World May 25 Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press
World May 22 What to know about the Hajj, Eid al-Adha and their significance to Muslims around the world Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. By Mariam Fam, Associated Press
World Apr 25 Analysis: 'Just war' has guided Catholic thinking on conflict for centuries – including criticism of Iran war A growing choir of Catholic voices has criticized the Iran conflict by invoking the concept of “just war” – an evolving tradition that has guided Christian thinking about war and peace for 1,500 years. By Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation
Politics Apr 21 Appeals court rules Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in class Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms, a U.S. appeals court ruled Tuesday in a victory for conservatives who have long sought to incorporate more religion into schools. By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press
Politics Apr 13 WATCH: Trump says he doesn't owe Pope Leo an apology after attacking him for comments on Iran President Donald Trump refused to apologize to Pope Leo XIV on Monday after criticizing the pontiff for his opposition to the war in Iran — and he sought to explain away a now-deleted social media post depicting himself as Jesus… By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
Apr 13 Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump By Nicole Winfield, Aomar Ouali, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli… Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 5:52 How Palestinian Christians marked Easter against the backdrop of war By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Layla Quran Holy sites in Jerusalem are open again after being largely closed for 40 days during the war in Iran. Producer Karl Bostic and Nick Schifrin visit Palestinian Christians who weren’t able to access their holiest sites during their holiest days. Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 5:10 Israelis mark Passover in shadow of war: 'We cannot celebrate together' By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi This year, Easter and Passover coincided, not only with each other, but with the war in Iran. That led to subdued holidays in Israel. Gatherings were restricted in size, and access to Jerusalem was severely limited. Producer Karl Bostic and… Continue watching
Apr 01 What is Good Friday? Here's what to know By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. Continue reading
Mar 31 Supreme Court rules against Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ kids By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment. Continue reading