Religion

Religion

The gunman who killed 11 people in a Pittsburgh synagogue is found eligible for the death penalty

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The gunman who killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018 is eligible for the death penalty, a federal...

Religion

Afghan Taliban suspend all activities of Swedish aid groups over burning of Islam’s holy book

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Afghan Taliban say they have suspended all the activities of Swedish organizations in the country in response to the...

Religion

New Jersey man admits posting broad online threat to synagogues

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey man has admitted posting a broad online threat that spurred heightened security at synagogues and Jewish...

Religion

Pope Francis’ cardinal appointments emphasize unity ahead of synod

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — When Pope Francis announced Sunday (July 9) that he would be making 21 new cardinals, Vatican observers agreed that...