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Thaipusam festival celebrations in IndiaA Hindu devotee with a pierced tongue takes part in a procession during the Thaipusam festival in the southern Indian city of Kochi. Thaipusam is an annual… 07/02/2012
Fraud ruling upheld against Church of Scientology A French court has upheld a ruling against the Church of Scientology for cajoling members into spending large amounts of money for questionable remedies… 02/02/2012
Gandhi imitators bid for world record in India485 people from an Indian charity for single mothers and children living without support at railway stations, took part in a peace march in an attempt to… 30/01/2012
Peace doves won’t leave Pope – nocomment During his Angelus address on Sunday, Benedict invites prayers for peace in the Holy Land and thoughts for those suffering from leprosy. Benedict XVI also… 30/01/2012
Pope releases doves of peace for the Holy Land Pope Benedict XVI has called for peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The pontiff made his comments in his weekly Sunday address at the Vatican. He… 29/01/2012
Egypt’s first free parliament gets to work Egypt’s ruling military council has handed over legislative powers to the new Islamist-dominated lower house of parliament, which convened for the first time… 24/01/2012
Pope blesses lambs to celebrate feast of St Agnes – nocomment Pope Benedict XVI blessed a pair of lambs as part of a centuries-old tradition at the Vatican. 22/01/2012
Ukraine: Orthodox Epiphany celebrations – nocomment Orthodox believers celebrate Epiphany by taking a dip in icy Ukrainian water. 21/01/2012
Baptism in the River Jordan – nocomment Thousands of Christian pilgrims arrived at the West Bank site of Qasr Al-Yahud, next to the Palestinian city of Jericho, where they re-enacted the baptism of… 19/01/2012
Baptism of ice for Russian Orthodox Christians Thousands of Russians have been celebrating the Orthdox Christian holiday of Epiphany with a baptism of ice. The tradition commemorates the baptism of Jesus… 19/01/2012
Annual blessing of pets in Madrid – nocomment Hundreds of people and their pets visited the parish of Saint Anton, patron saint of animals, in the Spanish capital Madrid for the annual blessing of their… 18/01/2012
Swimming in Siberia’s Lake Baikal – nocomment Hundreds of Buddhists from around the world, who participate in “Days of Buddhist Culture” in Russia, swim in near-freezing Lake Baikal with air temperatures… 17/01/2012
Holy Bathing in IndiaStudents hold ceramic pots filled with water as they take a holy bath ahead of the Magh Mela festival during a ceremony in the western Indian city of… 09/01/2012
Colourful parade as journey of the three kings re-enacted in Spain – nocomment Revellers gathered in the Spanish capital Madrid on Thursday evening to watch the traditional parade marking the eve of the Epiphany 07/01/2012
Icy plunge for Epiphany in Bulgaria – nocomment Hundreds of Orthodox Bulgarians celebrate Epiphany with music and dancing in the waters of the icy Tundzha River. 07/01/2012
Greeks celebrate Epiphany – nocomment Greek people of all ages gathered at Piraeus port to participate in the celebrations of Epiphany Day, one of the most important celebrations of the Greek… 07/01/2012
‘God help us’ say Japanese businesses Japanese business leaders have been making their tradition annual new year visit to pray at a shrine in Tokyo which is considered to be lucky for… 04/01/2012
Ultra-orthodox Jews anger other Israelis with ‘Holocaust’ protestUltra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators in Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim neighbourhood caused outrage by dressing children as Holocaust victims to protest against what… 02/01/2012
German snow and ice church opens – nocomment A church made entirely of ice and snow has opened in the ski-resort of Mitterfirmiansreut in Southern Germany. The 26 metre-long structure on a hill above the… 30/12/2011
America’s Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah – nocomment The eight-day celebration of Hanukkah has begun in New York City, as US Senator Charles Schumer helped light what is purported to be the world’s largest… 21/12/2011
Pope Benedict XVI visits prison – nocomment Pope Benedict XVI arrived at Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Sunday for a visit during which he called for better conditions for inmates, while meeting with some of… 19/12/2011
Saint Lazarus pilgrimage in Cuba – nocomment Thousands of faithful Cubans participate in the annual pilgrimage to Saint Lazarus altar at the El Rincon Church on the outskirts of Havana. 17/12/2011
Giant Christmas tree in Vatican – nocomment A 30-metre-high Christmas tree, which came from the forests of west Ukraine, is officially lit during a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican December… 17/12/2011
France: Lyon celebrates ‘Fête des Lumières’ – nocomment Tens of thousands of people gathered on Thursday evening for the opening of the ‘Fête des Lumières’ (Festival of Lights) which takes place every year in Lyon… 09/12/2011
Celebrations for Ashura in Bangladesh – nocomment Shi’ite Muslims in Dhaka mark the mourning day of Ashura with self-flagellation. 06/12/2011
