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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 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.

World News

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”.

USA

Euroviews. 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.

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

United Kingdom

Rochester Cathedral turns medieval nave into mini-golf course

The "play and pray" initiative is aimed at attracting a younger audience.

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'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

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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.