Five years ago, the historic VTS chapel burned to the ground. Now a new chapel and chapel garden have been dedicated that are "fit for the 21st century and the future of the church…so many lives are formed in this space," says Rev. Ian Markham, dean and president of VTS. More →

Source: New Chapel at Virginia Theological Seminary | October 16, 2015 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS

Sunni and Shiite Muslims have been in conflict for centuries. But a mosque in the Bay Area is trying to break down those walls. With music, open mic nights and open arms, they've found common ground.

Source: With Song And Celebration, Mosque Chips Away At Sunni-Shiite Divide

The strategy announced by Prime Minister David Cameron includes a range of measures, stoking a debate about how aggressively the government should confront extremist ideologies.

Source: Britain Unveils Plans to Fight Extremism in Young Muslims - The New York Times

Spanish and Portuguese missionaries arrived in Japan in the 1500s, but Christianity was later banned and Christians disguised their faith with a Buddhist veneer. Today, some still practice in secret.

Source: Driven Underground Years Ago, Japan's 'Hidden Christians' Maintain Faith : Parallels : NPR