Iraq: Ashura celebrations – nocomment Iraqi Shi’ites mark Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram as a day of mourning which celebrates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein. 06/12/2011
Ashura celebrations in Afghanistan – nocomment Shi’ite Muslims in Kabul gather at a shrine to mark Ashura with self-flagellation. 06/12/2011
Lebanon: Ashura celebrations – nocomment Hundreds of Shi’ite mourners mark Ashura in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh in a ritual of self-flagellation to show kinship with Imam Hussein… 06/12/2011
Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussain in Tehran – nocomment A mourning ceremony was held in the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran to commemorate the martyrdom of… 06/12/2011
Radical Islam in Europe With ISPI – the Institute for International Political Studies ispi Victor, from Fontainebleau in France, asks: I’d like to know if the countries of the… 01/12/2011
Dalai Lama attends first ever Global Buddhist Congregation – nocomment The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s spiritual leader, led a multi-faith prayer session at the Gandhi memorial and planted saplings at New Delhi’s Nehru Park on the final… 30/11/2011
Islam and democracy Alex Taylor euronews: What is happening with the Arab Spring? Those of you who followed with joy as the events unfolded on Facebook in Tunisia who clicked… 17/11/2011
Prayers before the Pope’s visit to BeninA woman prays beside a statue at Notre Dame cathedral in Benin’s economic capital Cotonou. Pope Benedict will visit the cathedral on his second trip as… 17/11/2011
Debate rages about forced marriages in Europe There is growing debate in Europe about forced marriages. It has been the focus of a conference at the European Parliament this week, just months after… 10/11/2011
Annual Hajj pilgrimage in MeccaMuslims around the world celebrate Eid-al-Adha, marking the end of the Hajj, by slaughtering sheep, goats, cows and camels to commemorate Prophet Abraham’s… 08/11/2011
Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca – nocomment Millions of Muslims from around the world were in the holy city of Mecca for the first day of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that every Muslim is expected to… 07/11/2011
Protester climbs St. Peter’s – nocomment Vatican security escorted away a man who managed to climb up on top of the colonnade at St. Peter’s Square during a canonisation mass led by Pope Benedict… 24/10/2011
A giant banner for the blindMen attach a banner with a symbol of blindness to St. Stephen’s Cathedral (Stephansdom) in Vienna October 13, 2011. The banner with the largest ever blind… 13/10/2011
Is the European Union a ‘Christian club’? In this edition of U talk Ali, from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, asks: “…if the European Union is a “Christian club” and that’s why you don’t… 06/10/2011
God bless my dogPet owners bring their animals to be blessed every year on the day of Sao Francisco de Assis, Brazil’s patron saint of animals. REUTERS/Nacho Doce 05/10/2011
Celebrating Bang Neow vegetarian festival in ThailandDevotees of the Bang Neow Chinese Shrine stand amidst exploding firecrackers as they take part in the vegetarian festival in Phuket. REUTERS/Dario Pignatelli 02/10/2011
On the banks of the GangesA man rests after playing in mud on the banks of the Ganges river in the northern Indian city of Allahabad. Jitendra Prakash / Reuters 30/09/2011
Germany: anti-Pope demos in Berlin – nocomment Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Berlin on Thursday to protest against the visit of Pope Benedict to Germany. 23/09/2011
End of Ramadan in Tripoli – nocomment Muslims attend morning prayers for Eid Al-Fitr in Tripoli. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. 31/08/2011
Muslims end of Ramadan in MoscowMuslims attend morning prayers for Eid Al-Fitr near the central mosque in Moscow August 30, 2011. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the Muslim holy month of… 30/08/2011
Pope Benedict XVI’s WYD final mass – nocomment Pope Benedict XVI held the final Mass of his visit to Spain for the Roman Catholic Church’s youth festival, attended by thousands of Catholic pilgrims at the… 22/08/2011
Ramadan prayers in Jerusalem – nocomment Tens of thousands pray at Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa Mosque, Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque, on the third Friday of the fasting month of Ramadan. 20/08/2011
World Youth Day in Madrid – nocomment Pope Benedict XVI visited the famous monastery of El Escorial on his second day of his visit for the World Youth Day festival. 20/08/2011
Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Spain – nocomment Pope Benedict XVI arrives in Madrid for the Roman Catholic Church’s World Youth Day. 19/08/2011
Pope Benedict XVI shakes hands with Spain’s PM ZapateroPope Benedict XVI shakes hands with Spain’s Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero next to Spain’s King Juan Carlos after arriving at Madrid’s Barajas… 18/08/2011
