Advertising

religion

How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice

Profile
Americas

Paris probes why women staff removed from Eiffel Tower for Hindu visit

France

Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group

France

Eiffel Tower reopens after Hindu group apologises for 'sidelining' female staff

France

Marine Le Pen's National Rally plans to "sanction" the wearing of the veil with a fine

France

Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit

France

How Israel reduced Iran’s historic Rafi-Nia synagogue to rubble (1/2)

On the ground
Middle East

Summer festival revives worship of Ancient Greek deities at Mount Olympus

Europe

Vatican excommunicates six ultraconservative bishops over ordination

Europe

Schismatic Catholic society sees six bishops excommunicated by Pope

Europe

Vatican excommunicates ultraconservative breakaway bishops in first crisis for Pope

Europe

Pope Leo to bless newly completed Sagrada Familia tower in Barcelona

Europe

In Spain, Pope Leo focuses on opposition to war and help to migrants

Spain

Muslim worshippers defy blistering heat for Hajj pilgrimage at Mount Arafat

Middle East

‘The aim is to erase our identity’: How south Lebanon’s cultural heritage is going up in smoke

Pope Leo to visit France in September, Vatican says

France

‘Some hide their crosses’: Jerusalem nun attack highlights Israel’s growing anti-Christian problem

Long read
Middle East

Sarah Mullally, first female Archbishop of Canterbury, to meet Pope Leo

Europe

Pope in Equatorial Guinea: Moral authority role risks being 'whitewashed & used to legitimise power'

Africa

Pope vs Trump: Has the week of tension weakened the US president?

Americas

Trump says he won't apologize to Pope Leo after criticism

Americas

Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'

Africa

US Supreme Court rules against ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ minors

Americas

Israeli police bar top Catholic figure in Jerusalem from holding Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre

Middle East

Pope Leo XIV makes historic visit to glitzy Monaco

Europe

Cancer nurse turned archbishop installed as first female Church of England leader

Europe

Former cancer nurse Sarah Mullally to be enthroned as first woman to lead Church of England

Europe

Lebanon: In the Bekaa Valley, a Christian village shelters displaced Shiite families

Middle East

'There never was a plan' behind war in Iran, analyst says

Middle East

What will Iran's new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei be in charge of?

Middle East

Conservative Anglicans challenge historic female leader with rival leadership

Africa
The 51%

Femicide in France's Chechen community prompts protests

France

Walk for Peace: Buddhist monks complete journey from Texas to Washington DC

Americas

Artist wipes out Meloni church fresco after controversy

Europe

Dr. Mohammad: 'Iraq’s Jewish history and heritage is integral to the Iraqi identity'

Middle East

Portugal: meet the DJ priest evangelising through electronic music

Europe

Pope speaks of Gaza's suffering, urges direct talks on Ukraine war in first Christmas blessing

Europe

Iranians celebrate Yalda festival as economic sanctions dampen this year's festivities

Middle East

Prevention, data monitoring 'more useful' in fight against terrorism, expert says

Asia / Pacific

Austrian parliament passes headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14

Europe
French connections

Understanding France's special brand of state secularism, 'laïcité'

France

Pope Leo XIV urges unity in Lebanon visit

Middle East

Celebrating 1700 years: 'Nicene Creed the basic & most fundamental, unifying creed of Christianity'

Middle East

Pope Leo urges Lebanese to embrace reconciliation on visit to crisis-hit country

Middle East

Israel’s new draft law reignites ultra-Orthodox conscription debate

Middle East

Pope visits Blue Mosque, then holds mass in Istanbul

Middle East

France's evangelicals: A growing voice in a secular nation

On the ground
France

King Charles is first head of Church of England to pray with Pope: Analysis by Hendro Munsterman

Italy

British royals in Vatican for historic visit to Pope Leo

Italy

King Charles becomes first head of Church of England to pray with Pope

Italy

King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in Vatican in historic first

Italy

Italy: UK King Charles to meet Pope in display of unity between churches

Italy

King Charles, Pope Leo pray together at Sistine Chapel in historic first

Europe
Revisited

Cults, mass graves, 'encounters with Jesus': In Kenya, freedom of worship comes under scrutiny

Africa

Evangelicalism continues to grow in France

France

Nomination of first female Archbishop of Canterbury sparks mixed reactions in Nigeria

Church of England picks Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop of Canterbury

Europe
Focus

South Africa's Moravian Church at centre of land disputes in Western Cape

Africa

Serbia arrests 11 accused of stirring Jewish-Muslim hate in France, Germany

Europe

At least four dead in shooting and fire at Mormon church in Michigan

Americas
A propos

Evangelical influence in European politics remains limited, expert says

Americas

Evangelical influence in European politics remains limited, expert says

Europe
Truth or Fake

'RaptureTok': Christians prepare for the 'end of the world' in viral craze

The Bright Side: Elderly nuns in Austria escape retirement home to return to convent

Europe

Pigs' heads left outside mosques in Paris region

France

Moroccan feminist accused of 'offending Islam' denied medical release despite health concerns

Africa

This Swedish church is moving 3 miles down the road

Europe

The Bright Side: Spanish firefighters praised for saving historic Cordoba mosque-turned-cathedral

Europe

French police open investigation after Israeli rabbi threatens Macron

France

‘CEO monk’ removed from China’s Shaolin Temple over ‘extremely’ bad behaviour

Asia / Pacific

French authorities question airline over removal of Jewish passengers

France

Netanyahu under mounting political pressure after party quits over military service exemption

Middle East