Papal Conclave Has Roots in Turbulent 13th Century
When Roman Catholic cardinals enter the secret conclave to choose a new pope on Tuesday, they will be following a … Read More
Jan Walker
Netanyahu Hints Israeli Coalition To Be Presented in Days
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his outgoing cabinet on Sunday for what he said was probably the last time, … Read More
Armenian Opposition Chief on Hunger Strike Over Lost Election
Former Armenian presidential candidate Raffi Hovannisian began a hunger strike on Sunday, calling on President Serzh Sargsyan to resign, accusing … Read More
Voices From Catholic Africa: Church Modernization Is a Mistake
Over the past century, the Catholic Church has been growing fastest in one of the regions other Catholics know least. … Read More
China Says Dalai Lama Rewarding Self-Immolators With Money
“Self-immolation is fundamentally immoral and inhumane behavior,” Padma Choling, the Chinese appointed head of Tibet’s rubber stamp legislature, told reporters … Read More
Nigerian President Says Little Chance of Islamist Amnesty
Nigeria cannot grant amnesty to Islamist sect Boko Haram until its members come out from the shadows, President Goodluck Jonathan … Read More
North Korea Threatens US With Preemptive Nuclear Strike
North Korea threatened the United States on Thursday with a preemptive nuclear strike, raising the level of rhetoric just before … Read More
Religion Card Losing Power in Muslim-Dominated Indonesia’s Politics
Indonesia’s most populous province has re-elected its conservative Muslim governor, but by such a narrow margin that it suggests the … Read More
Conclave Start Seen Delayed as Vatican Muzzles Cardinals
Vatican officials on Wednesday told cardinals gathered for the election of the next pope to stop speaking to the media, … Read More
Human Rights Boss Joins Russian Rockers’ Appeal
Russia’s top human rights official has joined a campaign calling for two members of the punk band Pussy Riot to … Read More
‘Unspeakable Act’ Exhibition Takes Aim at the Church As Papal Vote Looms
As cardinals flock to Rome to choose the next pope, two artists have taken the opportunity to stage an exhibition … Read More
Report: Extreme Anti-Govt US Groups at Record High, Could Grow
The number of extreme anti-government groups in the United States grew to an all-time high in 2012, and a backlash … Read More
Pakistani Teen, Colombian President Among Nobel Prize Nominees
A Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls’ education is a wild card … Read More
Gaza Marathon Canceled After Hamas Bans Women Runners
The main United Nations agency in Gaza has canceled the annual marathon in the small Palestinian territory after ruling Hamas … Read More
Italy Group Asks Prosecutors to Question US Cardinal Over Abuse
An Italian consumer group on Monday urged Rome prosecutors to question U.S. Cardinal Roger Mahony, who is in the city … Read More
US Baby’s HIV Infection Cured Through Very Early Treatment
A baby girl in Mississippi who was born with HIV has been cured after very early treatment with standard HIV … Read More
Papal Vote Preparations Begin in Earnest at Vatican
Roman Catholic cardinals filed into the Vatican on Monday for preliminary meetings to sketch an identikit for the next pope … Read More
Poland’s Walesa Provokes Outrage With Anti-gay Comments
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Lech Walesa has provoked outrage among liberal Poles by suggesting homosexuals in parliament should sit behind … Read More
When Foolish ‘Prophets’ Spew Witchcraft Curses Over You
The promise of personal prophecy always draws a crowd. Many long to hear the voice of God and either don’t … Read More
Indonesia: Is It Still a Majority Muslim Nation?
Two campaigns. Two different outcomes. Muslims in Indonesia raised $2 million to counter the progress Christians are making in leading … Read More