Religion in the Daily News
- The Mirror Eight Suzuki Refuses to Face: Hate Speech Killed Shinzo Abe 28 November 2025 2 h 43 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Eight Suzuki.There are moments when journalism ceases to be reporting and becomes something darker: a rhetorical laundering of violence, a justification masquerading as analysis. Eight Suzuki, the self-styled Japanese anti-cult …
- China’s New Residential Surveillance Rules: Reform or Consolidation of an Abusive System? 28 November 2025 2 h 43 min Bitter Winter by Hu Zimo A RSDL facility. Source: Safeguard Defenders.China’s revised regulations on residential surveillance, recently unveiled, have sparked concern among legal experts, human rights advocates, and scholars of religious freedom. While propaganda …
- His Majesty graces opening of Parliament’s fourth session 28 November 2025 1 h 48 min Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) His Majesty The King graced the opening ceremony of the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament today, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Princesses Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, Dechen Yangzom Wangchuck, and Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck. His Majesty was …
- Analysis: Religious education is not confined to the classroom 28 November 2025 1 h 33 min Church Times IN THE aftermath of the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review in November — as a result of which religious education (RE) is to be part of the National Curriculum (News, 7 November, Comment 28 March) — I was dismayed to see how many responses …
- Religious Coercion in Mission Schools: Another Unwanted Colonial Legacy and Relic 27 November 2025 22 h 50 min Modern Ghana One of the most disturbing aspect of attainment of Independence by any fomer colony, is the continuous existence of colonial relics and unfortunate legacies in that former colony bequeathed to them by the colonial aadministrators. These relics and legacies …
- BJP giving communal twist to hide failure of Centre, SMVDSB: Congress 27 November 2025 22 h 43 min Greater Kashmir Jammu, Nov 27: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of “making attempts to twist the facts on SMVDIME admission issue to communalise the situation in order to hide the failure of its government …
- Pope begins Turkey visit with plea for religious diversity 27 November 2025 22 h 21 min The National News Pope Leo XIV began his visit to Turkey on Thursday, calling for an embrace of social and religious diversity in a speech warning of the dangers of polarisation and wars fuelled by global economic and military competition. In his first speech overseas since …
- Is religious education in Northern Ireland unlawful? 27 November 2025 22 h 08 min Evangelical Focus On 19 November 2025, the BBC reported that a UK Supreme Court ruling found Religious Education in Northern Ireland unlawful. This followed a legal challenge by a primary school student, known as JR87, and her father against the Department of Education. …
- Global religious freedom body reaffirms Tibetan right to choose their next Dalai Lama 27 November 2025 19 h 16 min Tibetan Review (TibetanReview.net, Nov27’25) – The fifth anniversary conference of the International Religious Freedom or Belief Alliance (IRFBA), held over Nov 12-13, 2025, in the Prague Castle, Czech Republic, concluded with a Prague declaration that included a …
- Cardinal Onaiyekan reflects on Nigeria’s religious tolerance and mutual respect 27 November 2025 19 h 07 min Realnews Magazine Politics ARCHBISHOP Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, said he once proudly highlighted Nigeria’s religious tolerance and mutual respect to the international community. According to Onaiyekan, that once beautiful narration has become a “sad …
- NSF raises concern over RSS chief ‘Hindu Rashtra’ remark 27 November 2025 18 h 27 min The Morung Express Kohima, November 27 (MExN): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has expressed concern over a recent remark by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, in which he reportedly described India as a “Hindu Rashtra” during an event in Lucknow. In a press release, the …
- Trump’s peace proposal for Ukraine greeted by scepticism from Churches 27 November 2025 18 h 08 min Church Times A 28-POINT peace plan for Ukraine, backed by President Trump and presented to President Zelensky after its contents were leaked online, has prompted European leaders and Kyiv to develop a counter-proposal that scales back Russia’s hardline demands. The …
- Cities Wage War On Churches Feeding The Homeless Just In Time For Thanksgiving 27 November 2025 17 h 11 min The Daily Caller Local governments across the country are using niche regulations to pursue legal action against churches that have long provided aid to the needy in their communities. These legal fights drain churches of years and capital, while those who depend on their …
