Religion - Page 218

September 27, 2022

Mexican authorities arrest leader of ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect on organized crime, human trafficking charges

The leader of an extremist ultra-orthodox Jewish sect was arrested in a raid on the group's compound in southern Mexico near the border of Guatemala.

September 27, 2022

LGBTQ-friendly North Carolina church OK with being removed from the Southern Baptist Church rolls

College Park Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, was removed from the SBC rolls last week. The pastor believes the congregation was removed for the right reasons.

September 27, 2022

Christian persecution worldwide is called out during March for the Martyrs in D.C.

The third-annual March for the Martyrs featured speakers from across religious denominations as it aimed to raise awareness of Christian persecution overseas, particularly in the Middle East.

September 26, 2022

Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, Islamist leader of Arab revolts, dies at age 96

Sheikh Youssef al-Qaradawi, a religious leader who led Arab revolts and championed the Arab Spring uprisings in 2011, has died at 96 years old.

September 26, 2022

Milwaukee hospital staff who cited religious reasons for not being vaccinated must reapply for exemption

Employees of Froedtert Health in Milwaukee who cited religious reasons for refusing the vaccine must reapply for an exemption or get the vaccine.

September 25, 2022

Rosh Hashanah: What is it and how long does it last?

The holiday of Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year — began on Sunday evening, Sept. 25, 2022, and lasts through Tuesday evening, Sept. 27, 2022. Here's what it means and why.

September 24, 2022

Pope Francis names new Vatican prosecutor after predecessor's retirement

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Gian Pero Milano, the chief prosecutor of Vatican City, after nearly a decade of service to the Holy See.

September 23, 2022

Faith group to march on Washington to raise awareness for religious persecution

The March for the Martyrs is in its third year with the aim of raising the spotlight on persecuted Christians throughout the world. The gathering is set to take place in Washington, D.C.

September 23, 2022

Dennis Prager announces next book 'Deuteronomy' with reason-based approach to the Bible

The new book from conservative radio host Dennis Prager examines the relevancy of the Bible in the context of our larger world and our personal lives.

September 22, 2022

American Muslims more willing to serve in military than other demographics: poll

American Muslims are more likely than other demographics to indicate a willingness to serve in the U.S. military despite a smaller percentage of them being U.S. citizens.