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Clergy in Philippines asked not to mark foreheads on Ash Wednesday to reduce Coronavirus risk

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the Lent and will draw millions of Christians across the world, including Catholics, to churches to observe the day

Feb 20, 2020

By Jeevan Biswas

Coronavirus

Future of deathcare: Human composting could be a blessing for the environment and your loved ones

After Washington legalise human composting, people in UK are being urged to consider other environmentally friendly deathcare options

Feb 17, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

What is Hadaka Matsuri? Inside Japan's annual 'Naked Festival'

The annual Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Festival) was celebrated on Saturday, February 15 at Japan's Honshu island

Feb 16, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Spirituality may improve quality of life in HIV patients

By contrast, patients living with HIV who had the lowest levels of quality of life and more mental health challenges were privately religious, the research added

Feb 1, 2020

By IANS

Decoding Paula White: Understanding what President Trump spiritual adviser's prayer for termination of 'all satanic pregnancies' means

Right Wing Watch, a group that "monitors and exposes the activities of Radical Right political organizations," posted a part of a sermon prayer in a video clip.

Jan 31, 2020

By Johnlee Varghese

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WATCH French President yells at Israeli security officials at Jerusalem

A heated argument took place between French President and Israeli security personnel outside the Church of Saint Anne, a French territory, in Jerusalem's Old City

Jan 23, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Pope hopes Trump re-thinks DACA decision on immigrant children

WATCH: Irritated Pope Francis slaps away woman's hands at Vatican city

While greeting pilgrims at Vatican city, an ugly altercation occurred between Pope Francis and a woman, who grabbed and pulled the Pope towards her

Jan 1, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Chinese pastor imprisoned for 9 years with charges of working against the state

On Monday a Chinese pastor was imprisoned with charges of inciting subversion of state power and illegally operating a business

Dec 30, 2019

By Parvathy Rajagopal

Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, says inside report of Vatican

Cardinal Angelo Sodano, 92, who was secretary of state under John Paul, was for years one of the Legionaires' biggest protectors in the Vatican

Dec 22, 2019

By Reuters

What is Gadhimai Festival? Thousands of animals to be slaughtered in world's bloodiest religious ceremony

Gadhimai Festival, a two-day festival celebrated in Nepal by Hindus from both India and Nepal, has begun in the country, on Tuesday

Dec 3, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Religious artifact said to be part of Jesus Christ's manger returned to Bethlehem by Vatican

Christians believe that the tiny piece of wood formed part of the crib that Jesus lay in after being born

Nov 30, 2019

By Kierston Gerwin

Britains Boris Johnson confident chemical attack in Syria was Assad regime

Aggressive Islamophobia is sanctioned by the Prime Minister in UK, says activist Deeba Syed

Activist and lawyer, Deeba Syed, opens up about Islamophobia in the UK . She says that the hatred is sanctioned by the Prime Minister through his policies and statements

Nov 27, 2019

By Vinod DSouza

Order for Indian Muslim police officers to shave off beard withdrawn amid backlash

As per an order on Thursday, 9 Muslim police officers were said to shave off their beard so they would not only act unbiased but 'look unbiased' too

Nov 23, 2019

By Shubhangi Shah

Pachamama Museum, Amaicha del Valle, Argentina

Who is Pachamama? Did Pope Francis worship pagan idol in the Vatican?

According to Inca mythology, Pachamama is the fertility goddess. People of the Amazon region worship Pachamama as Mother Nature.

Nov 14, 2019

By Jacob J

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South Carolina Catholic priest refuses to give Joe Biden Holy Communion

Any public figure who advocates for abortion places himself or herself outside of Church teaching, says the priest.

Oct 29, 2019

By Jacob J

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Religion News, International Business Times Singapore

Clergy in Philippines asked not to mark foreheads on Ash Wednesday to reduce Coronavirus risk

Future of deathcare: Human composting could be a blessing for the environment and your loved ones

What is Hadaka Matsuri? Inside Japan's annual 'Naked Festival'

Spirituality may improve quality of life in HIV patients

Decoding Paula White: Understanding what President Trump spiritual adviser's prayer for termination of 'all satanic pregnancies' means

WATCH French President yells at Israeli security officials at Jerusalem

WATCH: Irritated Pope Francis slaps away woman's hands at Vatican city

Chinese pastor imprisoned for 9 years with charges of working against the state

Legionaires founder sexually abused 60 boys, says inside report of Vatican

What is Gadhimai Festival? Thousands of animals to be slaughtered in world's bloodiest religious ceremony

Religious artifact said to be part of Jesus Christ's manger returned to Bethlehem by Vatican

Aggressive Islamophobia is sanctioned by the Prime Minister in UK, says activist Deeba Syed

Order for Indian Muslim police officers to shave off beard withdrawn amid backlash

Who is Pachamama? Did Pope Francis worship pagan idol in the Vatican?

South Carolina Catholic priest refuses to give Joe Biden Holy Communion

India's Myopic Trust in Bangladesh Needs a Critical Relook

India's Myopic Trust in Bangladesh Needs a Critical Relook

An Unholy Convergence: How Power Politics Trumped Islamic Solidarity in the Middle East

An Unholy Convergence: How Power Politics Trumped Islamic Solidarity in the Middle East

Poverty Porn: West's Selective Obsession and India's Economic Realities

Poverty Porn: West's Selective Obsession and India's Economic Realities