Photos of the Week: Ashoura; National Eucharistic Congress (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Ashoura, the National Eucharistic Congress and more. The post Photos of the Week: Ashoura; National Eucharistic Congress appeared first on Religion News Service.

Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In Afghanistan, the Taliban cut mobile phone services in key cities holding commemorations for fear of militants targeting Shiites, whom Sunni extremists consider heretics. The post Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world commemorate the mourning day of Ashoura appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Ashoura; Hindu Kanwarias (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Ashoura, Hindu Kanwarias and more. The post Photos of the Week: Ashoura; Hindu Kanwarias appeared first on Religion News Service.