Kamala Harris: A Baptist with a Jewish husband and a faith that traces back to MLK and Gandhi
Black clergy who know Vice President Kamala Harris, now the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, marvel at the fusion of traditions and teachings that have molded her religious faith and social justice values.
New Zealand finds that state and religious institutions failed to prevent or stop decades of abuse
A six-year New Zealand inquiry into abuse, neglect and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults in state, foster and faith-based care between 1950 and 1999 found nearly a third of those in care were physically, sexually, verbally or psychologically harmed.
The gods must be angry: Mexico 'cancels' statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
Mexican authorities have slapped a โclosureโ order on a 10-foot tall aquatic statue of the Greek god of the sea Poseidon that was erected in May in the Gulf of Mexico just off the beach in the town of Progreso, Yucatan.
Vatican will prepare a document on the role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church
The Vatican says its doctrine office will be preparing a document on women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church, as part of a new initiative to respond to longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church's life.
Nigeria claims it has degraded Islamic extremists. New suicide bombings suggest they remain potent
Recent suicide bombings in northeastern Nigeria have raised questions about the country's claim that it has degraded the Islamic extremists whose insurgency since 2009 has killed more than 35,000 people directly and displaced more than 2 million.
Hundreds died in Saudi Arabia performing the Hajj, a Houston mom was almost one of them
The Hajj (or pilgrimage) in Mecca is an arduous (and expensive) journey all Muslims aspire to undertake one day. However, hundreds died this year due to the violent heat and KPRC 2 digital producer Ahmed Humble's mother, was one of the fortunate survivors.
Russian region of Dagestan holds a day of mourning after attacks kill 19 people
Russiaโs southern region of Dagestan is holding the first of three days of mourning following a rampage by Islamic militants that killed 19 people, most of them police, and attacked houses of worship in apparently coordinated assaults in two cities.
Heads of churches say Israeli government is demanding they pay property tax, upsetting status quo
The heads of major Christian denominations in Israel say that local governments across the country are demanding they pay property tax, violating a longstanding arrangement in a manner they say reflects growing intolerance for Christians in the Holy Land.
As France reels from the rape of a Jewish girl, antisemitism comes to the fore in election campaign
The alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected antisemitic attack has sent shockwaves throughout France, and thrust concerns about antisemitism to the forefront of campaigning for the countryโs legislative elections.
Jihadis from Africaโs Sahel have crossed into Nigeriaโs north, a new report says. A lot is at stake
A new report says there is mounting evidence that jihadi fighters who had long operated in Africaโs volatile Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring Benin.
Fight for control of Yemen's banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economy
Yemenโs Houthi rebels and its internationally recognized government are locked in a fight for control of the countryโs banks that experts warn is threatening to further wreck an economy already crippled by nearly a decade of war.