Ramadan is a time for Muslims to reflect. When it coincides with personal grief,it can also become a channel for healing.
An investigation triggered by the shooting of former prime minister Shinzo Abe found the group had manipulated its followers – known as “Moonies” – into donating money.
The Barkly Church 180 kilometres north-west of Melbourne was founded on a vision of the faithful coming together to pray under one roof,irrespective of race,colour or religion.
Spare a thought for St Joseph,patron saint of workers and husband of Mary,the mother of Jesus.
The 88-year-old Pope remains stable and has improved in recent days,as shown by blood tests and positive responses to drug treatments.
In just three months,a functioning city that can cater for 10 million pilgrims a day springs up and then disappears a few weeks later.
Jews this week celebrate Purim and read the Book of Esther,which tells the story their escape from annihilation at the hands of an ancient,genocidal foe.
Privacy concerns are growing over a government agency that allows a church the ability to identify people and their family connections for commercial benefit.
The pontiff was alert,oriented and co-operated with medical personnel,according to the Vatican,but his prognosis remained guarded.
Most countries do not officially recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital even though it is the site of the Israeli parliament.