Religion in the Daily News
- 26 historic churches digitized in Rivne region 27 October 2026 17 h 13 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Today 14:54 30 Author: News The Zdolbuniv Museum of Local History in the Rivne region has presented a project titled “Religious Architecture of the Zdolbuniv Area in Digital Form,” under which specialists created 3D models and 360-degree panoramas of 26 …
- How can a senior official of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre remain unaware of the fate of monuments at risk of destruction and the erasure of their historical identity? 27 October 2026 17 h 04 min Aravot STATEMENT TO: Ms Jyoti Hosagrahar, On behalf of Artsakh Culture and Tourism Development Agency, we wish to express our profound indignation and concern regarding your statement, made during your visit to Yerevan, that you were unaware of cases of …
- Demographic decline: China curbs, low birth rates reshape Tibetan monasteries in exile 27 October 2026 16 h 49 min Hindustan Times For 80-year-old Rinchen Khando Choegyal, the steady decline in new arrivals stands in stark contrast to her memories from decades ago, when thousands crossed the Himalayas from Tibet seeking education and religious freedom. Nearly seven decades after the …
- Ladakh women demand total prohibition as number of bars rises to 40 27 October 2026 16 h 47 min The Statesman (India) With the number of liquor-serving bars in Ladakh rising from 23 to 40, women representatives of religious organisations have stepped up their demand for complete prohibition, urging the administration to safeguard the region’s social fabric and cultural …
- ‘Separation of Church and State does not exist’: Hegseth’s faith adviser shared racist, homophobic posts 27 October 2026 16 h 46 min CNN Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s senior adviser for religious issues has shared scores of racist and homophobic posts, spread conspiracy theories, and repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants, a CNN investigation has found. Ryan Higgins has become a key …
- Pope says 'there is no such thing as a holy war' in message to religious leaders 27 October 2026 16 h 44 min Yahoo News ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday denounced any religious justification for wars raging around the world, saying "there is no such thing as a holy war." "Only peace is holy," Leo said in a video-message to a gathering of religious …
- Pakistan Approves 21 New Pilgrimage Tour Companies, Bringing Total to 282 27 October 2026 16 h 41 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iran/Pakistan Approves 21 New Pilgrimage Tour Companies, Bringing Total to 282 Iran October 27, 2026 0 1 1 minute read Pakistan Approves 21 New Pilgrimage Tour Companies, Bringing Total to 282 ———————————– Pakistan’s …
- Lebanon: Beirut Husayniyya Holds Fatimid Mourning Gathering 27 October 2026 16 h 41 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Lebanon/Lebanon: Beirut Husayniyya Holds Fatimid Mourning Gathering Lebanon October 27, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Lebanon: Beirut Husayniyya Holds Fatimid Mourning Gathering —————————————– Husayn ibn Ali Sayyid al-Shuhada …
- 'You Can't Catch Islam From Halal Meat': Costco Chicken Complaint Sparks Fierce Islamophobia Backlash Online 27 October 2026 16 h 36 min International Business Times - United Kingdom A Costco shopper's complaint that they could find only halal chicken at a Niagara Falls warehouse has sparked a fierce online backlash, with users accusing the post of fuelling Islamophobia and pointing out that 'you can't catch Islam from …
- Sri Lanka to Welcome Global Buddhist Delegates for World Buddhist Sangha Council’s 60th Anniversary 27 October 2026 16 h 28 min Lanka News Web October 27, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka will welcome Buddhist monks and international delegates from across the world from November 28 to December 02 as the country hosts celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the World Buddhist Sangha Council. The …
- Peter W. Bakken: Constitutional amendment would strain Wisconsin churches 27 October 2026 16 h 22 min WisPolitics - Wisconsin A proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot (Question 2) would allow “places of worship” to meet in large groups regardless of the direness of an emergency situation, the nature of a threat or whether gatherings by other organizations are …
- Pastor Jin’s Release Does Not End China’s Persecution of Christians 27 October 2026 16 h 04 min International Christian Concern The release earlier this year of Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri after nine months in Chinese detention marked a significant victory for religious freedom advocates, but it has done little to change the circumstances facing Christians who refuse to submit to …
- Berlin: Schools must prevent political Islam, extremism expert warns incoming left-liberal coalition 27 October 2026 16 h 03 min Remix Last month, the Left Party took first place in Berlin’s state elections, and the party is seeking a coalition with the SPD and the Greens, both of which are already on board. The Left Party will announce its final decision on Oct. 31. Now, Michael …
