Pew Survey Shows Widespread Acceptance of Cultural Diversity in South and Southeast Asia
A new report by the Washington, DC-based Pew Research Center offers data on religious attitudes in six countries: Cambodia, Indonesia,…......09/22/2023
French mayor tricks secularism law to keep angel statue
The French town of Sables-d'Olonne has a large statue of an angel on its square. However, a court ruled that…......09/08/2023
After Qur’an burnings, UN rights body calls for more action to combat religious hatred
GENEVA: The UN’s top human rights body overwhelmingly approved a measure calling on countries to do more to prevent religious…......07/15/2023
Religious Harmony Sought after Sri Lankan Comedian Arrested for “Defaming Buddhism”
Sri Lankan officials arrested Jayani Natasha Edirisuriya, a Sri Lankan stand-up comedian, late last month after accusations that she “defamed…......06/19/2023
French mayor wants to abolish Christian holidays
A French mayor wants to replace national Christian holidays for secular ones. But that idea was not very well-conceived.......06/05/2023
The coronation of King Charles is full of religious symbolism
Saturday is a historical moment for the United Kingdom. After more than 70 years, the country will get a new…......05/05/2023
Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops’ meeting
ROME (RNS) — In a series of changes to the upcoming Synod of Bishops on Synodality announced Wednesday (April 26),…......04/27/2023
Angelic statue is not appropriate, says French court
The statue of the archangel Michael in Sables-d'Olonne in town violates French secularism law. That is the final verdict of…......04/20/2023
