September 12, 2016 Pope's sex-abuse panel scores awareness victory in Vatican Pope Francis' sex-abuse commission has scored a victory within the Vatican: Members have been invited to address Vatican congregations as well as a course for new bishops designed to teach them how to run dioceses, suggesting that child protection is now considered an important responsibility for church leaders.
September 12, 2016 Jailed Kurdish leader urges Turkey to resume peace talks Turkey's state-run news agency says the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party has renewed a call for Turkey's government to resume talks with Kurdish militants aimed at ending the long-running conflict that has cost thousands of lives.
September 12, 2016 Norway fines hairdresser for refusing Muslim in hijab A Norwegian court has found a hairdresser guilty of discrimination for refusing to serve a Muslim woman wearing a hijab.
September 12, 2016 The Latest: Hungarian leader: migration will change Europe The Latest on the flow of migrants into Europe (all times local): 4:25 p.m.
September 12, 2016 AP PHOTOS: Muslims mark start of Eid al-Adha holiday Muslims worldwide are celebrating the first day of Eid al-Adha, or "Feast of Sacrifice," the most important Islamic holiday that commemorates the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim — also known as Abraham to Christians and Jews — to sacrifice his son before God stayed his hand.
September 12, 2016 AP PHOTOS: Pilgrims perform final hajj rites in Saudi Arabia In Saudi Arabia, close to 2 million pilgrims performed on Monday one of the final rites of the Islamic hajj pilgrimage, the symbolic stoning of the devil, as Muslims worldwide marked the start of the Eid al-Adha holiday.
September 12, 2016 UK police say armed men occupy Sikh temple in England British police say they are attempting to negotiate with 20 to 30 men, some armed with blades, who have occupied a Sikh temple in central England.
September 12, 2016 Reviving old traditions, Arab beer brewers make their mark It took gumption to pour millions of dollars into starting a brewery in an overwhelmingly Muslim country where many frown on consuming alcohol.
September 12, 2016 Palestinian leader accuses Israel of 'ethnic cleansing' The Palestinian president is accusing Israel of "ethnic cleansing," days after Israel's leader lobbed that same allegation at the Palestinians.
September 11, 2016 Father Morris: When tragedy strikes, Americans turn to God Fox News religion contributor weighs in
