Diyaruna

2021-10-21

China silences popular Qur'an app for millions of Muslims

The Quran Majeed app is 'trusted by over 25 million Muslims globally', according to the app's developer. But -- without evidence -- Beijing claimed it contains illegal religious texts.

Mosul's famed al-Nuri mosque celebrated as restoration work progresses

Religion

2021-10-18

Mosul's famed al-Nuri mosque celebrated as restoration work progresses

Religious chants were heard in the first ceremony of its kind Sunday at Iraq's iconic al-Nuri mosque, currently being rebuilt after the extensive damage it suffered in the battle against ISIS.

Once an ISIS prison, Mosul church gets new bell cast in Lebanon

Religion

2021-09-20

Once an ISIS prison, Mosul church gets new bell cast in Lebanon

'After seven years of silence, the bell of Mar Tuma rang for the first time,' said a priest at the inauguration, drawing applause and ululations from the crowd.

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

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.

Iraq's top Shia authority supports sovereignty, stability

Religion

2020-11-25

Iraq's top Shia authority supports sovereignty, stability

In his speeches and public statements, Ali al-Sistani has voiced his support for Iraqi sovereignty and his rejection of foreign interference.

Iraq recovers books stolen from Ninawa churches

Religion

2020-09-23

Iraq recovers books stolen from Ninawa churches

Thirty-two old Christian texts looted by ISIS were recently found at an ISIS element's house in Mosul, as part of a wider effort to locate missing antiquities.