Religion in the Daily News
- Haitian Faith Leaders & Scholars Gathered at International Forum to Explore Religion’s Role in Building Peace across the Caribbean 7 September 2026 21 h 11 min Bahamas Local WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — September 5th, 2026 — As Haiti faces violence, political instability, and deepening social divisions, Haitian faith leaders, lawmakers, scholars, and peace advocates joined an online forum examining how religious communities can …
- Hindu devotee rolls nearly 5 kilometers on his body in demanding religious ritual in India 7 September 2026 20 h 43 min De Último Minuto A man in India completed an intense physical and spiritual journey by rolling nearly five kilometers along the asphalt to reach a sacred area near Kamadgiri in Chitrakoot. Surrounded by a crowd celebrating his devotion, the man moved along the route by …
- Mamdani Handed the 9/11 Pen to Al Qaeda’s Lawyer to Declare Mission Accomplished 7 September 2026 20 h 39 min America First Report Most are calling Zohran Mamdani’s actions at a 9/11 ceremony a “snafu” or a meaningless gesture with no significance. They clearly do not understand Islam or the process of military, cultural, and political jihad. He did not drop the souvenir. He did …
- Abinader leads National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving in the Dominican Republic 7 September 2026 20 h 35 min Dominican Today Santo Domingo.- President Luis Abinader called on Dominicans to observe a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving on Monday, bringing together representatives of different religious denominations and public officials at the National Palace. Accompanied by …
- Erosion of Islam liberties affects universities 7 September 2026 20 h 34 min The University Star - Texas Texas lawmakers’ attempts to treat Islam as a political threat rather than a protected religion put Muslim Texan students’ First Amendment rights at risk. The First Amendment protects Americans from government interference in religious beliefs and practice …
- Stormont minister claims Alliance plan to ban ‘conversion therapy’ could see concerned parents jailed 7 September 2026 20 h 31 min The Irish News A proposed bill banning the attempted ‘conversion’ of people who come out as non-heterosexual will criminalise parenting, restrict religious freedom and leave teachers in fear of expressing honestly held beliefs, a government minister is claiming. DUP …
- Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike after female employees 'made invisible' for Hindu group visit 7 September 2026 20 h 15 min Euronews Published on 07/09/2026 - 21:52 GMT+2•Updated 21:58 Staff at the Eiffel Tower staged a walkout on Monday, forcing the closure of the iconic Parisian landmark after female employees were said to have been moved out of sight during the visit of a …
- Number of members EKD below 20 million for the first time in history 7 September 2026 20 h 05 min Christian Network Europe The total number of members of regional Evangelical Churches in Germany has fallen under 20 million. That is the lowest amount ever. The total number of members of regional Evangelical Churches in Germany has fallen under 20 million. That is the lowest …
- Dr Surujrattan Rambachan: A life of devotion and service 7 September 2026 19 h 47 min Trinidad and Tobago Guardian Shastri Boodan GML Freelance Contributor For more than six decades, Dr Surujrattan Rambachan has used his voice to carry Hindu devotion from village temples to packed satsangs, radio and television audiences – and into charitable …
- Faith leaders warn of prejudice ahead of Senedd’s return 7 September 2026 19 h 47 min Nation.Cymru The Siambr Mark Mansfield Faith leaders from across Wales have warned of religious and ethnic prejudice ahead of the Senedd’s return following the summer recess. Senior representatives of Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Bahá’í and other faith …
- Mai Khao hosts 20th annual Mawlid fair 7 September 2026 19 h 33 min Phuket News PHUKET: The 20th annual Mawlid fair in Mai Khao opened on Friday (Sept 4), bringing together Muslim religious leaders, local officials and residents for three days of religious, cultural and community activities. Phuket Vice Governor Romdon Hayiawae …
- ‘No place for political Islam’: This European country slaps hijab ban in schools, sparks protest, outrage from Muslim groups; what is this all about? 7 September 2026 19 h 11 min News24 Austria Hijab Ban: Muslim groups in Austria are protesting a law that imposes a hijab ban in schools across the European country, arguing that it incites anti-Muslim sentiment, even as the Austrian government has dubbed hijab as a “symbol of repression”, …
- Eiffel Tower workers go on strike after female staff 'sidelined' for Hindu group's visit 7 September 2026 19 h 07 min Modern Ghana Hindu monks take part in a religious ceremony in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 3, 2026. - © Kenzo Tribouillard, AFP Staff at the Eiffel Tower went on strike on Monday, “shocked” by the purported exclusion of female employees during a …
