Religion

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  Religion

  2021-03-08

  In historic Iraq visit, Pope Francis urges healing, tolerance and brotherhood

  During his three-day visit, the pope evoked a spirit of hope and fraternity, condemned ISIS and all religious extremism, and urged Iraqis of all faiths to work together towards a brighter future.

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  Religion

  2020-12-09

  Iraqis hail Pope's upcoming historic visit

  Pope Francis will make the first-ever papal visit to Iraq in March amid hopes that the trip will help heal the country and turn the page on years of brutal conflict that displaced Iraq's Christians.

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  Religion

  2020-11-18

  Bahrain Foreign Minister in Israel on first official visit

  The Abraham Accords reflect a changing dynamic in the region and underscore the need for co-operation to counter Iranian influence.

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  Religion

  2020-07-30

  Aden residents greet Eid al-Adha with optimism

  The implementation of the Riyadh Agreement is expected to usher in a new era in the provisional capital of Aden, residents and officials say.

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  Religion

  2020-07-29

  Muslims begin downsized hajj amid pandemic

  Pilgrims were brought into Mecca's Grand Mosque in small batches, walking along marked paths, in sharp contrast to previous years.

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  Religion

  2020-06-23

  Saudi Arabia to allow around 1,000 pilgrims in scaled-down hajj

  The pilgrims will be tested for coronavirus and will be required to quarantine at home after the ritual, the country's top health official announced.

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  Religion

  2020-06-19

  Saudi poised to make tough call on hajj season

  The kingdom is close to making an announcement about hajj this year, as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to claim lives.

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  Religion

  2020-05-19

  Houthis run aggressive campaign to collect zakat

  Observers say the Iran-backed militia does not have the authority to collect zakat, and accuse it of using the funds to finance its war effort.

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  Religion

  2020-04-21

  Middle East braces for bleak Ramadan as virus threat lingers

  This year, the fast-spreading COVID-19 threatens to dampen Ramadan like never before, with millions locked down across the Middle East.

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  Religion

  2020-02-24

  US presses Yemen's Houthis to drop Bahai charges

  The US has urged the Iran-backed militia to drop the allegations, release those arbitrarily detained, and respect religious freedom for all.