The Dalai Lama gives a teaching seminar in ToulouseTibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, gives a teaching seminar for the second day in Toulouse, southwestern France. REUTERS/Jean-Philippe Arles 14/08/2011
Thousands Attend Rabbi’s Funeral Thousands Attend Rabbi’s Funeral of Bne Brak in Israel (filmed by Watten). 12/08/2011
Syrian army continues assault on Deir Al Zour – nocomment The Syrian army fanned out in Deir al-Zor on Wednesday, using heavy weapons and reportedly hunting down a list of 364 activists against the Bashar al-Assad… 11/08/2011
Ramadan in China – nocomment Chinese Muslims pray on the first day of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan in Beijing, China. Muslims around the world abstain from eating, drinking and… 02/08/2011
Fighters, protesters and refugees among the Muslims marking Ramadan Across the Arab world signs are going up in shops and restaurants, just one of the many indications it is the start of Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting… 01/08/2011
Muslims around the world mark the beginning of RamadanMuslim woman attend mass prayer session “Tarawih”, which marks the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at Al Markaz Al Islami mosque in Makassar… 01/08/2011
Exclusive: Woman defies Belgian Burka ban The life of Selema has changed drastically in the last few days. Since Saturday July 23, she began breaking the law after a ban on wearing the full Islamic… 26/07/2011
Hillary Clinton greets Archbishop Demetrios in IstanbulU.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets Archbishop Demetrios, primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America as she leaves after her meeting with… 16/07/2011
La Blanca Paloma pilgrimage in Spain – nocomment Hundreds of thousands of people attented the pilgrimage to the Blanca Paloma Shrine in the village of El Rocío in Spain. The statue of the Virgin Mary is… 13/06/2011
Pope Benedict XVI blowin’ in the windA gust of wind lifts Pope Benedict XVI’s mantle during the weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Max Rossi / Reuters 08/06/2011
Benedict XVI celebrates mass in Croatia – nocomment 400,000 Catholics gathered at Zagreb’s Hippodrome for the central part of the Pope’s two-day visit to Croatia under the motto “Together in Christ” — a Mass he… 06/06/2011
Back in the Day: fun to be at the YMCAJune 6, 1844. The Young Men’s Christian Association, or YMCA, is founded in London by George Williams (later Sir George). The original aim was to provide… 06/06/2011
EU, faith leaders reconfirm cooperation Faith leaders gathered in Brussels have expressed their readiness to work with the European Union institutions to promote fundamental freedoms. This was the… 30/05/2011
The Baikal diaryTraveller’s diary Denis Loktev – Ulan-Ude, 15-18 May 2011 Baikal’s Eastern shore is one of the most beautiful, though not easily reachable, destinations… 25/05/2011
A look at life in and around Russia’s Lake Baikal In South-Eastern Siberia there is an amazing wonder of nature – Lake Baikal. It is so vast and deep that locals call it the sea. But its water is pure and… 25/05/2011
Lag Ba-Omer celebrations in IsraelA Jewish youth prays during celebrations for the Lag Ba-Omer holiday at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai on Mount Meron in northern Israel, early morning… 22/05/2011
Buddha’s birthday celebrations in KathmanduA boy receives a blessing from a priest at Swyambhu during celebrations of the birth anniversary of Buddha in Kathmandu. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar 17/05/2011
John Paul II beatifiedPope Benedict XVI kneels in front of the coffin of the late Pope John Paul II inside St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. REUTERS/Andrew Medichini/Pool 01/05/2011
Traveller’s diary in SolovkiTraveller’s diary Denis Loktev – Solovetsky Islands, 24th April 2011 It took nine days in unheated train carriages for the first Soviet prisoners to get… 26/04/2011
Russia’s Solovki: reclaiming a sacred past Russia is a land of riddles wrapped in mysteries. Everywhere from its North to South, East to West. Join us in exploring the largest country on Earth in our… 26/04/2011
A woman prays during an Orthodox Easter service in GeorgiaA woman reads a prayer book during an Orthodox Easter service in Tbilisi. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili 24/04/2011
Westminster Choir boys to sing at Royal Wedding The Choir of Westminster Abbey is among the chosen few to be performing at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding ceremony next week. Renowned… 22/04/2011
Procession of the Torches in Goias VelhoPenitents participate in the Procession of the Torches during Holy Week in Goias Velho, west of Brasilia. Hundreds of Easter processions take place as part of… 21/04/2011
Seoul to organize birth anniversary of Lord BuddhaA worker attaches prayer petitions, with names written on cards, to lotus lanterns in preparation for the upcoming anniversary of the birth of Lord Buddha at… 18/04/2011
Europe Weekly: veils, migrants and soap cartel This Europe Weekly review of important European stories includes the enforcement of the veil ban in France, interreligious dialogue at the Council of Europe… 15/04/2011
