Religion in the Daily News
- Animal-Sacrifice Exemption Approved By All-Muslim Hamtramck Council Resurfaces 13 August 2026 15 h 33 min WBAP - Texas Hamtramck’s all-Muslim governing body approved a broad religious animal-sacrifice exemption in January 2023.A viral post claiming Hamtramck’s all-Muslim city council “just greenlit backyard animal sacrifices for Islamic rituals” has recirculated a real …
- Abdul Hayi Moomen Writes: You cannot defend the prophet by betraying his example 13 August 2026 15 h 16 min MyJoyOnline A man captured slapping a pastor arrested by Police for inciteful religious commentary. I have watched the video of the man slapping the pastor who had reportedly been arrested over comments considered offensive to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and …
- Ramadan 2027: UAE announces expected start date of Islam's holiest month 13 August 2026 15 h 13 min Legit News Astronomical calculations place the start of Ramadan 2027 in the UAE on Monday, February 8, 2027 The UAE's Moon Sighting Committee will only confirm the official date after the crescent moon is observed on February 7 Eid Al Fitr is currently forecast …
- In July, number of vandalism cases in European churches doubled, report says 13 August 2026 15 h 13 min Union of Orthodox Journalists The largest number of attacks on believers and Christian sites occurred in Germany and France. Human rights defenders recorded a twofold increase in vandalism cases at Christian churches in Europe in July 2026. Representatives of the Observatory on …
- 2027: CHRICED Condemns Sheikh Jingir’s Remarks, Warns Against ‘War Drums’ of Religious Extremism 13 August 2026 15 h 01 min The News Chronicle The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has condemned recent remarks by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, urging Nigerians to sustain Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jingir …
- Preserving traditional religious practices key to retaining Yoruba identity – Gani Adams 13 August 2026 14 h 17 min Vanguard By Henry Obetta The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Founder of the Olokun Festival Foundation (OFF), Iba Gani Adams, on Thursday, described Ifa as more than a system of divination, saying it represents the spiritual wisdom and religious heritage of the …
- The Might & Impact of Orthodox Faith 13 August 2026 14 h 14 min Georgia Today Why is the Orthodox Church so powerful in this country? Or is it? Whatever we say, the fact is that here, in Sakartvelo, the Church happens to be the nation’s most trusted and distinctively grand religious institution, a national symbol and a major social …
- When Tradition Meets Islam: Who Should Inherit When a Muslim Dies in Ghana? 13 August 2026 13 h 41 min Modern Ghana Death is painful enough without turning it into a battle over property. For a woman who has spent perhaps 20, 30 or even 40 years building a home with her husband, raising children, supporting the family and standing by him through good and difficult times …
- 'God's money': White House enrages with vow that public cash belongs to evangelicals 13 August 2026 13 h 34 min Raw Story A White House official called $4 billion in taxpayer funds being spent to address homelessness “God’s money — a move experts call an escalation of evangelical religious rhetoric coming from the Trump administration. Dave Donaldson, special assistant to …
- Yilwatda, Sultan lead call for religious tolerance, unity to build greater Nigeria 13 August 2026 13 h 33 min Realnews Magazine Politics THE National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have called on all religious faithful in Nigeria, irrespective of their beliefs, to come …
- “Uphold sacred duty as inheritors of Prophet Muhammad” 13 August 2026 13 h 23 min Ghana News Agency By Muyid Deen Suleman, GNA Kumasi Aug. 13, GNA – The Diaspora Zongo Youth (DZY) group has called on Muslim leaders to remember their profound religious obligations as the inheritors of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The group emphasised that through the …
- Supreme Court moved over online content insulting Sanatan Dharma 13 August 2026 12 h 49 min The Siasat Daily New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block online content allegedly insulting Sanatan Dharma and Hindu deities and disturbing …
- Diaspora Zongo Youth condemn assault on pastor over offensive religious comments 13 August 2026 12 h 39 min MyJoyOnline The Zongo Youth of the Diaspora has condemned the assault of a pastor at a police facility after he was arrested over alleged offensive and provocative religious comments. A viral video showed Sibamay Zakaria slapping Apostle Daniel Junior Yaw Adjei, who …