- World dpa Eiffel Tower staff strike after female workers removed for Hindu group 7 September 2026 18 h 59 min Yahoo News The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors on Monday after staff went on strike over a decision to remove female employees at the request of a religious group. The landmark's website cited "operational reasons" for the closure. But the French …
- Father in Uganda beaten by Muslim sons for accepting Christ 7 September 2026 18 h 50 min Christian Daily International Kibirige Abumusa after sons beat him on Aug. 9, 2026 for accepting Christ in Uganda. Morning Star News A 52-year-old Christian in eastern Uganda was recovering from injuries after his Muslim sons attacked him for leaving Islam, sources said. In Nakalama …
- Strike at the Eiffel Tower after sidelining the workers during a Hindu visit 7 September 2026 18 h 46 min Democrata The employees of the Eiffel Tower have started a strike this Monday in response to an internal order directed at female staff to be "invisible" during the visit, last Saturday, of members of a Hindu religious organization. On the official website …
- Bengal BJP chief rejects Bageshwar Baba's no ‘non-veg’ appeal: ‘How can Bengalis not have fish and meat?’ 7 September 2026 18 h 45 min Hindustan Times West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya on Monday reacted to Madhya Pradesh-based religious leader Bageshwar Baba's appeal for state residents to become vegetarians during Durga Puja. Samik Bhattacharya said no one could …
- Govt committed to ensuring equal rights for followers of all religions: Minister 7 September 2026 18 h 34 min Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha Govt committed to ensuring equal rights for followers of all religions: Minister Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain (Kaikobad) -File photo SANGSAD BHABAN, Sept 7, 2026 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Houssain ( …
- Editorial: Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law—preventing fraud or curbing freedom? 7 September 2026 18 h 28 min Telengana Today Protection under Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law should not come at the cost of an individual’s constitutional freedom to choose their religion, partner, and personal way of life Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law raises several questions that sit at the …
- Paris investigates claim women were hidden from Hindu delegation at Eiffel Tower 7 September 2026 18 h 22 min KDAL - Minnesota PARIS, Sept 7 (Reuters) – Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to step out of sight during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation at the weekend, according to union representatives, prompting a staff protest and an investigation by Paris city …
- PANNIER: After 10 years of Mirziyoyev, some aspects of Uzbekistan still bear stamp of Karimov 7 September 2026 17 h 37 min bne IntelliNews When Uzbekistan’s first president, Islam Karimov, died in the late summer of 2016, he left a long list of problems for his successor. That successor turned out to be Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who served as Uzbekistan’s prime minister during the last 13 years of …
- Report: 437 Christians Killed, 393 Abducted In Nigeria 7 September 2026 17 h 33 min The Nigerian Voice Report: In Eight Months (Jan-August 2026)-Nigeria’s Islamic Jihadists Killed 3,083 Christians And Abducted 3,193; Attacked 400 Churches, Killed Or Abducted 25 Priests/Pastors, Killed 437 Christians And Abducted 393 In July And August 2026 Alone-As EYN …
- Rally in support of immigrants set for Sept. 12 7 September 2026 17 h 26 min The North West Iowa Review SIOUX CENTER—As federal immigration enforcement escalates in N’West Iowa, some religious leaders are paying attention. “Around here it’s probably happening more quietly,” said Jason Lief, a local immigration advocate and co-pastor of María Magdalena …
- ‘We are saddened’: Arrest after five churches targeted in vandalism and theft spree 7 September 2026 17 h 17 min KentOnline Religious leaders are “saddened” by a spate of break-ins and vandalism at Kent churches - forcing some to close. At least five places of worship have been affected in the areas around Dover, Sandwich and Canterbury. St Peter's Church, Bridge, suffered …
- UCCRO complains to DESS about shortage of state registrars for communities 7 September 2026 16 h 58 min Union of Orthodox Journalists UCCRO members discussed with DESS ways to improve cooperation between the authorities and religious organizations. The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) told DESS that a shortage of state registrars is making it more …
- New North Carolina law excuses absences for religious instruction 7 September 2026 16 h 48 min Shelby Star - North Carolina Sept. 5, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET A new provision in North Carolina's budget allows students to leave school for religious instruction. The provision was passed as part of the state budget, bypassing a separate legislative vote. Students can receive excused …
- How Islamophobic are Malayalam News channels: Study finds 120 instances 7 September 2026 16 h 14 min Madhyamam Amid the filing of a case against an Islamic YouTuber on the complaint of a TV anchor over an alleged misogynistic remark during a debate, a report has claimed that Islamophobic frames through visuals, reports and presentations describing Islam and Muslims …
