Pope Leo XIV calls on Türkiye to mediate global conflicts
Pope Leo XIV has called on Türkiye to act as a mediator in international disputes, noting that Ankara plays a "special role" as a bridge between East and West, and Asia and Europe.
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Azerbaijan suggests hosting summit of world religious leaders
A summit of world religious leaders may take place in Azerbaijan, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said during the meeting with Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders Mohamed Abdelsalam in Baku. Mohammed Abdelsalam …
Pope prays for peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia
On Christmas Day, the Pope prayed for peace between Baku and Yerevan. He also called on all believers to say "yes" to peace.
Quran burned in Stockholm
In the EU countries, under the pretext of establishing the norms of democracy, actions continue, the participants of which burn the sacred book for Muslims - the Quran.
New cathedral mosque to be built in Kabardino-Balkaria
A new cathedral mosque will be built in Kabardino-Balkaria. 5 thousand believers can be there at the same time. It will be located in the region's capital.
Iranian Foreign Ministry summons Swedish Ambassador after Quran incident
The Swedish Ambassador was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry after today's incident with the Quran, which took place in the Swedish capital. There the protest was expressed to the diplomat.
Muslims around the globe welcome Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins for Muslims at sunset. Believers around the world will abstain from food and drink at daytime for 30 days. At sunset, the holy month of Ramadan began for Muslims. During Ramadan, …
Pope Francis considers visit to Moscow
Pope Francis considers a visit to Russia. He noted that he had never "closed the door" on this issue, and also expressed the hope that he would be able to organize a meeting between the leaders of the Russian Federation and …
What's the difference between Easter and Orthodox Easter?
According to History, the holidays both celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but have some different traditions and are based on different …
Saudi Arabia to allow one million pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has decided to increase the annual number of Hajj pilgrims to 1 million people, the Saudi Press Agency with reference to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reports. Not only about the subjects of the kingdom, but also …
Thousands of believers come to highest monastery in Russia to celebrate Epiphany
About 6 thousand people celebrated Epiphany in the alpine Monastery of the Holy Dormition in North Ossetia, Russia, the press service of the State Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Republic reported. According to the representative of …
Circassian fashionmongers introduced with novelties of Islamic clothing
The 6th Republican charity show of designer clothes of the fall-winter 2018-2019 was held in the capital of Karachay-Cherkessia, Cherkessk, the organizers of the event wrote on Instagram. The proceeds from the show will be sent to help …
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: 'Multiple casualties,' 4 officers injured, officials say
Multiple people were killed and at least six more were injured -- including four responding police officers -- when a gunman opened fire at a Pittsburgh synagogue Saturday morning, authorities said, 23 ABC reports. "It's a very …
School of Ingush Adats opens in Sunzha
The School of Ingush Adats has started to operate in the Ingush city of Sunzha, the press service of the republican Ministry of Culture and Archives reports. A facility was set specially for this educational project. There children …
Imam of Makhachkala’s largest mosque dies after hajj
Yesterday, a 77-year old Imam of the largest mosque of Dagestan’s capital, Idris Israpilov passed away. Idris Israpilov was born in the village of Eched in the Tsumadinsky district in 1940, lived in Makhachkala and was known …
Qatar denies blocking Saudi pilgrimage flights
Qatar denied it had banned Saudi Arabian flights from landing in the emirate to transport Muslim pilgrims to Makkah, after an accusation by authorities in Riyadh. Saudi Arabian Airlines on Sunday said Qatari authorities had refused to …
Pope Francis shares breakfast with homeless on 80th birthday
Pope Francis celebrated an active if low-key 80th birthday on Saturday, sharing breakfast with eight homeless people before celebrating Mass with cardinals as greetings flowed in from around the world, the abc7 reports. The pope …
200 radicals returned to traditional Islam in Kazakhstan
During the first six months of 2016, more than 200 extremists have returned to traditional Islam in Kazakhstan. "As a result of measures undertaken in the region, in the first half of 2016 we rehabilitated 215 people who returned …
Radiohead fans attacked at Istanbul record shop
Some 20 suspected Islamists beat up customers and staff for drinking alcohol and listening to music during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. Unconfirmed reports said one person was injured in the incident on …
Russian Church insists on rescheduling Pan-Orthodox Council
The Moscow Patriarchate has refused to participate in the Pan-Orthodox Council that was expected to be held on Crete on June 16-27, Interfax reports. "All Churches should participate in the Pan-Orthodox Council, and only in that …