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Ramadan 2026: Fasting hours, suhoor and iftar times around the world
The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.
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When is Ramadan 2026, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will likely be Thursday, February 19.
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Pope seems to rebuke Trump in remarks about leaders with ‘hands full of blood’
Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after Pete Hegseth’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’
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US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges
Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war
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Jerusalem Patriarch, churches say Christian Zionism threatens Christianity
Senior clergy say outside agendas are fracturing Christian unity in the Holy Land and undermining their authority.
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Religious freedom group says US military members were 'pressured' by commanders to see 'Melania'
An active-duty enlisted member of the US military said their unit was "pressured" into seeing Amazon's "Melania" documentary about the first lady.
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‘It makes me feel more British’: Muslims say religious diversity in the UK part of identity
Eid al-Fitr celebrated amid political furore over claims public Ramadan prayers an ‘act of domination’
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Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality
Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting
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YouGov withdraws survey said to show rising church attendance in England and Wales
Research suggested resurgence in Christianity, especially among young people, but some respondents found to be fraudulent
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Pope Leo heads to Monaco 488 years after the last papal visit
Decision to choose small, wealthy – but very Catholic – state for first European trip has baffled some Vatican observers
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Small but mighty: Colombia’s Muslim community celebrates Ramadan
Colombia’s Muslims comprise less than 0.2 percent of the population in a country that is majority Catholic.
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One of UK's richest men wants German citizenship over 'hostility' to Jews
The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air".
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