(RNS) — ‘The idea that you are only one religion is very North Atlantic,’ said religion sociologist Gustavo Morello.

Cracking open peanut shells and eating the kernels is described as a simple, satisfying ritual. The steady rhythm of breaking ...

First, the jihadists sent a letter saying they were coming to the village to preach, said Nigerian chief Umar Bio Salihu.When ...

First, the jihadists sent a letter saying they were coming to the village to preach, said Nigerian chief Umar Bio Salihu.

For two weekends in February, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Los Angeles will showcase handcrafted ...

Not everything is worth keeping.

Hamdia Traoré’s exhibition at the Block Museum features portraits of marabouts, Muslim community leaders, from Djenné, Mali. The exhibit functions as a living archive of an evolving religious ...

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national news service is pursuing a comprehensive strategy to transform the existing ...

A 13-day trip around the region includes watching pilgrims immerse themselves in the ultra-holy Ganges River and a visit to ...

Lawyers, celebrities and a witness weigh in on incident that has renewed focus on the widespread sexual harassment of women in Egypt ...

The carnival season is nearly over, culminating in the biggest celebration of the year: Mardi Gras.

Though not a church rite, Black Masking Indian processions follow a ritual calendar that mirrors Catholic sacred time. Mardi Gras Day itself precedes Ash Wednesday, the threshold between feasting and ...