religion
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Middle East
June 24, 2023
In Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, a controversial land deal pits a community against its religious leaders
Jerusalem CNN — In the hushed, ornate St James cathedral in the Armenian Quarter, one of Jerusalem’s most famous photographers…
Abu Dhabi’s stunning new multi-faith complex is a mosque, synagogue and church
Middle East
March 8, 2023
Abu Dhabi’s stunning new multi-faith complex is a mosque, synagogue and church
The United Arab Emirates on March 1 inaugurated the “Abrahamic Family House,” an interfaith complex housing a mosque, a church,…
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
Archaeology
February 20, 2023
World’s oldest Hebrew Bible could fetch $50 million at auction
A Hebrew Bible more than 1,000 years old and described as “one of the most important and singular texts in…
Pope Francis pleads for peace as he meets South Sudanese people displaced by war
World
February 5, 2023
Pope Francis pleads for peace as he meets South Sudanese people displaced by war
Juba, South Sudan CNN — Pope Francis called for peace on Saturday as he met a group of several hundred…
Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in historic trip
World
February 4, 2023
Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan in historic trip
Juba, South Sudan CNN — Pope Francis arrived in Juba, South Sudan on Friday fulfilling a long-time wish to visit…
Al Azhar official: Our message is universal, aims at reflecting true image of Islam, entrenching values of co-existence, love
Egypt
January 11, 2023
Al Azhar official: Our message is universal, aims at reflecting true image of Islam, entrenching values of co-existence, love
Al Azhar Grand Imam’s Deputy Dr. Mohamed al-Duwini said the message of Al Azhar is universal as it aims at…
Egyptian presidential advisor steps into Sheikh Shaarawi controversy
Egypt
January 8, 2023
Egyptian presidential advisor steps into Sheikh Shaarawi controversy
The Egyptian Presidential Adviser for Religious Affairs Usama al-Azhari hailed late renowned Sheikh Mohamed Metwally al-Shaarawi as a symbol of…
‘Do something good’ this Christmas, Pope Francis says
World
December 25, 2022
‘Do something good’ this Christmas, Pope Francis says
Rome CNN — Pope Francis asked people this Christmas to “do something good,” during his homily at Christmas Eve Mass…
Churches across Egypt decorate for Christmas celebrations
Egypt
December 24, 2022
Churches across Egypt decorate for Christmas celebrations
Egypt’s churches prepared for Christmas celebrations by holding masses, hymns, and ringing bells in the parishes as well as sending…
Egypt MP urges briefing into Google Maps for allegedly insulting mosques
Egypt
December 11, 2022
Egypt MP urges briefing into Google Maps for allegedly insulting mosques
Egyptian Parliament member Hisham al-Gahel submitted an EDM requesting a briefing into Google’s repeated violations regarding insulting the Ahl al-Bayt…