At least nine monks killed in Thailand after boy drives truck into procession
An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing at least nine monks during a pilgrimage in the northeast town of Mukdahan.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England rejected a proposal to restore 30% of its land for nature by 2030, instead passing an alternative motion without specific rewilding targets.
After centuries in India, the last Cochin Jews try to keep their history alive
Kochi’s once-thriving Jewish community has dwindled to just a handful of members, with the last local congregants working to preserve centuries of history and religious tradition in historic synagogues now visited mainly by tourists.
Suspended priest in Grenada turns to calypso to preach about sexual abuse and Gaza
A suspended Catholic priest in Grenada is using calypso music to discuss topics including Gaza and sexual abuse within the church after being barred from officiating religious services.
The leader of Armenia’s Apostolic Church faces trial amid a feud with the government
The head of Armenia’s Apostolic Church appeared in court on charges of defying an order to reinstate a defrocked bishop, part of escalating tensions with the government over territorial concessions and normalization with Azerbaijan.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed became the first Muslim nominated by Michigan Democrats for U.S. Senate, but his historic candidacy has coincided with increased anti-Muslim rhetoric in politics and communities nationwide.