- Assam Passes Polygamy Ban Bill With Jail Terms Up To 10 Years; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says Law ‘Not Against Islam’ 27 November 2025 17 h 10 min Free Press Journal The Assam Assembly on Tuesday passed the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, a stringent law that introduces jail terms of up to seven years for individuals entering into polygamous marriages, and up to ten years for those who hide the existence of a …
- Do Hindus serve in Pakistan Army? The number is SHOCKING, Pakistan got its first Hindu officer in..., his name is... 27 November 2025 16 h 04 min India.com Home Viral Do Hindus serve in Pakistan Army? The number is SHOCKING, Pakistan got its first Hindu officer in..., his name is... Contrary to popular belief, many Pakistani Hindus serve in the Pakistan Army, including high-ranking Hindu officers. …
- The Amazing Rani Rashmoni 27 November 2025 13 h 13 min Star of Mysore By Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik – Author, Speaker, Illustrator, Mythologist In early 19th century, in a society dominated by men, mostly wealthy landed Brahmins and by the colonial rulers of the land, a woman called Rani Rashmoni rose to be a successful business …
- ‘Faith, not merit?’: BJP's demand for Hindu quota at Vaishno Devi med college ignites political row 27 November 2025 13 h 06 min The Economic Times A major political row has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after BJP leaders demanded Hindu-only admissions at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, following a merit list that allocated 42 of 50 MBBS seats to Muslim students. The …
- How religious beliefs may help protect Mentawai’s forests 27 November 2025 10 h 32 min Mongabay Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Mentawai Islands rise from the Indian Ocean in a patchwork of forests and …
- Mangaluru: VHP seeks permanent shutdown of Kudroli slaughterhouse over legal, religious issues 27 November 2025 10 h 29 min The Times of India The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Mangaluru has urged the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) Commissioner to permanently close the Kudroli slaughterhouse. Citing legal issues and the slaughter of cows, which are considered holy by Hindus, the VHP stated …
- Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey in his first foreign trip highlighting religious and political ties 27 November 2025 10 h 10 min Santa Maria Times - California ANKARA (AP) — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday on his first foreign trip, fulfilling Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Christian anniversary and bring a message of peace to the region at a crucial time in efforts to end the war in Ukraine …
- IIOJK CM slams religious bias in college admissions 27 November 2025 4 h 43 min The Express Tribune .Omar Abdullah says situation in Kashmir would improve only when Indian govt recognised the problem and tried to address it PHOTO: AFP IIOJK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday assailed the use of religion as a criterion for student admissions at the …
- A 36-Year Hindu-Muslim Friendship That Defines Kashmir’s True Soul 27 November 2025 3 h 16 min Kashmir Reader In a world of divisions, the bond between Muslim Bashir Ahmed and Hindu Paray (Pyaray) Lal in Kulgam is a living testament to the valley’s enduring spirit of ‘Insaniyat’, where humanity rises above all identity Dr Aasif Ahmad At a time when the world often …
- ZoDF urges Ghanaians to stay calm amid Wesley Girls’ Religious practices controversy 27 November 2025 3 h 00 min The Herald Ghana The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding public education and religious practices in public schools, particularly the recent developments at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. In a press …
- Sixty-year tradition of interfaith Thanksgiving fosters religious harmony in Wilkes-Barre 27 November 2025 1 h 54 min FOX56 - Pennsylvania WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — The Interfaith Council of Wyoming Valley held its annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration at the First Presbyterian Church of Wilkes-Barre. Traditionally held on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, this service …
- Anglican Church of Ghana backs mission schools’ right to uphold religious identity 27 November 2025 1 h 18 min MyJoyOnline The Anglican Church of Ghana has weighed in on the ongoing hijab controversy at Wesley Girls’ High School, affirming that mission schools have the constitutional right to maintain their religious ethos and rules, including uniforms and religious …
- 9 Historic Religious Sites Pope Leo XIV Will Visit in Turkey, Lebanon 26 November 2025 23 h 29 min National Catholic Register Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon holds both spiritual and historical significance for the Catholic Church and its relations with the Orthodox Church as well as with Islam. From Nov. 27 — Dec. 2, Pope Leo will visit these …
- How ‘Campus Climate’ Affects Students’ Attitudes to People of Different Religions 26 November 2025 22 h 57 min The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint - California Don’t miss out on today’s news Stay informed! Stay empowered! Join our FREE newsletter today! By Kristin Aune, Coventry University; Mathew Guest, Durham University, and Matthew J. Mayhew, The Ohio State University This year’s new university students are …
