US Jewish movements ‘outraged’ by Israeli PM’s decision to quash Western Wall deal

The prime minister said members of his right-wing Yamina Party opposed the plan, which would expand the current mixed-gender section

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Pakistani police widen manhunt, day after killing of priest

The Rev. William Siraj, 75, was killed while on his way home after attending Sunday Mass in the city of

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New indictments and ‘cardinal’s lady’ shake up Vatican financial trial

Cardinal Angelo Becciu, among the accused in the Vatican financial trial, missed Tuesday’s court proceedings amid talk about his relationship

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Author Christopher Foust discovers evidence we might be living in a simulation

The Simuology Institute, a research organization at the intersection between spiritual beliefs, mysticism, and scientific knowledge, has discovered evidence pointing

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Germany: 125 queer Catholic Church employees demand respect

The group — including priests, religion teachers and administrative employees — publicly outed themselves, saying they want to live without

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Russia jails more Jehovah’s Witnesses, prompting calls for ‘strong measures’

More than 80 Jehovah’s Witnesses are imprisoned in Russia, including some awaiting trial and some detained after being convicted. Russia

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Afghanistan tops Open Doors watch list of worst countries for Christians

Across the globe, Open Doors found that there has been a 24% increase in Christians killed because of their faith.

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Bad luck: Pope acknowledges he got caught at record store

He seems to have nevertheless kept his sense of humor after he was caught on camera making an unannounced visit

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New book examines the religious lives of people without homes

Susan Dunlap’s ‘Shelter Theology’ describes the faith of people living in a homeless shelter, many of whom believe God guides

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Vatican tightens COVID-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination

The mandates apply to employees as well as visitors to the Vatican Museums and gardens. Vatican tightens COVID-19 restrictions, applies

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