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Saudi Arabia says it will punish anyone linked to Hezbollah

By Reuters — March 14, 2016

DUBAI -- Hezbollah has close ties to Iran, Saudi Arabia's bitter rival for power in the region.

Dalai Lama drew big audience despite Beijing protest

By Reuters — March 14, 2016

GENEVA (Reuters) "One part of the human brain usually develops common sense. Some of these (Chinese) hardliners, that part of brain is missing," said the crimson-robed Nobel laureate.

Texas festival apologizes after Muslim Olympian told to remove hijab

By Reuters — March 13, 2016

(Reuters) U.S. Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad was trying to pick up her credentials to the South by Southwest (SXSW) arts festival when a volunteer insisted she remove her head scarf.

Three years on, Pope Francis leaves conservatives feeling marginalized

By Reuters — March 12, 2016

VATICAN CITY (Reuters) They worry that behind the gentle facade lies a dangerous reformer who is diluting Catholic teaching on moral issues like homosexuality and divorce while focusing on social problems such as climate change and economic inequality.

Indian guru’s festival on Delhi flood plain riles greens, worries police

By Reuters — March 10, 2016

NEW DELHI (Reuters) But Ravi Shankar rejects warnings from Indian environmentalists who predict that the event, and the 3.5 million visitors expected, will devastate the area's biodiversity.

Missouri Democrats filibuster gay discrimination amendment for faith groups

By Reuters — March 8, 2016

The measure is like others that protect churches from being forced to marry gay couples -- but foes say that's already unconstitutional.

Pennsylvania grand jury finds widespread sex abuse by priests

By Reuters — March 2, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Hundreds of children in western Pennsylvania were sexually assaulted by about 50 Roman Catholic priests over four decades while bishops covered up their actions.

Hague court weighs destruction of Timbuktu religious sites

By Reuters — March 1, 2016

Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi, who prosecutors say belonged to an ally of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, is the first person to be charged with destroying cultural artifacts by the International Criminal Court.

Catholic college head quits after ‘bunnies’ remark

By Reuters — March 1, 2016

Simon Newman had been quoted comparing students at the Maryland college to bunnies and saying: "You just have to drown the bunnies ... put a Glock to their heads."

Pakistan hangs man who killed governor to defend blasphemy law

By Reuters — February 29, 2016

ISLAMABAD - The governor had called for reform of the law against insulting Islam. Street protests broke out by supporters of the killer, who consider him a hero for defending the faith.

Pope answers kids’ tough questions in first book for children

By Reuters — February 28, 2016

VATICAN CITY — The book, called "Dear Pope Francis," answers such questions as "What did God do before the world was made?"

Argentine investigator: Alberto Nisman’s death points to murder

By Reuters — February 25, 2016

BUENOS AIRES — Nisman was found dead, days after accusing then-President Cristina Fernandez of covering up Iran's alleged role in the1994 truck bombing of a Jewish center.

Philippine bishop tells Catholics to boycott Madonna concert

By Reuters — February 24, 2016

The performer's concerts were among "subtle attacks of the evil one," Archbishop Ramon Arguelles said in a reference to Satan. In 2012, Arguelles opposed the Manila concert of Lady Gaga as the work of Satan.

Pope Francis: Abolish the death penalty worldwide

By Reuters — February 22, 2016

"The commandment "You shall not kill," has absolute value and applies to both the innocent and the guilty," he said Sunday.

Noah’s Ark park may ease religious requirements for workers