Diyaruna

2023-03-14

Hope rings out in former ISIS stronghold of Mosul

The three new bells of al-Saa church, named after the archangels Gabriel, Michael and Raphael, were cast at a French foundry in Normandy.

Global Imams urge Muslims to boycott Beijing Olympics

Religion

2022-01-05

Global Imams urge Muslims to boycott Beijing Olympics

Islamic leaders of all denominations have told Muslims not to attend or participate in the games over China's ongoing oppression, torture and sexual abuse of Muslims in Xinjiang.

Taliban fighters break from leaders, call for 'jihad' against China for oppressing Muslims

Religion

2021-11-02

Taliban fighters break from leaders, call for 'jihad' against China for oppressing Muslims

Rank and file members of the Taliban are criticizing their leaders' ties with China over the treatment of Muslims in Xinjiang and the ban of a widely popular and trusted Koran application.

China silences popular Qur'an app for millions of Muslims

Religion

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.

Ire in Deir Ezzor over politically-tinged ceremonies

Religion

2020-08-31

Ire in Deir Ezzor over politically-tinged ceremonies

Roads and city centres were blocked off in several parts of the province so IRGC-aligned militias could hold religious ceremonies.