1+ hour, 59+ min ago  (568+ words) A group of residents has set up a campaign to prevent what they describe as "opportunistic and unsustainable" housing development in their village - with a potential project linked to the Church of England said to be causing particular concern. Members…...

9+ hour, 51+ min ago  (240+ words) Lawyers for Catholic parishes are lobbying in federal court to come up with a process to weed out invalid claims as the Archdiocese of Baltimore's bankruptcy case continues. Among legal maneuvers dominating the discussion, Baltimore's Catholic parishes are now seeking…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (18+ words) Muslims journey from West Bank to Jerusalem for Ramadan prayers, but some blocked by Israeli restrictions'Yahoo News Canada...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (490+ words) As we mark the holy month of Ramadan, thousands of Muslim families across Quebec have entered a period of fasting, prayer, reflection and service. For many, Ramadan is understood simply as abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset....

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (42+ words) Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered in Detroit as being 'bigger than life'Yahoo News Canada Known globally for his activism, the Rev. Jesse Jackson's impact was deeply felt in Detroit, where he inspired generations of leaders and fought tirelessly…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (642+ words) A month of fasting for Muslims across the UK as Ramadan, one of the most important dates in the Islamic calendar, begins later this week. The 30-day period will see many abstain from food, drink and water during daylight hours,…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (130+ words) Crowds thronged Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple for Shivaratri, where worship, music and a rare legal tolerance of marijuana marked the festival.View on euronews Nepal marked Shivaratri on Sunday as crowds filled Kathmandu and queued for hours at Pashupatinath Temple. Tens…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (631+ words) Ramadan is followed by the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. This year, the start of Ramadan is expected around the same time as Ash…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (884+ words) As Muslims fast from dawn to dusk during Ramadan, an important aspect of their faith is their role as stewards of God on Earth. One way Muslims do this is through the practice of Zakat, an obligatory kind of charity…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (13+ words) Buddhist monks complete 3,700-kilometre 'Walk for Peace' to Washington'Yahoo News Canada...