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Wife of Iran-held pastor hopes to rebuild marriage

By Reuters — January 23, 2016

But Naghmeh Abedini is not rushing the reunion.

Israeli troops evict Jewish settlers from homes in Hebron, site of patriarchs’ tombs

By Reuters — January 22, 2016

Relations are tense between 220,000 Palestinians and around 1,000 Jewish settlers, who live holy sites in the heart of the city.

Lean on anti-gay nations, Biden tells business leaders in Davos

By Reuters — January 21, 2016

There's no national cultural justification to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, the U.S. vice president said emphatically.

Actresses read stories of abortion as Supreme Court fight over restrictions nears

By Reuters — January 21, 2016

Adding to the public opinion war over abortion, a reproductive rights group launches a video series with actresses reading women's personal stories of abortion.

Israel arrests two Jewish teens for Jerusalem monastery vandalism

By Reuters — January 20, 2016

Police said the teenagers wrote curses such as "Christians go to hell" in Hebrew script on doors and walls of the Dormition Abbey in the Old City.

Sarah Palin endorses Donald Trump with a ‘hallelujah’ aimed at evangelical voters

By Reuters — January 20, 2016

But will her avid support draw those conservative Christians, once her fan base, away from Sen. Ted Cruz?

Ex-Vatican official acquitted in money smuggling case

By Reuters — January 19, 2016

But the monsignor, who had close connections to the Vatican's scandal-plagued bank, is still faces charges of money laundering.

Thai Buddhist leaders battle over politics, sex and money scandals

By Reuters — January 19, 2016

Religion is becoming a proxy war for political rivalries and sex and money scandals, leaving millions of Buddhists stuck in the middle.

Some Jewish-American groups welcome Iran deal but remain wary

By Reuters — January 18, 2016

They remain mindful of Iran's history of being a troublemaker in the region and concerned that a Jewish-American prisoner was not released.

Hebrew graffiti at Jerusalem monastery threatens Christians

By Reuters — January 17, 2016

JERUSALEM (Reuters) The attack on a Christian holy site, possibly by Jewish ultra-nationalists, seems to up the ante from previous incidents. "This time it amounts to a real call to murder Christians," said a church spokesman.

Islamic State launches daring attack in Indonesia’s capital

By Reuters — January 14, 2016

JAKARTA (Reuters) It was the first assault on the Muslim-majority country by the radical group, but five of the seven people killed were attackers.

Voodoo sacrifices on national holiday in Benin

By Reuters — January 10, 2016

Hundreds of followers of the traditional religion gathered in Ouidah, once an important port in the slave trade, to pray for calm during the tiny country's presidential election next month.

Philadelphia assailant described as devout Muslim

By Reuters — January 10, 2016

Two people who knew him described a pious man who began expressing interest in Islam in his teenage years and devoted his life to religion.

Muslim protester slams Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’

By Reuters — January 9, 2016

Rose Hamid, who wore a white headscarf, reportedly stood up in the stands directly behind Trump when he suggested that Syrian refugees are affiliated with Islamic State militants.

Swiss missionary kidnapped a second time in Timbuktu