France’s decision to ban schoolgirls from wearing abayas has re-ignited debate about the country’s secular laws and treatment of Muslims
Category: Religion
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Pope laments ‘reactionary attitudes’ in US Church
Pope calls on U.S. Catholics to embrace changing political stances, noting constant evolution in matters of faith
Posted inFamily
New study shows religious women have – and desire – more kids
Religious women indicated they were less worried about life than non-religious women—which may make them more willing to have children
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Why blasphemy remains a sensitive issue in Pakistan
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where unproven allegations of insulting Islam can provoke death
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Pope tells youths to tackle climate crisis, poverty
The 86-year-old Pope Francis has made protection of the environment and care for the poor cornerstones of his tenure
Posted inReligion
Catholic Church’s biggest event, World Youth Day, kicks off
World Youth Day is targeted at Catholics aged 16 to 35. The event is expected to attract 20,000 volunteers and pilgrims from 200 countries
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Ukraine moves Christmas date in snub to Russia
Ukraine has moved its official Christmas holiday to December 25 in a break with the Russian Orthodox Church
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Centre launches campaign to make Canada more secular
The Centre for Inquiry Canada is advocating for churches to lose their tax breaks. Others say religion is a net benefit to Canada.