Religious news stories

Here are some recent religious news stories from around the world:

Christianity

  1. Pope Francis meets with top Orthodox leaders: Pope Francis met with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, and other Orthodox leaders in Istanbul, Turkey, in an effort to strengthen ties between the two Christian denominations. (Source: CNN)
  2. Christian persecution on the rise: A new report by the Pew Research Center found that Christians face persecution in 144 countries around the world, with the majority of cases occurring in Asia and Africa. (Source: The Guardian)
  3. Evangelical leaders urge Trump to address religious freedom: A group of evangelical leaders, including Franklin Graham and Robert Jeffress, urged President Trump to prioritize religious freedom and address the persecution of Christians around the world. (Source: The Hill)

Islam

  1. Egyptian court sentences 12 to death for ISIS links: An Egyptian court sentenced 12 people to death for their links to the Islamic State (ISIS) and for carrying out attacks that killed dozens of people. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Indonesian mosque bombing kills 20: A bombing at a mosque in Indonesia's Sulawesi province killed at least 20 people and injured many more. (Source: BBC News)
  3. Iran's supreme leader criticizes US over Jerusalem: Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, criticized the US for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, calling it a "grave mistake". (Source: Reuters)

Judaism

  1. Jerusalem synagogue attack kills 5: A terrorist attack on a synagogue in Jerusalem killed five people and injured several others. (Source: Haaretz)
  2. Rabbi's murder sparks outrage in Israel: The murder of a rabbi in a Jerusalem neighborhood sparked outrage and calls for increased security measures in Israel. (Source: The Times of Israel)
  3. Jewish leaders condemn anti-Semitic attacks: Jewish leaders from around the world condemned a series of anti-Semitic attacks in Europe and the US, calling for increased vigilance and action to combat hate crimes. (Source: The Jewish Chronicle)

Other Religions

  1. Buddhist monks protest against Myanmar's military: Buddhist monks in Myanmar protested against the country's military government, calling for greater democracy and human rights. (Source: The Irrawaddy)
  2. Hindu nationalists protest against Indian government: Hindu nationalists in India protested against the government's handling of a disputed temple site, calling for greater protection for Hindu rights. (Source: The Hindu)
  3. Sikh leader calls for greater tolerance: The leader of the Sikh faith, the Akal Takht, called for greater tolerance and understanding between different religious groups, following a series of attacks on Sikh temples in India. (Source: The Tribune)

These are just a few examples of recent religious news stories from around the world.