RELIGION

Bands of Christian fighters travel across the desert in pickup trucks bearing large wooden crosses.

David Sim Nov 22, 2016

A temporary measure absolving abortion – initially introduced in 2016 – will now be made permanent.

Sofia Lotto Persio Nov 21, 2016

Road accidents blamed for deaths after millions attend Grand Magal, the Mouride annual pilgrimage.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 21, 2016

Arbaeen commemorates the end of a 40-day mourning period after the killing of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, during a battle in 680 AD.

David Sim Nov 21, 2016

Mauritania government face calls from Islamist groups for Mohamed Cheikh Ould M'khaitir's execution.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 18, 2016

Some are concerned that the bill would also affect Jewish religious activities.

Lara Rebello Nov 17, 2016

Charity Africans Unite Against Child Abuse warns that 'witchcraft' and 'exorcism' child abuse cases are rising.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 15, 2016

The Sufi site attracts hundreds of visitors every day.

Tareq Haddad Nov 12, 2016

Sun worship is believed to help cure a variety of diseases and helps ensure the longevity and prosperity of loved ones.

Alex Wheeler Nov 07, 2016

The Interior Ministry conducted the closures under Article 8 of the law on a state of emergency.

Lara Rebello Nov 03, 2016

Cities such as Mexico City, Lima and La Paz spend the early days of November paying tribute to those who have died.

Alex Wheeler Nov 02, 2016

The pontiff says Pope John Paul II's ban on women priests in 1994 is likely to stay forever.

Vasudevan Sridharan Nov 02, 2016

The days following the secular celebration of Halloween are marked around the world.

Nov 01, 2016

Pope Francis and Bishop Munib Younan signed a joint declaration at an ecumenical prayer service in Lund to heal the 500-year-old divide.

Lara Rebello Nov 01, 2016

Church bells rang out for the first time in two years in the town on the outskirts of Mosul.

David Sim Oct 31, 2016

The Hindu festival of lights symbolises taking people from darkness to light in the victory of good over evil.

David Sim Oct 31, 2016

This year, the festival of lights falls on 30 October.

Kabita Maharana Oct 28, 2016

Here are some good messages to greet friends a 'spooktacular' Halloween.

Ruchinka Upadhyaya Oct 28, 2016

Authorities said the cardinal participated in the questioning voluntarily during which he denied all allegations.

Lara Rebello Oct 26, 2016

The owners of the bakery had refused to bake a pro-gay marriage cake due to their religious beliefs.

Sofia Lotto Persio Oct 24, 2016

Critics accused the organisation of dragging its feet over expelling a charity which called for apostates to be killed.

Tom Porter Oct 21, 2016

The Vatican announced that the villa will now be open to the public as a museum.

Alex Wheeler Oct 21, 2016

Ipso ruling says column was 'undoubtedly offensive' but views were not religious discrimination.

Paul Wright Oct 20, 2016

Famous exorcist urges believers need to look at the world today to understand that 'the devil exists'.

Staff Reporter Oct 19, 2016

Dogs are considered unclean in Islam and hence the word dog cannot be used in halal certification.

Rachel Middleton Oct 19, 2016

Sukkot has both historical and agricultural origins and will be observed from 16- 23 October 2016.

Alex Wheeler Oct 18, 2016

Jewish festival began on 16 October and ends on 23 October.

Oct 18, 2016

Parents who disregard rules banning inculcation of religious beliefs in children face imprisonment.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 12, 2016

The 35-year-old 'illegitimate' daughter was brought up as a Buddhist by her mother.

Rachel Middleton Oct 11, 2016