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Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso
“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more
How difficult is it to be a Christian in Turkey? What you need to know
Terrorists stormed a Catholic church during Mass on Sunday in Istanbul, Turkey, killing one person by shooting him in the... Read more
Catholics call for opening of canonization cause for sacristan slain by jihadist in Spain
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta in southern Spain has begun to receive requests to promote the canonization process of... Read more
‘No wiggle room’: Muslim parents object to LGBT curriculum at Minnesota charter school
Muslim parents at a Minnesota public charter school are objecting to books that teach about same-sex attraction and gender identity... Read more
Nigerian teen whose Christian conversion triggered death threats granted restraining order
Following threats by family members, the young woman sought a restraining order against her father and brothers. Read more
The Lebanese saint who unites Christians and Muslims
St. Charbel Makhlouf is known in Lebanon for the miraculous healings of those who visit his tomb to seek his... Read more
After meeting Pope Francis, leader invites France’s Muslims to pray for peace in Ukraine
The pope has asked people worldwide to fast and pray for an end to the conflict. Read more
Austrian court strikes down ban on Muslim headscarves in schools
A ban on headscarves for elementary school students was discriminatory and unconstitutional because it singled out Muslim girls' headscarves, the... Read more
Burkini dispute shuts down public pools in one French town
Reviving a three-year old debate over what constitutes appropriate swimwear for women at the beach, a French city shut down... Read more
Muslim woman who declined handshake wins labor case in Sweden
A labor court in Sweden has sided with a Muslim woman whose job interview was cut short when she refused... Read more
True story of Christian-Muslim solidarity nominated for an Oscar
Amid the crime thrillers, historical dramas and love stories at the Oscars this year, one little-noticed short film tells a... Read more
In deadly CAR conflict, Catholic seminary shelters 2,000 Muslims
Thousands of Muslim refugees have fled deadly militias in the Central African Republic thanks to Bangassou’s Bishop Juan José Aguirre... Read more
Christians and Muslims are both concerned for the future of UK pharmacists
Proposed standards for U.K. medical professionals could force them to violate their religious beliefs on the job, both Christian and... Read more
Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa
As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more
Overturn of burkini ban does not end France's cultural debate
The lifting of a controversial burkini ban in one beach town along the French Riviera may signal an end to... Read more
Could Trump's Muslim ban threaten everyone's religious freedom?
A prominent proposal by GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump would ban Muslim immigrants from entering the U.S. and would monitor... Read more
We know how to reform Islam – it's time to actually do it, Muslims say
Islam needs a “reformation” that can only be achieved by Muslims speaking out against extremism and promoting human rights, said... Read more
Don’t let youth fall prey to Islamic extremism, French Muslim leaders say
France’s leading Muslim organization has called on Muslims to counter radical forms of Islam, especially in the wake of the... Read more
For Cardinal Mamberti, dialogue with Muslims is a must
Among all the difficult situations in the world, the Middle East situation – including the plight of the region’s Christians... Read more
Beard meets religious freedom in distinctive Court decision
In a rare unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a Muslim prisoner in Arkansas must be allowed... Read more
