The Religion and Ethics Report

At the Holy Family Church in Gaza, where hundreds have taken refuge, they will not abandon their tradition. Despite the destruction in Gaza City, they continue to celebrate Easter. 

Islamic State carried out a deadly concert attack near Moscow, killing at least 140 people. Why has the terrorist group targeted Russia?

Church and human rights advocates fear that Article 23, as it’s known, could require priests in Hong Kong to report anti-government activity they hear about in the confessional.

Why has Islamic State targeted Russia?, Catholic priests in Hong Kong may be required to break the confessional seal, and Christians in Gaza mark Easter amid conflict.

A new religious discrimination law would reportedly allow faith-based schools to keep their spiritual character, but some religious groups worry this could be open to endless legal challenges.

How developments in AI could be used and misused by employers, the war between mafia and priests in Italy, and religious concern over a possible change to a discrimination act.

Recently, Father Felice Palamara found a literal chalice that had been poisoned by the mafia. It's another sign of growing violence against priests who speak out against such criminal organisations. 

In China, the government is testing technology that allows authorities to monitor a person's thoughts. It’s an AI development that particularly worries federal Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay.

Did Pope Francis really tell Ukraine’s leaders to hoist "the white flag" — ending a war that Russia began two years ago? Also, the Pope has upset Israel's government in its diplomatic efforts.

The popularity of Putin among nominally conservative Christians sounds baffling — but why is it a growing phenomenon in the US?