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Azza Karam: Among the Pilgrims of Peace
“Portraits in Faith” is a section dedicated to highlighting the lives and legacies of individuals who champion interfaith dialogue, religious freedom, and global peace. In the quiet, persistent work of…
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Faith Under Fire: How Russia’s War in Ukraine Became a Crusade Against Religious Freedom
In the shattered remains of a once-thriving Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) parish in Crimea, a single icon hangs askew on a cracked wall. Its gold leaf tarnished, the image…
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The Watchdog on Trial: How MIVILUDES Lost Its Credibility
PARIS — On a warm June morning in 2024, the Administrative Court of Paris delivered a verdict that sent ripples through France’s secular institutions. The court ruled that the MIVILUDES…
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HELP Awards 2025 Celebrate Global Volunteers and Community Unity at Scientology Church in Dublin
KINGNEWSWIRE / Press release // DUBLIN, IRELAND — Under the banner of International Volunteer Recognition Day, the 2025 HELP Awards illuminated the power of collective action, honoring over 20 individuals and…
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The Quiet Pursuit of Truth: Jan Figel’s Mission for Religious Freedom
Portrait in Faith - Jan Figel has the demeanor of someone who is neither in a hurry nor easily rattled. He carries with him the quiet assurance of someone who…
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Vatican Sets May 7 as Start Date for Conclave to Elect New Pope After Death of Francis
Rome, April 28, 2025 — Following the solemn funeral of Pope Francis this past Saturday, and which was attended mainly by catholics but warmly accompanied christians of all denominations, muslims,…
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Portrait – Baba Mondi: A Bridge of Faith
“Portraits in Faith” is a section dedicated to highlighting the lives and legacies of individuals who champion interfaith dialogue, religious freedom, and global peace. On the southern edge of Tirana,…
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ReligActu.fr: A Pioneering Media Venture in France’s Religious Landscape
In an era where news outlets are increasingly fragmented and specialized, a new online platform is emerging in France that could soon fill a vital gap in the media landscape.…
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The Discriminatory Nature of Germany’s “Sect Filters”: A Legal and Moral Critique
Germany has long been regarded as a bastion of constitutional democracy and a vocal defender of human rights on the international stage. Yet one discriminatory practice has persisted quietly within…
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Global Interfaith Leaders Honored with Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize
On April 22, 2025, Hofstra University in New York awarded the prestigious Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2024 to two global leaders in interfaith cooperation: the United Religions Initiative (URI) and…