- ASIA/KOREA - Agreement between state and religions to prevent the social scourge of suicide 26 November 2025 22 h 25 min Fides Archdiocese of Seoul Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – The Korean government has signed a framework agreement with religious leaders to promote a culture of respect for life and prevent suicide, a phenomenon that continues to seriously affect South Korean society. …
- Hindu Samaj Mandir, Mahwah, holds Shree Vaishno Devi Akhand Divya Jyoti Sthapana 26 November 2025 21 h 18 min News India Times Chenda Melam in the temple reverberated at the Jyoti Sthapana November 22, 2025, event at Hindu Mahasabha temple in Mahwah, NJ. ALL PHOTOS: Organizers The Hindu Samaj Mandir of Mahwah, New Jersey, held what organizers described as “a historic and deeply …
- “Seek Police Protection Before Service”, Tinubu Tells Religious Leaders 26 November 2025 20 h 23 min TVC News Nigeria President Bola Tinubu has called on authorities in churches and mosques to seek security approval before gathering for worship in vulnerable areas. President Tinubu made the call in a Wednesday state house statement saying, “Mosques and churches should …
- OPINION: Why Nigeria Must Act Now Or Face The Consequences: The Wake-Up Call Of The U.S. Religious Freedom Accountability Bill 2025 26 November 2025 18 h 21 min The Will November 26, (THEWILL) — In the corridors of Washington, the United States of America, a bill is moving that could redefine Nigeria’s relationship with the world—and force the country to confront the monsters it has long denied. The Nigeria Religious …
- AME Bishop Reginald Jackson, religious and political leader, dies at 71 26 November 2025 18 h 12 min The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia Politics He served for eight years as head of 500 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Georgia. Bishop Reginald Jackson also served as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Morris Brown College. (Ben Gray / Ben@BenGray.com) Bishop Reginald Jackson, …
- Maayer Daak coordinator Tulee sued over 'hurting religious sentiments' 26 November 2025 16 h 45 min Daily Star Wed Nov 26, 2025 09:46 PM Last update on: Wed Nov 26, 2025 09:53 PM Former Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Anower Hossain filed the case Star Online Report Wed Nov 26, 2025 09:46 PM Last update on: Wed Nov 26, 2025 09:53 PM Sanjida Islam Tulee, BNP's …
- Case filed against BNP candidate Tulee for hurting religious sentiment; PBI to investigate 26 November 2025 16 h 28 min Dhaka Tribune A case has been filed against Sanjida Islam Tulee, the BNP-nominated candidate for the Dhaka-14 constituency and a key coordinator of Maayer Daak, a platform representing families of enforced disappearance victims, on allegations of hurting religious …
- Luton's Sikh community celebrates major religious anniversaries with colourful parade 26 November 2025 16 h 22 min Luton Herald & Post The town became a sea of bright colours as the Nagar Kirtan procession made its way from Luton Guru Nanak Gurdwara through Bury Park, Old Bedford Road, Shri Guru Ravidass Sangat and back to Gurdwara on Sunday (November 23). Participants sang throughout the …
- Ukraine’s Religious Leaders and Munich 2.0 26 November 2025 16 h 13 min National Catholic Register COMMENTARY: The country whose independence is being threatened is told to make concessions in the name of a 'peace' that is not true peace. Prior to the “Revolution of Dignity” that began on the Maidan, Kyiv’s Independence Square, in late 2013 and …
- The Fight for Foster Care: Why Protecting Religious Liberty Protects Children 26 November 2025 15 h 49 min Standing for Freedom Center - Virginia President Trump’s new foster care order positively impacting the lives of thousands of vulnerable children and restoring the rights of Christians who want to care for them is a good start, but now the Church must step up. Earlier this month, President …
- WCC strengthens relations with official Chinese churches 26 November 2025 14 h 25 min Christian Today Members of the WCC executive committee attended the Sunday worship at the Chongyi Church in Hangzhou, China on 23 November 2025. (Photo: Marianne Ejdersten/WCC) The World Council of Churches (WCC) has expressed gratitude for a meeting with Christian …
- Pope Leo's first journey: Encountering Islam 26 November 2025 14 h 09 min Deutsche Welle Just seven months after his election, Pope Leo XIV will set out on his first journey abroad. From November 27 to 30, he will visit Turkey, before continuing on to Lebanon, where his stay will last until December 2. In this way, the American-born leader of …
- He fled religious persecution in Turkey. Then he got a one-day notice for an ICE check-in 26 November 2025 13 h 56 min The Redwood City Pulse - California This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A San Diego pedicab driver who fled Turkey after being tortured because of his religious beliefs is the latest among hundreds of people who have been arrested across …