Iraq mosque wrecked by ISIL officially reopened after restoration
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri and its leaning minaret have reopened in Iraq, eight years after being destroyed by ISIL.
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Iraq reopens historic mosque in Mosul 8 years after Islamic State destruction
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister presided over the official reopening of the historic al-Nuri Grand Mosque and its leaning minaret in the heart of Mosul’s […]
Pope denounces ‚pandemic of arms‘ as he prays for victims of Minn. school shooting
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday denounced the “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed publicly for the victims of the […]
Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience | Politics
Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir – On a sunlit June Friday in Srinagar’s Old City, the Jamia Masjid stands as it always has, ornate and imposing. Its […]
Pope highlights virtue of listening while accepting award from US Augustinians
ROME — ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV praised the virtue of listening before speaking as he received an award Thursday from his Augustinian religious […]
Irish missionary among 8 people freed in Haiti after being kidnapped during attack on orphanage
Eight people, including an Irish missionary and a 3-year-old child, who were kidnapped in July after gunmen stormed an orphanage in Haiti have been freed, […]
UN food agency chief says women and children are starving in Gaza and pressed Netanyahu on aid
TEL AVIV, Israel — The head of the U.N. food agency said Thursday that it was “very evident” during her visit to Gaza this week […]
Famous Sikh shrine partially submerged after flooding in Pakistan
One of Pakistan’s most famous Sikh temples was flooded after heavy rains submerged parts of Punjab province.
Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world | Religion News
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted […]
Eid al-Fitr celebrations around the world | Religion News
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted […]