religious coexistence
Pope Leo Advocates Palestinian State as "Only Solution" to Israel-Palestinian Conflict During First International Visit
Dec 01, 2025 11:40 am CST
During his first overseas trip as leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo reaffirmed the Vatican's position that a Palestinian state is the only viable solution to the decades-long Israel-Palestinian conflict. Speaking during an in-flight press conference from Turkey to Lebanon, the first American pope emphasized the need for justice while acknowledging Israel's current opposition to this approach. Pope Leo also praised Turkey as a model for religious coexistence during his diplomatic mission addressing multiple global conflicts.
Nigeria Rejects US Religious Freedom Violation Allegations: Minister Defends Nation's Counterterrorism Efforts
Nov 06, 2025 01:32 pm CST
Nigeria's government has firmly rejected the United States' designation as a religious freedom violator, with Information Minister Mohammed Idris stating the allegations are based on misinformation. The Nigerian administration highlights significant counterterrorism progress, emphasizing that extremist violence affects both Christians and Muslims, while expressing openness to international cooperation that respects Nigeria's sovereignty.