual leader to get a Buddhist view about values important…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
Features
New #InTheirOwnWords Series Showcases Significant Interviews with World Religion Leaders and Founders
World Religion News is excited to announce the launch of our “#InTheirOwnWords” series, in which we’ve collected historically defining interviews with world religion founders and leaders.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Apr 24, 2015
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Scientology Helped Us Deal with Our Daughter’s Battle with Cancer
Stephanie and Russ Croman and their three daughters. Scientologist parents Stephanie and Russ Croman describe how going Clear helped them through their daughter’s devastating cancer diagnosis.…
Ethics
Australian Woman Celebrated for Defending Muslim Couple
In an incident caught on tape, a Sydney woman defends a Muslim couple from an elderly woman’s disrespectful criticisms. Riding home on the train one day,…
Catholicism
Major SCOTUS Decision for Marriage in Obergefell v Hodges
Supreme Court will make an important decision in the ongoing same-sex marriage debate with the Obergefell v. Hodges case. Over 30 cases hang in the balance that…