NEWS OF THE WEEK
In Egypt, Coptic Christians make up about 10 percent of the population. Last March, the leader of the Copts, Pope Shenouda III, died, and this week Coptic leaders narrowed the field of possible successors to just three men. This weekend, … More
More than 3 million Muslims from around the world traveled to Mecca this week for the hajj, the annual pilgrimage all able Muslims are called upon to perform once in their lifetime. Pilgrims take part in a series of rituals … More
In a major speech on poverty, vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan this week praised religious charities while blasting federal anti-poverty programs. He charged they create what he called a “debilitating culture of dependency.” Sister Simone Campbell, leader of the “Nuns on … More
There were protests in Israel and elsewhere this week in support of a Jewish woman arrested for leading a group of women in prayers at Jerusalem’s Western Wall. Anat Hoffman, from the group Women of the Wall, was arrested for … More
Hindus celebrated Dussehra, marking the triumph of good over evil when Lord Rama defeated Ravana, who had abducted his wife. This weekend (October 28), Protestants observe Reformation Sunday, recalling the day in 1517 when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses … More
With less than three weeks until Election Day, polls show a divided picture among religious voters, especially Catholics, who have been almost evenly split between President Obama and Governor Romney. On Thursday (October 18), both candidates attended the annual Al … More
This week, the US Catholic bishops have been urging special prayers for religious liberty. At a Mass to open the Rosary Novena for Life and Liberty, Archbishop William Lori said Catholics must bring their beliefs to the public square.
Religion came up briefly at the presidential debate Tuesday (October 16), when Mitt Romney made a rare reference to his Mormon faith: Mitt Romney: “And I believe we’re all children of the same God. I believe we have a responsibility … More
The United Nations and Arab League envoy to Syria called for a ceasefire to observe the three-day Muslim holiday of Eid al Adha beginning Friday (October 19). And in a show of solidarity with the Syrian people, the Vatican announced … More
On Saturday (October 20), members of the Baha’i faith mark the birth of the Bab, who they believe was a messenger of God. He was born in 1819 in modern-day Iran. Hindus continue to celebrate the nine-day festival of Navaratri, … More
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