Religion in the Daily News
- Taliban’s Marital Separation Regulations: From Legalizing Child Marriage to a Global Security Threat 20 May 2026 23 h 31 min Hasht-e-Subh Daily The Taliban government has approved and published in its official gazette a set of regulations governing marital separation. Despite serious legislative shortcomings, the document reveals that the Taliban’s ideological threat is being pursued in a …
- Time capsule from 1953 offers insights into changing church—and a changing Canada 20 May 2026 23 h 24 min Anglican Journal A time capsule inside a cornerstone laid in 1953, which disappeared from the Anglican Church of Canada’s national office more than two decades ago, has finally been recovered. In April, General Synod archivist Laurel Parson received the time capsule, a …
- Sites tied to equality movements join list of America's most endangered historic places 20 May 2026 22 h 57 min PBS Frontline WASHINGTON (AP) — The Stonewall National Monument, the President's House Site and the Women's Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year's annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by …
- Searching for Bengal’s civilisational signature 20 May 2026 22 h 40 min Hindustan Times On a tiny island in the Baltic Sea, with the cool winds of the peaceful sea brushing against my face, I found myself thinking of home. Of Bengal. Of India. Of history. And of the irony of time itself. This tumultuous month — marked simultaneously by …
- Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations 20 May 2026 22 h 40 min Catholic News Agency The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and other Catholic groups appealed a court ruling that would require them to provide workplace accommodations for employees seeking an abortion in certain circumstances. “In 250 years, our nation has never …
- Social media, manifesto of San Diego mosque shooters rooted in white nationalism 20 May 2026 22 h 18 min The Daily Pilot - California The gunmen who killed three people at the San Diego Islamic Center left behind a 75-page document that preached hate, anti-Islam and antisemitism and promoted violence and chaos, law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation told The Times. The …
- Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony with thousands in Dharamshala 20 May 2026 22 h 17 min Asianet Newsable Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, attended a long life prayer ceremony in Dharamshala, drawing thousands of global devotees. The event, held at the main Tibetan temple, underscored his continued influence and deep reverence. Tibetan spiritual …
- Stained-glass soldiers: Europe’s churches preserve American war memories 20 May 2026 22 h 11 min Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C “The Window of Friendship and Peace” at St. Mary the Virgin in Little Easton, England, is one of at least 30 stained-glass windows in European churches that commemorate U.S. military efforts during the world wars. The window, photographed April 13, 2026, …
- 9 members of gang involved in theft, sale of newborns arrested in Raebareli 20 May 2026 22 h 04 min The Indian Express Police have invoked the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act and the Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against 10 accused arrested over their alleged involvement in a religious conversion racket operating from five gyms in Mirzapur.All the 10 accused are …
- ‘Listening centers’ planned for Pope Leo Spain visit 20 May 2026 21 h 54 min The Pillar Confessionals will not be set up during a youth prayer vigil and other events of Pope Leo’s trip to Spain next month, while “listening centers” will be available for young people who wish to speak with lay pastoral workers dispatched as “listening agents.” …
- Leeds lap dancing club licence sparks heritage fears in historic city centre quarter 20 May 2026 21 h 34 min Yorkshire Evening Post Opposition to lap dancing club’s licence renewal A lap dancing club in a historic city centre location is facing opposition to the annual renewal of its licence. Heritage group Leeds Civic Trust has objected to a licence application from Whiskey Down, near …
- Sunil Gatade | As BJP Targets ‘Regionals’, Can Cong Get Act Together? 20 May 2026 21 h 08 min The Asian Age The Assembly polls in four states and one Union territory again showed how the BJP was turning into the tormentor of India’s regional parties, seeking to virtually wipe out one after another, friends or foes alike. If Lalu Prasad Yadav’s RJD became the …
- Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in Idaho town without OB-GYNs 20 May 2026 20 h 55 min East Idaho News SANDPOINT (KFF Health News) — An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of this Idaho Panhandle town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: “Come to me & I will give you rest.” 7B Care Clinic has …
- Ulhasnagar Love Jihad Shock: Woman Alleges Husband Hid Identity, Forced Conversion, Wearing Burqa, Beef Eating 20 May 2026 20 h 37 min The Logical Indian Following a formal complaint by a 27-year-old Hindu woman, the Central Police Station in Ulhasnagar, Thane, Maharashtra, is investigating a case of identity fraud, forced religious conversion, and domestic abuse. On Monday, the victim accused her husband, …
- Exploring the Current Tools for Fall Risk Assessment in Older Adults Across Southeast Asia and the Need for Culturally Adapted Models: A Scoping Review 20 May 2026 20 h 03 min Dove Medical Press Introduction Falls are a leading cause of unintentional injury, functional disability, and reduced quality of life among older adults globally, ranking second among causes of unintentional injury-related deaths after road-traffic injuries according to the …
- Maine church sues feds for interfering with ayahuasca ceremonies 20 May 2026 19 h 23 min Bangor Daily News - Maine A Maine church that uses a hallucinogen during its services is suing the federal government. Pachamama Sanctuary moved its center from New Hampshire to Casco in 2023 after facing zoning problems with its old building. Pachamama Sanctuary is on 40 acres and …
