no comment Mexicans visit giant baby Jesus statue to toast Christmas Thousands of Mexicans have paid a visit to one of the world's largest baby Jesus figures to celebrate the birth of Christ. 25/12/2019
Inspire Middle East World Tolerance Summit: Saudi Princess says Islamophobia is “a mindset” It was the United Arab Emirates’ first President, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who declared to his young nation that “tolerance is a duty.” 22/11/2019
Inspire Middle East Imam who survived Christchurch mosque attacks talks trauma and calls for unity During the World Tolerance Summit in the United Arab Emirates, the Imam of New Zealand’s Al Noor Mosque, Sheikh Gamal Fouda, spread the message that an “evil ideology will never triumph over love and unity.” 22/11/2019
Inspire Middle East Here’s how tolerance is reshaping mindsets in the MENA region Tolerance holds different meanings for different people. 22/11/2019
France Macron condemns those who use secularism to 'sow hatred and division' Macron spoke about the French concept of "laïcité" or secularism, at the inauguration of a European Centre for Judaism. 30/10/2019
France Veil back in the spotlight in France as politicians debate new law The issue is being debated in the wake of a shocking attack at a mosque in Bayonne, where two elderly worshippers were injured by gunshots. 29/10/2019
no comment India celebrates Diwali with lights and firecrackers Hindus across India celebrated Diwali by illuminating their homes with lights and candles and offering prayers. 28/10/2019
no comment Millions march in Shiite pilgrimage and Peruvians parade Millions march in Iraq in annual Shiite pilgrimage and Peruvians parade their patron Lord of Miracles through Lima's streets. 19/10/2019
no comment Local pets blessed by priest in in Lima, Peru Catholics brought their cats, dogs, turtles and birds, among other animals, to receive blessings. 07/10/2019
no comment Snakes and turtles among pets at Manila blessing Dozens of pet owners brought their dogs, cats, turtles and snakes to Malate Church in Manila on Sunday for the annual blessing of animals 06/10/2019
no comment Cleaning operation at Western Wall in Jerusalem Twice a year, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch of the Western Wall oversees the collection of thousands of notes to ensure there's always room for more 24/09/2019
no comment Devotees bid farewell to Ganesh at festival climax Thousands of devotees gathered in Mumbai to bid farewell to the popular elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh, after a ten-day festival to celebrate his birth. 12/09/2019
Good Morning Europe Inside Iran: defiant Iranians celebrate their Islamic faith Life goes on for regular Iranians despite the crush of international sanctions. 10/09/2019
Cuba Watch: Catholics and Yoruba unite to celebrate Cuba's patron saint Hundreds of religious pilgrims walked through Old Havana to celebrate the Virgin of Charity, Cuba's patron saint. 09/09/2019
no comment Pope Francis leads Mass on last day in Mozambique Pope Francis, ending his visit to Mozambique, said a mass for some 60,000 people in Maputo's national stadium. Pope Francis wrapped up his visit to Mozambique on Friday by consoling HIV-infected mothers and children. 06/09/2019
no comment Pope Francis in Mozambique on first leg of Sub-Saharan Africa trip Pope Francis arrived in the Mozambique capital of Maputo on Thursday on the first leg of his three-nation visit. 05/09/2019
no comment Pilgrims dance in cosmic energy ritual in Bulgaria Some 2,500 followers of a spiritual society gathered next to a glacial lake high in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains to celebrate their divine new year. 22/08/2019
Italy Watch: Salvini kisses rosary after criticism over religious symbols It wasn't just his "irresponsible", "reckless" and "alarming" behaviour as a politician that earned Matteo Salvini the ire of Giuseppe Conte in his resignation speech Tuesday. 20/08/2019
View From adventure golf to indoor slides – is faith winning or losing young people? ǀ View The challenge of involving younger people is a common concern for many churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship. 16/08/2019
World Is bias against left handers 'the last acceptable bigotry'? The Latin word “sinister” is originally said to have meant “of the left side” only later becoming “evil”. 13/08/2019
View The book every Democratic presidential candidate should read before 2020 ǀ View [Chris Arnade] spent much of 2015 and 2016 talking to countless individuals throughout the country who haven’t traditionally been included in the cultural conversation — the “back row,” as he dubbed them. 11/08/2019
Japan Watch: Worshippers dust the statue of Buddha ahead of festival On Wednesday morning, priests conducted a ceremony to temporarily remove the Buddha's soul from the statue 07/08/2019
United Kingdom Rochester Cathedral turns medieval nave into mini-golf course The "play and pray" initiative is aimed at attracting a younger audience. 02/08/2019
no comment 'Pray and play': English cathedral unveils crazy golf course The nave of Rochester Cathedral is home to a nine-hole course each including a model of a different type of bridge 02/08/2019
no comment Mass baptisms performed in Russia to celebrate Christianity Mass baptism rituals took place across Russia on Sunday to recall the introduction of Christianity as a state religion in ancient Russia more than a thousand years ago. 29/07/2019
Paraguay Watch: Parade of plumed Paraguayans celebrate their patron saint Other folktales say that the town was plagued by attacks from the indigenous Guarani people, who resisted the settlers' occupation of the land. 25/07/2019