- Buddhist Delegations Hold World Peace Ceremony at That Luang Stupa 27 October 2026 16 h 00 min Lao News Agency KPL Buddhist leaders and monastic delegations from 29 countries gathered at That Luang stupa in Vientiane on October 26 for a World Peace Chanting Ceremony and traditional candlelight procession, as part of the 11th Nanhai Buddhism Roundtable. The ceremony …
- It is also an attack on Jordan’s economy 27 October 2026 15 h 57 min Ammon News Raad Mahmoud Al-Tal The tragedy that took place at Hmoud Church in Karak is a painful loss for Jordan. It affected a place of worship and left a deep impact on the people of Jordan. Churches are an important part of the country’s religious and national …
- Medieval monastery church discovered beneath central Bergen 27 October 2026 15 h 39 min HeritageDaily Archaeologists excavating in the centre of Bergen, Norway, have uncovered foundations believed to belong to the medieval church of Nonneseter Monastery, alongside two human burials within what was once one of the most sacred parts of the religious complex …
- Ladakh CS Holds Talks With Religious Organisations on Women’s Demands 27 October 2026 15 h 16 min Kashmir Observer Ladakh CS Holds Talks With Religious Organisations on Women’s Demands Leh- Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra on Tuesday held a meeting with representatives of various religious organisations, including the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), to discuss …
- From John Paul II to Pope Leo XIV: 40 years of the ‘Spirit of Assisi’ 27 October 2026 14 h 56 min Vatican News On the 40th anniversary of the historic Day of Prayer for Peace, convened by Pope John Paul II on October 27, 1986, the legacy of the “Spirit of Assisi” spans four pontificates. From John Paul II himself, who explored its theological significance, to …
- OPINION: Protecting the Sacred City of Anuradhapura 27 October 2026 14 h 49 min In Depth News By Dr. Asoka Bandarage* COLOMBO. Sri Lanka | 27 October 2026 (IDN) — Buddhism was first introduced to Sri Lanka in Anuradhapura in the 3rd century BCE by Arahant Mahinda, the son of the Indian Emperor Asoka. For nearly 1500 years, Anuradhapura remained Sri …
- Disowned by His Muslim Family, He Gave His Life to Christ — and Became a Catholic Priest 27 October 2026 14 h 31 min National Catholic Register Disowned by his family after converting from Islam, Father Mustapha Amari found a new family in the Chemin Neuf community, where he will celebrate 10 years of priesthood next year. Conversions from Islam to Christianity have been steadily rising in Europe …
- 40 years in the spirit of Assisi 27 October 2026 14 h 06 min In Depth News Meeting for peace in Assisi (copyright Sant'Egidio) - Photo: 2026 By Benoit Lannoo* ASSISI. Italy | 27 October 2026 (IDN) — Today, it has been exactly forty years since John Paul II brought together different religions in Assisi for the first time for …
- Patricio Alfredo: Former Catholic nun speaks after Jesus’s statue fatally struck priest 27 October 2026 14 h 00 min TUKO A Catholic priest in Ecuador died after a large wooden crucifix fell from a church wall and struck him during a livestreamed Mass Kinse Shako Annastasia, a former Nigerian nun expelled from her religious congregation, broke her silence on the incident in …
- The Supreme Court is poised to make taxpayers fund anti-LGBTQ discrimination 27 October 2026 13 h 57 min Vox For years, the Supreme Court has flirted with the question of whether religious conservatives may simply ignore laws prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. The Court’s Republican majority frequently rules in favor of business owners and …
- Ladakh’s Women Unite Across Faiths to Demand Total Liquor Ban 27 October 2026 13 h 42 min Deccan Chronicle SRINAGAR: In a rare show of unity cutting across religious and social lines, women representatives from Ladakh’s Muslim and Buddhist communities have demanded a complete ban on the sale and consumption of liquor in the Union Territory, describing alcohol …
- Buddha’s sacred relics to be displayed at three Arunachal destinations from Oct 31 27 October 2026 13 h 29 min The Print Itanagar, Oct 27 (PTI) The sacred relics of Lord Buddha will be exhibited at three major Buddhist destinations in Arunachal Pradesh from October 31 to November 20, offering devotees an opportunity to pay their respects and reflect on the teachings of peace …
- Bharuch Mosque built with Jain temple remains, says government website; HC issues notice 27 October 2026 13 h 23 min Organiser Weekly NEW DELHI: The Gujarat High Court issued notices on October 26 to the Centre, the Gujarat government, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in a dispute over Bharuch’s historic Jama Masjid. The petitioners claim that the 14th-century mosque was …
- The Advent of Islam in India: A book that covers centuries of India’s relation with Islam and Islamic history 27 October 2026 13 h 18 min The Asian Tribune - Massachusetts Shams Ur Rehman Alavi editor@asiantribune.net The Advent of Islam in India is an important book that covers centuries–the long period of history that starts from the arrival of Islam in India through Arab merchants on the coast of Kerala to the medieval …
