Women's Day 2015: More Women Employed At The Vatican, But Only Two Hold Top Positions
Less than 20 percent of the Vatican's workforce is composed of women, according to numbers released ahead of International Women's Day.
Pope Francis Meets With Outgoing Chilean Bishop Ahead Of Controversial Appointment
Pope Francis met with a Chilean bishop on Friday whose successor has been criticized for covering up sexual abuse.
Hola Mohalla 2015: Facts, History, Rituals Surrounding The Sikh Festival [PHOTOS]
The weeklong Sikh festival of Hola Mohalla begins March 6.
Ancient Stone Tool Discovered In Oregon Is A ‘Tantalizing’ Find, Met With Skepticism
An ancient stone tool discovered in eastern Oregon might be one of the oldest artifacts found in western North America.
Pope Francis’ Popularity Hits All-Time High Among US Catholics
A new Pew Research Center survey shows nine in 10 U.S. Catholics see Pope Francis favorably.
US Rep. Candice Miller Will Not Seek Re-Election In 2016
The Michigan Republican was elected to Congress in 2002.
Cardinal Edward Egan, Former Archbishop Of New York, Dies Of Cardiac Arrest At 82
Cardinal Edward Egan, the former Archbishop of New York, died on Thursday in Manhattan.
New York City Hindus Hope Muslim Holidays In Public Schools Will ‘Pave The Way’ For Diwali
After Mayor de Blasio included two Muslim feasts in the school holiday calendar, Hindus ask: Why not Diwali?
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Adds Two Major Muslim Holidays To Public School Calendar
New York City becomes the largest school district in the U.S. to observe Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr.
Purim 2015: When Does The Jewish Holiday Start And 3 Facts You Need To Know
The Jewish festival of Purim begins the evening of March 4 and ends the evening of March 5.
Who Is Bishop Robert McElroy? Vatican Names New Leader Of San Diego Diocese
Auxiliary Bishop Robert McElroy has been appointed head of the Diocese of San Diego, one of the largest diocese in the United States.
Faith Leaders React After Postponement Of Kelly Gissendaner Execution
Faith leaders continue to support a commuted sentence for Kelly Gissendaner after her execution was postponed for a second time on Monday.
Sikh Boy Films Classmates Calling Him A ‘Terrorist’ On School Bus
Georgia middle school student Harsukh Singh filmed his classmates calling him names in a viral YouTube video.
New Jewish Prenuptial Agreement Aims To Help Women ‘Chained’ To Marriage
A new initiative spearheaded by a large rabbinical organization in Israel seeks to close a loophole in Jewish divorce proceedings.
Muslim Student In India Attacked After Posing In Photo With Female Hindu Classmates
An Indian male Muslim student was hospitalized after he was wrongly identified in a photograph with female Hindu classmates.
What Is The Nation Of Islam? History, Beliefs, Practices Of The Religious Movement
On Feb. 26, the Nation of Islam celebrates the birth of its founder on a holiday known as Saviours’ Day.
Posters Bearing #JewHaters Hashtag Appear On US College Campuses
At least two U.S. colleges with chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine reported seeing posters linking the group to the terror group Hamas.
Supreme Court Hints At Favoring Muslim In Abercrombie & Fitch Headscarf Case
Supreme Court justices grilled Abercrombie & Fitch attorneys Wednesday over the company's alleged religious discriminatory practices.
Jewish Heirs To Nazi-Era Art Dealers Sue Germany Over $226M ‘Guelph Treasure’
Jewish heirs to Nazi-era art dealers claim the $226M "Guelph Treasure" in a Berlin museum was sold in a "sham transaction" during Hitler's rule.
Pope Francis Tells Ukrainian Bishops The ‘Holy See Is At Your Side’
Amid reports of ongoing attacks in Ukraine, Pope Francis said both sides of the conflict should respect last week's ceasefire agreement.
Chinese New Year 2015: History, Traditions And Predictions For The Year Of The Goat
Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, falls on Feb. 19, 2015.
Ash Wednesday 2015: How Christians Mark The First Day Of Lent
Christians from major Western denominations will start the Lenten fast on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
When Does Lent Start In 2015? 3 Facts You Need To Know About The Christian Observance
The 40-day period of Lent marks a time for Christians to fast, pray and repent ahead of Easter.
After ISIS Killing, Coptic Christians Respond With Faith, Prayer And #CopticLivesMatter
Coptic Christians in the diaspora are finding ways to grieve for the loss of the 21 Egyptian Christians killed by ISIS in Libya last week.
Mardi Gras 2015: How Christians Celebrate Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras started long before New Orleans adopted the holiday.
Pope Francis Says Coptic Christians Killed ‘Only Because They Confessed Christ’
Pope Francis condemned the killing of 21 Coptic Christians by the Islamic State group.
Who Are The Egyptian Copts? Christian Minority Targeted By ISIS
Egypt's Sisi vowed to avenge the killings of the members of the oft-persecuted Christian sect. President Obama condemned the killings.
Thousands Attend Anti-Austerity Protests In Greece, Other European Cities
On the eve of the country's bailout talks, thousands of Greeks protested austerity policies in Athens and other major cities Sunday.
Boston Snow Photos: Residents Share Record Snowfall On Social Media
Winter of '15 is one for the record books. Boston residents are sharing pictures.
Denmark's Jihadi Problem Sheds Light On Copenhagen Shootings
The Danish government has set up programs to try to reintegrate would-be and former jihadis.