- Massive Eid Milad procession draws hundreds in Kangan 7 September 2026 15 h 56 min Rising Kashmir Ganderbal, Sep 06: A massive Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW) procession was held from Gagangir to Kangan Main Market on Sunday, with hundreds of people from across the entire subdivision participating in the religious gathering. The procession witnessed …
- No Non-Veg Near Durga Puja Pandals? What Kolkata Thinks Of Dhiren Shastri’s Directive 7 September 2026 15 h 47 min The Indian Express A controversy has erupted in Bengal over calls to keep non-vegetarian food away from Durga Puja pandals. Hindutva organisations and religious preachers are appealing for only vegetarian food to be served in and around puja venues.The debate intensified …
- The Cancer of Character Assassination 7 September 2026 15 h 23 min The Morung Express Vikiho Kiba Nagaland's social identity has been profoundly shaped by Christianity. The Christian faith is deeply embedded in its institutions, communities, public discourse, and moral imagination. Yet the authenticity of a Christian society cannot be …
- World will be a better place if we emphasise on what unites us, instead of what divides: Dr Bhagwat in London 7 September 2026 15 h 19 min Organiser Weekly London: “If I have to mention a single principle, I would mention Apnapan, which means shuddha sattvik prem (pure, selfless love for everyone). That is the traditional nature of a Hindu: love for the individual, for the community, for society, and for …
- From the Atlantic to Symi: The mysterious alignment of centuries old shrines 7 September 2026 15 h 13 min Greek City Times Across Europe and the Mediterranean, hundreds of ancient churches, chapels, monasteries and pilgrimage sites occupy landscapes that have been shaped by centuries of religious tradition. Among the more intriguing ideas is the claim that some of these sacred …
- Bengal CM Suvendu apologises after govt ad with 11-armed Durga sparks political slugfest 7 September 2026 14 h 54 min The Print New Delhi: A political row erupted in West Bengal Monday after a state government advertisement depicted Hindu goddess Durga with 11 arms instead of 10. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) raised an uproar, asking why the BJP was “so alien to Bengali culture”. …
- Buddhist Organizations Respond to Nepal’s Flash Floods 7 September 2026 14 h 53 min Tricycle On the morning of Wednesday, August 26, a flash flood was triggered by a glacier collapsing in Nepal’s Langtang National Park, according to the US Geological Survey. The park is about seventy-five miles north of Kathmandu, and the flood and debris traveled …
- US faith leaders regret appearing at Hindu nationalist RSS event 7 September 2026 14 h 48 min Muslim Network TV By MNTV Desk NEW YORK (MNTV) – Prominent Christian and Muslim faith leaders in New York say they were misled into participating in events featuring the head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or RSS, the patron organization of a vast network of Hindu …
- RSS Sarsanghchalak in the US and Canada: Celebrating diversity, calibrating unity 7 September 2026 14 h 41 min Organiser Weekly Unity in variety is the plan of nature, and the Hindu has recognised it. Every other religion lays down certain fixed dogmas, and tries to force society to adopt them. It places before society only one coat which must fit Jack and John and Henry, all alike …
- Unity in Diversity is the foundation of Hindu thought: Dr Mohan Bhagwat at Celebration of Oneness 7 September 2026 14 h 39 min Organiser Weekly London: RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat said that the Hindu civilisational thought recognises diversity as the nature of existence while seeing unity as the underlying reality, and offers a framework for harmony, conflict resolution and the progress of …
- RSS Global Dialogue | The third wave of enlightenment: From Swamiji to Sarsanghchalak 7 September 2026 14 h 39 min Organiser Weekly Param Pujaniya Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat’s sojourn in North America was initiated as a routine global dialogue tour of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). As this is the centenary year of the Sangh, the tour gained more publicity. Those who …
- ‘One World, One Humanity’- Interfaith Dialogue in USA: Diversity is decoration for our unity 7 September 2026 14 h 39 min Organiser Weekly “Diversity is a decoration for our unity. It has to be accepted. It has to be respected. It has to be protected. As I protect my own specific nature, I have to protect others also,” said RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr Mohan Bhagwat in his keynote address at the …
- 'I Hated Christianity - Now I Sing for Jesus': Former Muslim Shares His Story 7 September 2026 14 h 26 min CBN News Adam Brandao, 24, is a Christian rapper who publicly shares his testimony after leaving Islam. In an exclusive interview with Britannia Daily, he recalls the friendship, the prayer experiment and the three knocks on a door that he says changed the course …