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Ireland’s rift with Vatican deepens over child sex abuse reports

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The Catholic Church's cover-up of child sex abuse cases may have tarnished relations between Ireland and the Vatican forever.
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Mormonism takes center stage in American politics

With two Mormons now running for President, Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman, Mormonism may be entering the mainstream consciousness like never before in American history....
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After violence in Egypt, eyes turn to Salafist Muslims

Victims are blaming ultra-conservative Salafist Muslims for sectarian violence that has broken out in Egypt. Prominent Salafists deny the accusations....
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Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf reacts to Osama Bin Laden's death

The Imam who sponsored the so called "Ground Zero Mosque" near the site of the former World Trade Center in New York talks about the death of Osama Bin Laden....
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Judgment Day May 21: Why are end times prophecies so popular?

Harold Camping, a Californian radio preacher, has said that Judgment Day will come on May 21 at 6:00 pm. Why do people love thinking about the apocalypse?...
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Catholic Church says 1960s culture caused sexual abuse

A new report finds poor training and insufficient support in the face of 1960s cultural shifts led to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. ...
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Mourning Indian Guru Sathya Sai Baba

The iconic Indian religious leader Sathya Sai Baba died on Sunday. ...
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A 2012 safe haven in Bucharach, France?

Rumors are flying that Bucharach, France may be the safe haven for the coming end of the world in 2012. Some 10,000 people may be descending on the tiny village....
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Pakistan assassin finds support on Facebook

The man accused of murdering Pakistani governor Salmaan Taseer has found support on Facebook. ...
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The future of religion in America

Americans have become more polarized religiously over the past 50 years, but that may not continue into the future....
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