Thinly veiled attacks as Turkey and France row over veil ban After an accusation by Turkey’s prime minister that France violates freedom of religion, a member of the Council of Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly rejected… 13/04/2011
Council of Europe encouraging religious dialogue The representatives of five religions have been taking part in debate at the Council of Europe, surrounding a freshly adopted report in the human rights… 12/04/2011
Azerbaijan – a forum for intercultural dialogue The Caspian Republic of Azerbaijan sees itself as a successful multicultural society, with all its religions coexisting peacefully – while Europe struggles to… 08/04/2011
Navratri festival in IndiaA Hindu holy man worships the sun god Surya after taking a dip in the waters of the holy river Ganges during the Navratri festival in the northern Indian city… 04/04/2011
Hindu Festival of Colours in Trinidad and TobagoA man smeared with coloured powder celebrates Phagwa or Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, which marks the beginning of spring, in Trinidad and Tobago… 21/03/2011
Pick of the Clicks: Apocalypse…now?Pick of the Clicks looks at the most clicked story of the week on our website and how its being treated elsewhere on the net. This week: The Apocalypse… 12/03/2011
Lent and Ash Wednesday festivalMen paint themselves to ward off evil spirits in this century-old tradition during a festival in Mexico before Lent and Ash Wednesday. REUTERS/Jorge Luis Plata 09/03/2011
Holy smoke: Pashupati Temple in KathmanduA Hindu holy man smokes marijuana at Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu. Hindu holy men from Nepal and India come to the temple to take part in the Shivaratri, one… 01/03/2011
Women fight for contraception in the PhilipinesWomen stage a “die-in” in Manila to call on bihsops to stop their opposition to the Reproductive Health Bill which permits education on contraception… 27/02/2011
“Milad-ul-Nabi” celebrations in IndiaA boy poses on a motorbike during a religious procession to mark Milad-ul-Nabi, or birthday celebrations of Prophet Mohammad, in the old quarters of Delhi, in… 17/02/2011
Faiths united in Cairo demonstrations The 13th day of protest in Egypt has been called the “Day of the Martyrs” by the organisers, in memory of the victims of the violence. Thousands of Coptic… 06/02/2011
Muslim and Coptic together in Tahrir Square in CairoA Muslim holding the Koran and a Coptic Christian holding a cross are carried through opposition supporters in Tahrir Square in Cairo. Dylan Martinez / REUTERS 06/02/2011
Hare Krishna dancing in London Hare Krishna in London tube at Piccadilly Station. By Sérgio Magalhães 02/02/2011
Orthodox christians celebrate Epiphany in RussiaPeople wait to immerse themselves in icy waters during Orthodox Epiphany celebrations in the village of Velikoye, some 220 km (137 miles) north-east of… 19/01/2011
Holy dip in IndiaA Hindu devotee takes a holy dip at the confluence of the Ganges river and the Bay of Bengal at Sagar Island, south of Kolkata. Hindu monks and pilgrims are… 13/01/2011
Catholic mass for the first trading dayA Catholic priest celebrates a mass for traders during the first trading day inside the Philippine Stock Exchange in Manila’s Makati financial district… 03/01/2011
Pilgrims pray in the Church of the Nativity in BethlehemChristian pilgrims pray in the Grotto during their visit to the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve.Ammar Awad / Reuters 24/12/2010
Christmas preparations in ColomboA boy cleans a picture of Jesus at a church ahead of Christmas day celebrations in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dinuka Liyanawatte/REUTERS 23/12/2010
Human rights: judging the top judge Human rights in Europe is the specialist subject of Jean-Paul Costa. This French judge presides over the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. The… 29/10/2010
Exclusive Vatican interview as Pope visits UK euronews has been given an exclusive interview in the Palazzo Apostolico, the administrative heart of the Vatican. It is here that the Roman Catholic church… 15/09/2010
US divided over ‘Ground Zero mosque’ For most Americans, Ground Zero serves as a reminder of when a nation, and the world, watched in disbelief as the United States came under attack on September… 11/09/2010
Religious cohabitation in the Emirates Like many other Gulf States, the United Arab Emirates has a large population of expatriates. But how do Christians, for example, practise their religion in a… 15/04/2010
Debate rages over Swiss minarets This edition of Agora took us to Switzerland, where amongst the Alpine tranquility a controversy is raging over the construction of minarets around mosques… 21/11/2009
Kim-jong-il look a like feels a bitter sorrowThe 61-year-old “dear leader” look-alike, with his bouffant-combed hairline and sunglasses, works at a shop as an engraver. But he also moonlights as an… 09/01/2012
Russian church head calls for dialogue after protestsRussia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been urged to respond to mass protests against last month disputed parliamentary election. In an interview to… 07/01/2012
