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Spring will come earlier this year, says groundhog Phil

Phil did not see his shadow on Sunday, which means that spring comes earlier this year.

France

France debates blasphemy after teen posts viral anti-Islam video

A 16-year old high school student posted an anti-Islam video on Instagram, sparking death threats and a national controversy on the right to blasphemy.

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Hindu worshippers take dip in Ganges River

Millions of Hindu worshippers gathered in the town of Prayagraj in northern India to take a ritualistic dip in the Ganges River.

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Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

Millions of Hindus gather to take 'holy dip' in the Ganges

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Huge crowds join Black Nazarene procession in the Philippines

A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics joined an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ on Thursday.

Serbia

Protests in Serbia against new Montenegro church law

The Serbian Orthodox Church says Montenegro's new law could strip the church of its property, including medieval monasteries and churches.

Montenegro

Parliament punch-up as Montenegro passes controversial religious law

The Serbian Orthodox Church opposes the law which it argues is a mean for the government to strip it of its property.

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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.

World

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.”

World

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.”

World

Here’s how tolerance is reshaping mindsets in the MENA region

Tolerance holds different meanings for different people.

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.

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.

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India celebrates Diwali with lights and firecrackers

Hindus across India celebrated Diwali by illuminating their homes with lights and candles and offering prayers.

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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.

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Local pets blessed by priest in in Lima, Peru

Catholics brought their cats, dogs, turtles and birds, among other animals, to receive blessings.

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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

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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

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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.

World

Inside Iran: defiant Iranians celebrate their Islamic faith

Life goes on for regular Iranians despite the crush of international sanctions.