The pope will preside over a gathering of young people from around the world, mindful that the changes he has initiated in the Roman Catholic Church will depend on them.
Tag: Religion and Belief
Theme Park’s Selective History Appeals to a New Spanish Nationalism
Puy du Fou España has drawn visitors with spectacular shows about Spanish history. But part of its success lies in what goes unsaid.
Swedish Embassy in Baghdad Is Set on Fire
The demonstrators, responding to a protest in Stockholm last month and ahead of one on Thursday, set fire to parts of the building.
Burning of Quran in Stockholm Sparks Outrage in Muslim World
Sweden has been widely condemned for allowing the burning of the Muslim holy book outside a mosque on Wednesday during Eid al-Adha, a major Islamic holiday.
China’s Crackdown on Mosque Domes is Drawing Rare Resistance
China is destroying Arab-style architectural features of mosques, such as domes and minarets. The tightened control on religion has been met with rare resistance.
How Hillsong, a Hip Megachurch, Became Entangled in Scandal
A new documentary series explores the history of Hillsong, known for its celebrity congregants and fashionable trappings before being struck by a series of scandals.
The Religious Right’s Hidden Sway as Japan Trails Allies on Gay Rights
As a G7 summit nears in Hiroshima, Japan is under pressure to show greater support for equality. A national Shinto group has spread a more hostile message.
Kenyan Preacher Told Followers Starvation Was Their Salvation
Hundreds were drawn to a remote wilderness in southeastern Kenya by the End Times preaching of pastor Paul Mackenzie. Relatives and ex-members tried to intervene, but some did not want to be rescued.
Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
Pope Returns to Hungary, to Delight of Viktor Orban
Francis wants to “re-embrace” Hungarian Christians, but some worry that the visit gives political cover to the country’s leader, who is on the opposite side of nearly every issue important to the pontiff.