Hagia Sophia Mosque Conversion? Turkey Pope Backlash Could Open Historic Church To Muslim Worship
A leading Turkish Islamic figure said that Pope Francis' remarks on the Armenian genocide would revitalize calls to convert the Hagia Sophia into a mosque.
Dalai Lama Reincarnation? Rebirth Choice Up To Tibetan Buddhist Leader, Says Karmapa Lama
Tibetan Buddhism's third-highest-ranking religious figure says the Dalai Lama's fate after death is in his own hands -- not China's.
Iranian Ayatollah: Emancipate Islam's Holy Sites From Saudi Control, Hand Mecca To 'Men Of Piety'
The control of Islam's holiest site by the Sunni kingdom is nothing but a form of servitude, said the Shiite cleric.
Circumcision Anti-Christian? Court Order Violates Religious Beliefs, Florida Mom Argues In Civil Rights Suit
Most people use their religious beliefs to argue in favor of circumcision, but a Florida mother is using her beliefs as an argument against the procedure.
Pakistan Christian Persecution: Pope Francis Prays For Asia Bibi, Christian On Death Row For Blasphemy
The case of Asia Bibi has highlighted the challenges faced by Pakistan's Christian community amid a rising tide of religious intolerance.
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2015 Quotes: 11 Moving Sayings To Honor Victims On Yom HaShoah
“The duty of the survivor is to bear testimony to what happened."
Vaisakhi 2015: History, Facts About The Sikh Festival [PHOTOS]
The holiday is observed by millions of Sikhs in India, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and North America.
Iran-Saudi Tensions: Mecca Pilgrimage Latest Frontier In Yemen Clash After Iran Suspends Umrah Trips
Iran's decision to suspend pilgrimages to Mecca is a "major escalation" in the rivalry between the two regional heavyweights.
Sham El-Nessim: Ancient Egyptian Spring Festival Is Still Celebrated By Christians And Muslims In Egypt
Contemporary Egyptians keep the traditions of their ancestors alive through the annual observance of Sham El-Nessim.
Justin Bieber Interpol Arrest Warrant? Argentina And 4 Other Countries ‘Baby’ Singer Has Had Legal Trouble
The pop star's latest international legal drama has him facing a possible Interpol arrest warrant.
Obama Tax Return Shows President's Income At Lowest Level Since 2004
The president and first lady reported their lowest income since he was an Illinois state senator.
Jeb Bush Hispanic Controversy: Likely 2016 Presidential Candidate Corrects Voter Form, Lists Race As 'White'
The likely 2016 Republican presidential candidate previously identified himself as Hispanic.
Pascha Orthodox Easter 2015: 3 Things To Know About The Eastern Christian Celebration
The Eastern Orthodox celebration shares fundamental similarities with the Western equivalent but with a few notable differences.
Armenian Genocide Centennial: Pope Francis Divine Mercy Sunday Mass To Mark Historic Killings
The mass will be one of the most high-profile recent acknowledgments of the historic atrocity by a major world leader.
Egypt Islamic Authority Issues Fatwa Against Philadelphia Anti-Islam Bus Posters
Posters showing Adolf Hitler meeting with a Muslim leader are called racist by a prominent Egyptian religious organization.
Jerusalem Muslim Tourists: Increase In Visitors From Indonesia, Turkey Amid Israel Tourism Downturn
Despite opposition across the Muslim world to visiting the Jewish state, Muslim visitors are flocking to Israel.
Who Are The Kohanim? Jewish Priestly Caste Perform Passover Blessings At Western Wall
The Kohanim have a special status in Jewish tradition and are believed to have been descended from Aaron, brother of Moses.
Jihadimania? ISIS Propaganda Channels One Direction, Bieber Hype, Says Britain’s Top Muslim Prosecutor
ISIS' marketing campaign has exposed many young Muslims to potential radicalization. “The boys want to be like them and the girls want to be with them.”
Muslims Protest Liberia Proposal To Institute Christianity As State Religion, Call For Secularism
The proposal has been met with protests by the nation's Muslims, who want the current secular constitution to remain in place.
Dalai Lama Sri Lanka Visit: China Ties ‘More Important’ To Government Than Buddhist Leader
Sri Lanka's new government is not eager to provoke Beijing's ire by inviting the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Passover 2015: Seder Political Discussions To Include Israel, Iran And Palestinian Peace
Many U.S. Jews, regardless of political affiliation, say their Passover rituals will take on a more charged meaning this year.
Passover, Good Friday 2015: Historical Links Highlighted As Christian, Jewish Holidays Fall On Same Day
The rare convergence of the observances is a reminder of the links between the two religious holidays.
Chile Bishop Controversy Raises Doubts About Pope Francis Church Sex Abuse Reforms
Pope Francis went ahead with the appointment of a controversial figure in Chile, despite protests by the faithful.
Sikh Birmingham Attack: Brutal Assault Video Sparks Outrage, Investigation Of 'Religious Motivation'
Officers are investigating whether the violence was motivated by religious bias and have urged the victim to come forward.
Egypt Anti-Christian Violence: Church Commemorating ISIS Coptic Victims Attacked
Plans to build a church commemorating the Coptic victims of the Islamic State group are sparking sectarian tensions.
Nigeria Elections 2015: Boko Haram Front And Center In Jonathan, Buhari Campaign Showdown
The presidential candidates, challenger Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent Goodluck Jonathan, were in a dead heat before the election.
Sabbath Safety: Brooklyn Fire Spurs Orthodox Jewish Rush For Smoke Detectors, Fire Safety Info
Shocked by a deadly fire, Orthodox communities are trying to improve safety around the observation of Sabbath laws.
FBI Updates Hate Crime Guidelines; Will Track Violence Against Sikhs, Hindus, Arabs
Since 9/11, the Justice Department has investigated 800 cases of violence, threats, assaults and vandalism targeting the groups.
Iran Prophet Muhammad Film: Islamic Republic Faces Sunni Anger Over New Prophet Blockbuster
Despite widespread taboos against the depiction of the prophet, Iran is preparing to release a blockbuster on his life.
US Religious Freedom: Arkansas, Indiana Advance Bills That Some Call Discriminatory, Anti-LGBT
Critics say bills in Arkansas and Indiana could legalize discrimination against LGBT people.
