Tag: Religion-State Relations

France on Edge After Killing of a Teacher and Hamas Attack

Another attack at a school, three years after the beheading of a teacher, has heightened anxiety about a new wave of terrorism in an already scarred country.

Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Over Prayers on the Field Resigns

Joseph Kennedy’s case expanded the place of religion in public life. On Wednesday, he said he would “continue to work to help people understand and embrace the historic ruling at the heart of our case.”

When It Comes to China, Pope Francis Keeps Criticism in Check

Francis called relations with Beijing “very respectful,” though few clergy or Catholics from China went to see him during a visit to Mongolia, seemingly fearing reprisals.

Pope Visits Mongolia, With an Eye on Russia and China

The pontiff arrived Friday on a trip that the Vatican said was meant to encourage the fewer than 1,500 Catholics there. But it also brings him close to two great powers that have vexed him.