- Interfaith Media Guild Calls for Restraint Over Jingir’s Remarks 13 August 2026 12 h 33 min Kogi Reports The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called for restraint, responsible religious preaching and respect for Nigeria’s religious diversity following remarks attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir concerning …
- Nigeria faith leaders sign peace accord ahead of 2027 elections 13 August 2026 12 h 21 min Sowetan Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja, launching a new body to promote …
- Remember The False Prophets Of Baal 13 August 2026 12 h 18 min Ghana MMA Prophet Owusu Bempah They must be isolated and condemned who exhibit religious intolerance and bigotry in their utterances and posturing. Ghana’s worthy-of-emulation interfaith harmony has occasionally been threatened by the reckless and irresponsible …
- Allahabad HC grants bail to two Kerala men accused in PFI-linked UAPA case, cites right to speedy justice 13 August 2026 11 h 21 min Maktoob Media The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to two Muslim men accused of being members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) and conspiring to attack Hindu religious organisations and sensitive places in Uttar Pradesh, citing the “very poor” progress of their …
- Not just to be counted: Why Ravidassias are seeking recognition as a separate religion 13 August 2026 11 h 21 min Maktoob Media With India's Population Census underway, the demand by sections of the Ravidassia community for recognition as a separate religion has once again entered public discourse. At first glance, the demand appears to concern the inclusion of "Ravidassia …
- GIMP-Nigeria Urges Restraint Over Jingir’s Remarks, Warns Against Religious Tension 13 August 2026 11 h 20 min New Telegraph The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called for restraint, responsible religious preaching and respect for Nigeria’s religious diversity following remarks attributed to Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Jingir, concerning …
- Religious leaders sign interfaith peace accord in Abuja to launch national harmony initiative 13 August 2026 11 h 19 min The Jerusalem Post More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja, launching a new body to promote religious harmony across Nigeria.Nigeria's more than 200 million population is roughly evenly divided between a predominantly …
- Nigeria faith leaders sign peace accord months after Trump remarks 13 August 2026 10 h 35 min Yahoo Sports - Canada LAGOS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed an interfaith peace accord in Abuja, launching a new body to promote religious harmony across Nigeria. Nigeria's more than 200 million population is roughly evenly divided …
- Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters 13 August 2026 10 h 33 min The Gilmer Mirror - Texas By Ellie Ashby, The Texas Tribune August 13, 2026 Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico portray their U.S. Senate campaigns as a fight for the soul of America — one in which God plays an active yet vastly different role. Talarico, believing God …
- African Rights Advocates Coordinate Response to Family Law Backlash 13 August 2026 10 h 17 min Inter Press Service Active Citizens, Africa, Civil Society, Editors' Choice, Featured, Gender, Headlines, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Women & Economy, Women in Politics, Women's Health Human Rights Campaigners …
- APC National Secretary, Yilwatda, Sultan Calls For Religious Tolerance 13 August 2026 10 h 08 min Oriental News Nigeria Moses Ofodeme The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, have called on all religious faithful in Nigeria, irrespective of their beliefs, to …
- EXCLUSIVE: President firm on 22nd Amendment despite mounting pressure 13 August 2026 9 h 56 min Lanka News Web By: A Special Correspondent August 13, Colombo (LNW): President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will proceed with the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution as planned, despite mounting pressure from religious leaders, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), …
- Is the govt strengthening state institutions or rehabilitating party leaders? 13 August 2026 9 h 55 min Prothom Alo Who Was Appointed to Which Organisation? 1. Abdul Bari — Chairman, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) Abdul Bari, the BNP’s assistant secretary for religious affairs, studied public administration at the University of Dhaka. After …
- Germany, France lead Europe in anti-Christian hate crimes: Woman stabbed at prayer, church desecrations 13 August 2026 9 h 54 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Ceiling of the Liebfrauen-Basilika Church in Trier, Germany. | Getty ImagesMore than three dozen attacks targeted Christian churches, symbols and worshipers in Europe throughout the month of …
