Pope Francis lights nativity scene in support of refugees
Pope Francis lit the Christmas tree and nativity scene in Assisi. From a distance in the Vatican, he performed the ceremony online on December 7. […]
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Why Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim rhetoric will continue to endure
Donald Trump proposes a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States“. The shift in rhetoric follows the shootings in San Bernardino, California. […]
Relatives of Killer Tashfeen Malik Say That She Became Hardline in Saudi
Relatives of Tashfeen Malik, the woman involved in what has been classified as a terrorist attack in the United States, have said that she became […]
Toronto says #StandWithMuslimsTO after anti-Muslim backlash
The anti-Muslim backlash following the recent Paris atrocities is creating its own acts of solidarity. In Toronto, Canada, four high profile anti-Muslim incidents have made […]
How the far-right are trying to deter refugees from entering Sweden
Flier in Lesbos refugee camp filled with lies about Sweden/refugee situation. No comment from supposed signers. -SN pic.twitter.com/y4HnDeDerE — b9AcE is antifascist (@b9AcE) November 7, […]
Union for Reform Judaism adopts historic transgender rights policy
The Union for Reform Judaism in North America has adopted a resolution for transgender rights. This move continues a long tradition of supporting minority rights. […]
Why Hindu nationalism threatens India’s free speech and secularism
Some of India’s most prominent scientists have signed a petition and returned awards to draw attention to India’s growing intolerance. The petition accuses the governing […]
Vandals daub swastikas and racist slogans on Jewish and Muslim graves in Austria
Vandals daubed swastikas and anti-migrant slogans on Muslim and Jewish graves over the weekend in western Austria. The perpetrators targeted the graves and building of […]
Family seek hate crime charge against white supremacist accused of killing Iranian-American Shayan Mazroei
The family of murdered Iranian-American engineering student Shayan Mazroei, 22, want authorities to consider it a hate crime. Craig Tanber, a white supremacist gang member […]
Why is Junípero Serra’s canonisation so controversial?
Over the summer, Pope Francis apologised for the “Many grave sins were committed against the native people of America in the name of God.” “I […]