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The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy
The first woman with a headscarf graduated from the Turkish Military Academy
Christianity
Bishop fell in love with an author of erotic novels
When Spanish Bishop Javier Novel resigned last month, the Catholic Church said briefly that it was a matter of "personal reasons." It is now clear that Javier Novel has fallen...
News
Armenia: Conference on international religious freedom and peace
“Places of worship are meant to be places of peace, wisdom, and spirituality,” says Rev. Christian Krieger, president of the Conference of European Churches. “All religions, and all political and…
America
Playing Jesus Christ “honor of my spiritual life, and a childhood dream realized”
The Actor Who Portrays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’ is Aware of the Honor and Responsibility He Now Bears Jonathan Roumie, a devout Roman Catholic, tells the Irish Times he was inspired in his portrayal...
News
World Summit against Forced Organ Harvesting: An Alarm to Humankind
More than 35 international experts will discuss the abusive practice from medical, legal, political, news media, civil society and policy-making perspectives to elaborate on the impact of the atrocity of…
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Viewing Taliban threat, Pakistan churches step up security
Churches across Pakistan have stepped up security in response to the threat of terrorist attacks following the Taliban's return to power in neighboring Afghanistan.
America
Profiles in Faith: Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein
Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein is one of the leading lights of Reform Judaism — the largest denomination of Jews in the America, representing 33 percent of American Jews. He served...
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“United in its embrace”: Chiefs in Vanuatu reflect on temple’s unifying role
As anticipation builds for the completion of the Bahá’í House of Worship, chiefs and local leaders convey feelings of joy and a strong sense of hope for the future.
Europe
Because they are trusted, faith communities are vital in COVID fight, says WHO chief
Faith communities, because they are trusted, governments, international organizations, foundations, the private sector, and civil society organizations are essential in every response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of the…