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Pope's Blue Mosque visit surprises Vatican officials

Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, removing his shoes in respect but declining to pray. The Vatican later corrected a statement claiming he had prayed. Read the full story.

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on his inaugural foreign trip, continuing a tradition of interfaith dialogue. Read more on this historic gesture.

Quebec bans public prayer in new secularism law

Quebec intensifies its secularism laws with Bill 9, banning public prayer and religious symbols. Critics argue it disproportionately targets Muslims. Discover the full implications.

Hasidic Rabbis Pray at Rebbe's Resting Place in NYC

Twelve Hasidic rabbis attended the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Emissaries, gathering for prayer at Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's Queens resting place. Explore this powerful display of faith.

Pakistan Reopens Border to Sikh Pilgrims

In a significant interfaith gesture, Pakistan has reopened its Wagah border crossing to welcome hundreds of Sikh pilgrims from India celebrating the 555th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

World's First Muslim-Friendly Cruise Sets Sail

Discover how a groundbreaking cruise line is revolutionising halal travel with prayer facilities, alcohol-free voyages, and segregated leisure areas while sailing to stunning destinations.

King Charles prays with Pope in 500-year first

In an unprecedented ecumenical moment, King Charles III and Pope Leo shared prayers at the Vatican, marking the first such royal-papal worship in five centuries and signalling a new era of interfaith dialogue.

King Charles makes historic first Vatican state visit

In a landmark moment for modern monarchy, King Charles III embarks on his first official state visit to the Vatican, meeting Pope Francis to discuss climate change, interfaith dialogue, and global peace initiatives.

King Charles to make first state visit to Vatican City

Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles will undertake his inaugural state visit to the Vatican, marking a significant moment in UK-Holy See relations and continuing his lifelong commitment to interfaith dialogue.

Prayer fury erupts in Mormon football rivalry

Brigham Young University faces backlash after Utah player Dillon Gabriel's pre-game prayer is interrupted, igniting religious tensions in bitter college football rivalry.

Bristol's Grand Iftar Unites Thousands in Park

Thousands gathered in Bristol's Eastville Park for one of Britain's largest community Iftars, breaking Ramadan fast together in a powerful display of unity and diversity.

King Charles makes history with Pope prayer service

In an unprecedented display of interfaith unity, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in half a millennium to participate in a public prayer service with the Pope during his historic state visit to Vatican City.

UK Faith Leaders Unite Against Gaza Conflict Hate

Senior UK religious figures issue powerful joint statement calling for empathy and dialogue to counter polarisation surrounding Israel-Gaza conflict, warning of dangerous community divisions.

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