Tag: Religion
Many say now is the time to fight racial bias in foster care
Cheri Williams looks back with regret at the start of her career as a child welfare caseworker in 1998. Systemic racism is a major...
Putin foe Navalny says he sues prison for withholding Quran
MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday he was suing his prison for withholding the Quran, which he intended to study...
Sikhs mark toned-down holiday amid continuing virus concerns
LIBERTY, Missouri — Sikhs across the United States are holding toned-down Vaisakhi celebrations this week, joining people of other faiths in observing major holidays...
California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services
LOS ANGELES — California on Monday lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down...
US Bishop Hoeppner resigns after Vatican probe into cover-up
ROME — A Minnesota bishop who was investigated by the Vatican for allegedly interfering with past investigations into clergy sexual abuse has resigned.
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Dubai parts with curtain covers for restaurants in Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai is parting with a longstanding requirement that restaurants be covered by curtains in the daytime during Ramadan to...
Huge gatherings at India’s Hindu festival as virus surges
NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered by the Ganges River for special prayers Monday, many of them flouting social distancing...
Norway charges man over thwarted attacks in London, Denmark
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A man has been charged in Norway for his alleged role in plans to carry out three extremist attacks in Denmark...
Rome judge orders arrest of Vatican suspect in London deal
ROME — A Rome judge ordered the arrest Monday of an Italian businessman living in London who is a prime suspect in the Vatican’s...
Bulgarian Muslims hold circumcision festival despite virus
RIBNOVO, Bulgaria — On the eve of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims from the southwestern corner of Bulgaria flocked to the sleepy mountain...
