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Church reshapes Spain's history: did Moors and Christians ever live in peace?
The Cerro de la Virgen site in Calasparra, in south-eastern Spain, shows that a Christian community kept up its liturgical life until the 9th century. Archaeologists say the find points to a more harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims than once assumed.
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Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.
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Euroviews. Coexistence isn’t a medieval memory. Ask the rabbis of the Muslim world
Rabbi Mendy Chitrik argues that Europe should engage more with Jewish communities in Muslim-majority countries, viewing them as living bridges for dialogue, coexistence and cooperation rather than relics of the past.
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Islamic scholarship takes centre stage at Uzbekistan forum
In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan
Researchers, religious leaders and policymakers examined how centuries of Islamic scholarship continue to influence education, scientific research and international cooperation.
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Denmark’s Christian coming-of-age ritual gets a secular rethink
Young Danes are increasingly questioning the religious meaning of confirmation, a Christian rite that has become one of the country’s defining coming-of-age rituals, while turning to secular alternatives that keep the milestone without the church.
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Kuala Lumpur summit explores how faith can empower the youth
In partnership with Muslim World League
Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change.
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Spain: Thousands gather as Pope Leo XIV reaches Barcelona
Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
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Germany: Bavarian lake procession marks centuries-old boat tradition for Corpus Christi
Hundreds of worshippers gathered in Bavaria on 4 June for Seehausen's traditional Corpus Christi lake procession. The event, held annually since 1935, combines religious devotion with local heritage on the waters of Staffelsee.
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Venezuela's Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked "Dancing Devils" in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key cultural tradition.
