About 4.1 billion people, half of the global population, suffer some degree of religious persecution in 24 countries, according to an aid agency report that identified a disturbing rise in ...

(RNS) — As a Muslim standing in solidarity with persecuted Christians, I urge us all to rise above the divisions that too often define our world. (RNS) — While our national discourse rightfully ...

Religious persecution impacts every faith somewhere in the world. Be it China's broad oppression of Uyghur Muslims, Tibetan Buddhists and Christians, or Boko Haram attacking churches and killing ...

Aug. 22 marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, an annual day of awareness to draw attention to human rights related to freedom of ...

Pope Leo XIV talks to pilgrims and visitors during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 22, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Lola Gomez Almost two-thirds of humanity—more than ...

The requirement makes it difficult for religious minorities to get jobs, justice, and opportunities. Advocates are pushing for change. On a September afternoon in an Egyptian city, cars and donkey ...

A United States congressional delegation arrived in Nigeria on December 7, amid rising concerns over religious persecution Tinubu’s administration confirmed the visit, which followed President Donald ...