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Quebec court upholds much of law barring religious symbols for public employees

A Canadian court upheld this week part of a Quebec law that bans government employees from wearing religious symbols at... Read more

French president presses Muslim leaders to embrace 'republican values'

In the wake of several suspected Islamist attacks in France this year, French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the country’s... Read more

Ban on elderly nun’s habit in retirement home went too far, French mayor says

An elderly nun in France has received an apology from a French mayor after retirement home staff wrongly rejected her,... Read more

Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection

Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more

Quebecois bishops: prohibition on religious garb will 'fuel fear and intolerance'

The Canadian province of Quebec passed a law Sunday prohibiting future government employees “in positions of authority” from expressing their... Read more