- UCCRO, WCC discuss possible OCU membership in World Council of Churches 27 October 2026 13 h 05 min Union of Orthodox Journalists Today 10:33 12 Author: News The Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) met with a delegation from the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Kyiv to discuss the possible admission of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) to the …
- Vatican meeting strengthens Catholic-Buddhist ties with Mongolia 27 October 2026 12 h 48 min LiCAS News Pope Leo XIV received Venerable Geshe Lhaaramba D. Javzandorj, Supreme Abbot of Mongolia’s Gandanteqchintelen Monastery, in a private audience at the Vatican on Oct. 26, according to Agenzia Fides, the information service of the Pontifical Mission …
- Ethiopian Orthodox Church Condemns Killing of more than 60 in Oromia amid Catholic Bishops’ Call for Reconciliation 27 October 2026 11 h 17 min ACI Africa The Holy Synod strongly condemned the attacks, saying they are “entirely unacceptable under the teachings of any religion and are incompatible with the human rights of all people.” The killings, the Church leaders said, “violate the constitutional rights …
- Digital database preserves centuries-old mansions 27 October 2026 11 h 17 min Hurriyet Daily News NEVŞEHİR The inventory includes stone mansions, churches, mosques, madrasas and fountains. (AA Photo) Centuries-old stone mansions and historic buildings in Mustafapaşa, a town in the central province of Nevşehir’s Ürgüp district, are being preserved for …
- VATICAN/MONGOLIA - Leo XIV receives Cardinal Marengo and the abbot of Gandan Monastery, the heart of Mongolian Buddhism 27 October 2026 11 h 03 min Fides VaticanMedia by Marie-Lucile Kubacki Vatican City (Fides News Agency) – This morning Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Giorgio Marengo, Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar, and the Venerable D. Javzandorj, the 30th Khamba Nomun Khan and abbot of Gandantegchinlen …
- ‘Constant threat from extremism’: Brother of Shahbaz Bhatti tells Crux Now of plight of Pakistan Christians 27 October 2026 11 h 02 min Crux Now The brother of a Pakistani Catholic politician murdered by extremists has lifted the lid on life in Pakistan for Christians and religious minorities, saying they live under the constant threat of Islamic extremism. Peter Bhatti, brother of Shahbaz Bhatti …
- Feature: Lively celebrations mark end of Buddhist Lent, boat racing festival in Laos 27 October 2026 11 h 00 min Xinhua News Agency VIENTIANE, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- In Laos, riverfronts come alive with glowing floating lights, bustling crowds and festive sounds as people gather to celebrate the end of Buddhist Lent and the boat racing festival, an occasion that brings together religious …
- Is ASU going to fire a Christian professor for being too Christian? 27 October 2026 11 h 00 min The Blaze I believe Arizona State University has taken the first step toward terminating me, a tenured Christian professor, for being too Christian. You might think tenure would protect a professor from religious discrimination by state university administrators. …
- NCRPO warns public vs fake priests in cemeteries soliciting money on Undas 27 October 2026 10 h 49 min Inquirer (File photo from INQUIRER.net) MANILA, Philippines—The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) warned the public against individuals posing as priests to solicit money for religious services during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day (Undas). The …
- Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Pleas Challenging Mandate To Sing Six-Stanza Version Of Vande Mataram 27 October 2026 10 h 29 min Live Law The Supreme Court today issued notice on two petitions challenging the Union Government's January 28 and July 9, 2026 orders prescribing a six-stanza version of 'Vande Mataram' for singing and playing on specified occasions. One petition has …
- Angola’s church registration rules raise concerns over religious freedom in Africa 27 October 2026 10 h 19 min Christian Daily International Angola’s Law on Religious Freedom and Worship, adopted in May 2019, requires religious groups seeking official recognition to provide 60,000 signatures from eligible residents. Pentecostal and other independent Christian groups in Angola have found the …
- Mtito Andei accident: 3 Mombasa pastors among the 24 fatalities, their identities revealed 27 October 2026 10 h 04 min TUKO Three pastors from Mombasa's Bangladesh slum were among 24 people killed in the horrific Mtito Andei road accident They were returning from a colleague's burial when their journey home ended in tragedy Their deaths have plunged their churches into …
- Ottosdal couple make history with same-sex URCSA wedding 27 October 2026 10 h 02 min IOL ONE of South Africa’s largest churches, the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA), has made history in Ottosdal by hosting the first same-sex marriage in the Ottosdal Presbytery. Thuso Lobeko and Kagiso Maine tied the knot in a landmark …