RELIGION

The Pontiff was expected to meet controversial President Kabila during a visit this summer.

A video of a sheikh forbidding Muslims from editing their photographs is going viral in the Middle East.

Experts on religion and employment law say ruling is unlikely to be overturned after Britain leaves EU.

Churches say LGBT representation is an attempt to normalise homosexuality for children.

State government is introducing a harsher penalty to protect animal worshipped by Hindus.

Islamic headscarves and dress codes are a contentious topic in Europe.

Ban must be based on company rule requiring all employees to "dress neutrally", rules ECJ.

The treatment of Bishop Philip North, an Anglo-Catholic, shows the Church's prospects for unity are grim.

The riotous celebrations involve throwing coloured powders at friends and family, giving the holiday its popular name Festival of Colours.

A petition seeking to ban all blasphemous content on social media has been filed.

IBTimes UK exclusively speaks to novelist Rahmani about his struggle for freedom of expression.

The story, traditions, and food behind the Jewish holiday of Purim.

Many Myanmarese believe the wizards were responsible for bringing an end to military rule in 2011.

The bill proposed by the anti-immigration SVP had been narrowly approved by the lower house of parliament.

Emlyn Culverwell and Iryna Nohai have been in detention since January 2017.

Birmingham teen says she fell into depression over social media backlash.

Amnesty International has condemned targeting of the Gafatar community and called for release of its members.

Natalya Poklonskaya says a statue of the last emperor of Russia Nicholas the second has been crying.

Cases of female genital mutilation are on the rise but police are struggling to find the offenders.

Last Week Tonight show host John Oliver met with His Holiness to discuss reincarnation, horses' milk and China.

Rev Dr Iain Campbell's death has shocked the close-knit community on the Isle of Lewis.

Groups held protests over a man jailed for leaving bacon sandwiches outside a mosque

The decision not to allow the film exposes the insidious nature of Indian patriarchy.

Ali is a member of the Ahmadiyya community, who in Pakistan are forbidden from calling themselves Muslims.

There are also concerns over wrongful use of the crossed keys emblem of the Holy See.

The Pope faces widespread condemnation for his 'merciful' approach to child sex offenders.

The son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was reportedly detained for two hours after traveling back from Jamaica.

The pontiff's message a surprise attack on members of his own church.

Fears armed groups may be capitalising on political uncertainty to cause widespread instability.