Pope warns against populists and notes that democracy is “not in good health” | News of politics
At an event in northeastern Italy, Pope Francis says a “crisis of democracy” is impacting several nations around the world.…
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Generation Z and social media help boost spiritual tourism in India | Tourism
Varanasi, India – In India, some Gen Zers prefer temples to nightclubs. Shivam Dwivedi, a native of Prayagraj district in…
Kanwar Yatra 2024: Know the significance, date and rituals
The Kanwar Yatra symbolizes an act of offering water to Lord Shiva. In this yatra, devotees of Lord Shiva, known…
“We will not disappear”: How a Palestinian-American pastor defies stereotypes | Israel-Palestine conflict
New York City, United States – A metallic blur flashed past Khader Khalilia's ear. The bullet, so close he could…
What caused the deadly stampede in Hathras, India? | Religion News
EXPLANATOR At least 120 people were killed in a crushing crowd during a religious meeting with Hindu guru Bhole Baba.…
America is losing its religion. Louisiana shows there is a backlash
To the editor: How is it possible that the venerable Church-State wall of our democracy has come under constant attack…
Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with Israeli police over mandatory military service | protests
News Israeli police have cracked down on thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protesting against mandatory military service, which they say is…
Editorial: Louisiana reignites culture war with Ten Commandments law
By passing a law requiring the posting of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, Louisiana has reignited a culture war over…
Hey, Louisiana, why not put the golden rule in the classrooms?
To the editor: Decades ago, I attended a public elementary school in the deep, segregated, heavily Christian South. I still…
China accused of erasing religion and culture from Uyghur village names | Uighur news
Analysis of official data for the period 2009-2023 by human rights groups shows that about 630 villages in Xinjiang were…