- France Reinforces Security At Churches Ahead of Assumption Day 13 August 2026 9 h 35 min Greek City Times France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has called on prefects and security officials to maintain “extreme vigilance”ahead of the Christian feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15, citing the country’s continuing high terrorist threat and …
- Fabricated comments on Sri Lanka animal cruelty bill misattributed to Catholic official 13 August 2026 9 h 29 min Yahoo News Sri Lanka has proposed an animal welfare bill to prevent cruelty, but a fabricated news graphic being shared in social media posts falsely claims the archbishop of Colombo praised the ban on elephant chains, saying it would eventually stop the animals from …
- Paranormal Influencer Dies a Year After Destroying Religious Statue in Viral Video, Sparking 'Divine Punishment' Claims 13 August 2026 9 h 18 min International Business Times - United Kingdom A Chinese paranormal influencer has died aged 24 following a tragic car crash, around a year after she filmed herself destroying a religious statue in a viral video designed to test whether she would suffer supernatural punishment. Known online as Jiang …
- The Second Millennium of the Baptism Site: A Bid to Reshape Christian Pilgrimage in Jordan 13 August 2026 9 h 12 min Jordan News As Jordan prepares to mark two thousand years since the baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030, attention is turning to Al-Maghtas, the Baptism Site on the eastern bank of the Jordan River.اضافة اعلان The anniversary is expected to draw significant international …
- Mecca diplomacy and the New Middle East 13 August 2026 8 h 55 min Al Majalla Throughout its illustrious history, Mecca has been the venue for numerous social, economic, intellectual, political, and security agreements. These range from Hilf al-Fudul before Islam, which complemented Hilf al-Mutayyibin, to the mutual defence …
- Believing Women in Manas Were Informed About the Risks of Radicalization and the Importance of Education 13 August 2026 8 h 43 min Open KG On August 12, a preventive meeting was held in Manas with women representing religious communities. The event was organized jointly by the State Committee for National Security, the National Agency for Religious Affairs and Interethnic Relations, and the …
- In Manas, believing women were warned about the danger 13 August 2026 8 h 43 min Open KG The event was preventive A preventive event aimed at engaging with the women of the faith community in the city of Manas took place at the Jalal-Abad Regional State Administration. The seminar was organized by the plenipotentiary representation of the …
- Why a Mississippi judge is facing backlash over her faith 13 August 2026 8 h 41 min Hattiesburg American - Mississippi Aug. 12, 2026, 3:38 p.m. CT A judge's appointment in a town of about 365 people is drawing attention across Mississippi and the U.S. Assma Ali was named the municipal court judge of a Bolivar County hamlet. The Mississippi attorney practices …
- Full ‘Vande Mataram’ Song Row: Nagaland Group Asks Schools Not To Send Students To I-Day Event 13 August 2026 8 h 40 min ABP Live Kohima: An influential students’ organisation in Nagaland has urged schools not to send students to Independence Day programmes where the complete version of ‘Vande Mataram’ is scheduled to be sung, citing concerns over religious imagery and freedom of …
- Tamil Nadu: Hindu Munnani seeks action against evangelical preacher Mohan C Lazarus over FCRA remarks 13 August 2026 7 h 54 min Organiser Weekly CHENNAI: Hindu Munnani has strongly condemned the speech of rabid anti-Hindu preacher Mohan C Lazarus for comments on the proposed FCRA Bill, amounting to an attempt to instigate the Christian community to wage a war against the nation, its sovereignty and …
- Religious leaders urge peace, mutual respect for peaceful coexistence 13 August 2026 7 h 52 min News Agency of Nigeria - NAN By Fatimah Muhammad/Daniel Obaje Foreign religious leaders have called for respect, interfaith collaboration and practical action to tackle insecurity and promote peaceful coexistence. The leaders disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on …
- Is Religious War London’s Last Shot at Trump? 13 August 2026 7 h 44 min Canada Free Press Barbara Boyd argues that British intelligence and allied Democrats are stoking U.S. religious conflict around Gaza, Iran, and Islam to target Donald Trump and the midterms, citing media narratives, claims about Israel’s influence, and a Texas proposal to …
- The Other Europe 13 August 2026 7 h 44 min Canada Free Press It is mind boggling that an army of American lawyers and half the country are defending Islam and embracing it while trashing Christianity; For many decades in the twentieth century, the Soviet satellite countries of Eastern Europe, known also as the Iron …