2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1005+ words) The Church of the Holy Sepulcher was built over the spots where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and rose from the dead. Through many centuries, as Muslim rulers governed this region and changing politics affected the influence of religious…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (1066+ words) They are growing in numbers and in political and cultural clout. That’s bringing their vision of faith, Jewish identity and civic practices into conflict with other Israelis, both religious and secular. Distrust spirals on all sides. Mass protests over proposed…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (159+ words) Compass Church will hold “Worship Without Walls", a communitywide day of service across Cape Girardeau, on Sunday, Sept. 6. The event will replace the church’s traditional worship service. Projects include a mobile food pantry, volunteer work with animals at SEMO Pets,…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (587+ words) Hundreds of people took part in the consecration of the monument, which towers 55.6 meters (182 feet) over Konotopie in central Poland, the home of fewer than 150 people. While helicopters scattered miniature red roses over the crowd, priests in white robes celebrated…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1023+ words) Many Christians in Israel, who make up less than 2% of the country’s population, are worried visible signs of their faith will draw harassment, which has increased as multiple conflicts grip the region. “I’m scared after the sister was beat up,…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1100+ words) It was Shavuot, the Jewish holiday commemorating God giving the Torah to Moses. Hallegua reached the 458-year-old Paradesi Synagogue where he knew he would pray alone — without a minyan, the quorum of 10 males required for a communal service there. Hallegua…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (151+ words) Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims are making their way to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala ahead of Arbaeen, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. Many walk for days while others travel from neighboring countries, including Iran, crossing…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (237+ words) “Hi,” she said softly as she sat down across from Leo at his desk in the Apostolic Palace. Wearing a crucifix necklace and hair in her trademark braids, Smith has become an increasingly visible presence at the Vatican thanks to…...