Religion - Page 20

October 7

Remains of history's most beloved saint, St Francis of Assisi, to be displayed in rare event

St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.

October 7

Cruz clashes with Nigeria over his claims 50,000 Christians killed since 2009 in religious violence

Ted Cruz threatens to hold Nigerian officials accountable for alleged mass killings of Christians, while Nigerian government officials deny the claims.

October 6

‘Act of violence’: New Jersey Rabbi injured in suspected hate crime before Jewish holiday

Jeffrey Zicchinella attacked Rabbi Avraham Wein in Bergenfield, New Jersey, prompting a hate crime investigation and increased synagogue security patrols.

October 6

Pope’s top diplomat blasts Israel’s Gaza offensive as ‘ongoing massacre,’ condemns Hamas attacks

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin criticized both Hamas attacks and Israel's military response, saying legitimate defense must respect proportionality.

October 5

Pitt football players lead ‘Pitt for Jesus’ event as dozens are baptized

The viral 'Pitt for Jesus' event reflects rising student faith engagement nationwide as University of Pittsburgh football players share their Christian beliefs on campus.

October 3

FBI cuts ties with leftist group that put Turning Point USA on its 'hate map' before Kirk assassination

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency has terminated all ties with the Southern Poverty Law Center, calling the nonprofit a "partisan smear machine."

October 3

Who is the British citizen of Syrian descent accused of synagogue terror attack?

The Manchester synagogue terror suspect has been identified by police as Jihad Al-Shamie, a 35-year-old British citizen of Syrian descent.

October 3

Bishop Sarah Mullally to become first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Bishop Sarah Mullally said she is "deeply honored" to be the first woman to become the Archbishop of Canterbury, trusting in God’s guidance.

October 3

Church of England names Sarah Mullally first woman Archbishop of Canterbury after Welby exit

Bishop of London Sarah Mullally appointed as Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, making history as the first woman to lead the Church of England.

October 2

UK terror attack outside packed synagogue on Yom Kippur leaves 2 dead, 4 injured, police say

Two people were killed and four injured Thursday morning in a car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, England, authorities said.