John the XXIII and John Paul II will be made saints in a ceremony at St. Peter’s Square on April 27
On April 27, two popes - John the XXIII and John Paul II - will be made saints in a ceremony at St. Peter’s Square. VOA religion correspondent Jerome Socolovsky says the dual canonization is part of the current pope’s program to reconcile liberals and conservatives in the Roman Catholic Church.
Around 10 percent of Egypt’s population belong to Coptic faith
Around 10 percent of Egypt’s population belong to the Coptic faith, making them the largest Christian minority in the Middle East. But they have become targets of violence since the revolution three years ago. With elections scheduled for May and the struggle between the Egyptian military and Islamists continuing, many Copts abroad are deeply worried about the future of their ancient church. VOA religion correspondent Jerome Socolovsky visited a Coptic church outside Washington DC.
Attacks have multiplied in aftermath of Arab Spring and are triggering an exodus from region
Human rights groups say attacks against Christians in the Middle East have multiplied in the aftermath of the Arab Spring and are triggering an exodus from the region. And Christian activists in the U.S. say President Barack Obama is not doing enough to prevent it. VOA religion correspondent Jerome Socolovsky reports.
President will meet for the first time with the pope, and then travel to Saudi Arabia, as he rounds out his trip abroad
New requirement in Obamacare that contraception be covered - unless employer is a religious organization - is being challenged in case that goes before High Court on March 25
New requirement that contraception be covered - unless the employer is a religious organization - is being challenged in a case that goes before the Supreme Court. VOA religion correspondent Jerome Socolovsky reports.
After quotes and gestures generated optimism among those favoring reform, experts caution that the 2,000-year-old Church changes slowly
Roman Catholic leaders are excited that Pope Francis' actions and words over the past year have reportedly brought some former Catholics back into churches around the world. But surveys show this so-called "Francis effect" is negligible in America.
Pope Francis had inspired a surge in attendance in Italy and other countries but no evidence of same trend in most US Catholic churches
Tradition has become an integral part of Washington's political calendar -- one where the president's attendance is expected
Although recommendations will be non-binding, it marks first time the Holy See has had to answer questions at an international hearing dedicated to the issue
Artifacts discovered in flooded basement that belonged to Saddam Hussein's secret service, including dozens of Torah fragments, are to be returned to Baghdad
Ailing Fethullah Gulen, 72, has remained influential in Turkey, and nation's increasingly polarized politics have followed him to his retreat in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains
Survey also indicates American Jews have declined as share of U.S. population, from about 3 percent in 1950s to less than 2 percent now
Not only have proposals for new national legislation in wake of tragedy foundered, but most laws passed by state legislatures have actually loosened restrictions on private weapons
Pope Francis' criticism of what he calls 'unfettered capitalism' strikes a nerve
Speech was read again at a commemoration at Gettysburg Civil War cemetery
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