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Under pressure, UK to reconsider asylum application of Iranian Christian
The British Home Office has agreed to reconsider the asylum claim of an Iranian Christian, after it was shown on... Read more
Muslim denied presence of imam at his execution in Alabama
A Muslim man convicted of murder has been executed in Alabama without his imam present, despite the man’s requests to... Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
Popes in the Middle East: Highlights of papal outreach in the region
Pope Francis is set to celebrate the first papal Mass on the Arabian peninsula next week during his Feb. 3-5... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Abu Dhabi in February 2019
Pope Francis will travel to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates Feb. 3-5 to participate in an international interfaith... Read more
European court upholds conviction of woman accused of insulting Muhammed
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) this week upheld a conviction against an Austrian woman who called the Islamic... Read more
Iceland's possible circumcision ban raises religious liberty questions
An Icelandic bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons has given rise to opposition from various religious groups, including... Read more
Nigerian bishop condemns “cries of shrill Islamization”
Bishop Matthew Kukah has decried “cries of shrill Islamization across the land,” enabled by government corruption, according to a Jan.... Read more
Analysis: Cardinal Rai begins strategic call for Saudi religious freedom
The first cardinal to be officially invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, has... Read more
How can Saudi Arabia counter violent extremism? Religious freedom, expert says
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman has suggested a turn towards moderate Islam, especially among younger Saudis who want... Read more
Imams, religious leaders voice 'utter disgust' after London attack
More than 130 imams and religious leaders throughout the UK have joined voices in strongly condemning recent terrorist attacks in... Read more
Dialogue is essential, Pope Francis tells British Muslim leaders
Pope Francis met Wednesday with a delegation of Muslim leaders from Great Britain along with Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster... Read more
Priest: We need to praise what is good, true in the Muslim faith
Not only is there a good deal in common between Muslims and Christians, but Catholics are called to respect and... Read more
In Pakistan, mass arrests halt rally backing blasphemy law
Supporters of Pakistan’s strict blasphemy law attempted to march in Lahore on Wednesday, but were thwarted when police made more... Read more
In Indonesia, Christian governor rejects blasphemy charge
The Christian governor of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, could face stiff penalties if convicted of insulting the Quran –... Read more
In Pakistan, 13 sentenced over lynching of Christian couple
Five men in Pakistan's Punjab province were sentenced to death last week for their leading role in the November 2014... Read more
For religious freedom advocates, a 'Muslim registry' is inconceivable
The incoming Trump administration’s immigration policy must avoid a religious registry or any “stigmatizing” of religious groups, religious freedom advocates... Read more
Vatican bishop lays out 'roadmap' for dialogue with Islam
There is a roadmap for dialogue with Islam, and its three landmarks are peace, justice and education, says a leading... Read more
Catholic and Shia Muslim leaders unite to condemn WMDs, terrorism
Shia Muslim religious leaders from Iran and U.S. Catholic bishops say they have a common fight against weapons of mass... Read more
Muslims in France, Italy attend Mass in solidarity with Fr Hamel
Following the murder of Fr. Jacques Hamel by terrorists who pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, Muslims across France and... Read more