- San Diego shooting motive: Suspect's manifesto mentioned Trump, Christchurch and more 20 May 2026 18 h 40 min Hindustan Times Authorities investigating the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego said that the two teenage suspects, identified as Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, allegedly left behind a 75-page manifesto filled with racist, antisemitic and anti-Islam …
- 'Left used SPLC': Van Drew erupts over FBI misuse and curtailed religious freedom during Biden era 20 May 2026 18 h 18 min The Economic Times A dramatic House hearing erupted into a fiery political clash as Republican lawmakers accused the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) of helping Democrats and federal agencies target conservatives, Christians, and even Hindu groups. Show more Show less
- IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposal 20 May 2026 17 h 46 min The Economic Times The Bihar cabinet on Wednesday gave its nod to IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights on the Gaya-Bangkok route for 12 months to enhance international air connectivity. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat …
- English Anglicans report a fifth consecutive year of increased church attendance 20 May 2026 17 h 26 min Zenit (ZENIT News / London, 05.19.2026).- For much of the past generation, the story surrounding Christianity in England has often been told through the language of decline: aging congregations, empty pews, and predictions of irreversible secularization. Yet …
- Trump announces the killing of the second-in-command of the Islamic State in Nigeria 20 May 2026 17 h 25 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Washington, 05.19.2026).- The announcement came in the language of military success, but behind it lies a much broader and more painful story involving faith, security, and one of Africa’s most volatile regions. On May 15, U.S. President …
- PHOTO GALLERY: A look back at the visit of the leader of Lebanon’s Armenian community to Pope Leo XIV 20 May 2026 17 h 25 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 05.19.2026).- The Holy Father received Catholicos Aram I of the Armenian Apostolic Church in audience in the Private Library of the Apostolic Palace. In addition to their private conversation and official addresses, the two …
- Hajj 2026: When is it and what happens as two million Muslims travel to Mecca 20 May 2026 16 h 53 min The Mirror Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba during the 2023 hajj pilgrimage in Mecca(Image: AP) Muslims across the world are days away from landing in the holy city of Mecca, where almost two million worshippers will embark on the sacred annual Hajj pilgrimage. Hajj …
- Christian Churches Gain Influence in Colombia’s Election Endgame 20 May 2026 16 h 06 min Colombia One Christian churches are entering the fray in the final stretch of the Colombian presidential campaign by backing right-wing candidates. Credit: @MLPiraquive / X.com. Colombia’s presidential campaign entered its decisive phase with an actor that long ago …
- LETTER: Constitution avers freedom of and freedom from religion 20 May 2026 16 h 03 min Ozaukee Press - Wisconsin To Ozaukee Press: We are constantly hearing about religious freedom from those in the Trump administration. Unfortunately, what they really mean is Christian freedom. They won’t acknowledge the fact that there are many different religions that are …
- Don’t slaughter cows on Eid, urge Bengal's Muslim clerics after BJP govt's curbs on cattle sales 20 May 2026 16 h 01 min Hindustan Times Muslim clerics have advised the community not to buy cows for Qurbani (offering) during the upcoming Eid-al-Adha festival, expected to be celebrated end of the month, following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government’s restrictions on cattle sales. …
- San Diego attackers' hate manifesto targeted many groups, sought 'destruction of political system,' sources say 20 May 2026 15 h 47 min Los Angeles Times The gunman who killed three people at the San Diego Islamic Center left behind a 75-page document that preached hate, anti-Islam and antisemitism and promoted violence and chaos, law enforcement sources familiar with the investigation told The Times. The …
- AI Is Impressive. But It’s Not Transcendent. 20 May 2026 15 h 47 min The Gospel Coalition I recently came across a paper with an interesting title: “A Taxonomy of Transcendence.” Authored by researchers affiliated with several of the world’s leading artificial intelligence laboratories, the paper has an audacious title that demands attention. “ …
- Đakovo Cathedral and Osijek Co-Cathedral getting major restoration 20 May 2026 15 h 35 min Croatia Week by croatiaweek May 20, 2026 in News Osijek Co-Cathedral Croatia’s Culture and Media Minister Nina Obuljen Koržinek visited Osijek-Baranja County this week for meetings focused on the restoration of two of eastern Croatia’s most important religious and …
- India Rejects Foreign Concerns Over Rights Issues 20 May 2026 15 h 33 min MENAFN (MENAFN) India has dismissed comments made by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten regarding press freedom and minority rights, arguing that such observations arise from a “lack of understanding” of the country’s democratic foundations and long civilizational …
- Britain’s Far Right Want Power 20 May 2026 15 h 32 min Persuasion The Unite the Kingdom rally on May 16, 2026. (All photos by the author.) Parliament Square is heaving. All around me, thousands press towards a stage on which a black gospel choir is performing. There’s a sea of flags, lots of people are drinking beer. I’m …
- Hindasa Foundation commends Parliament for its oversight on the CRL Commission's Section 22 process 20 May 2026 14 h 59 min IOL The Hindasa Foundation has commended Dr. Zweli Mkhize and the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) for what it calls a "principled intervention" in reasserting Parliament’s oversight role over the …
- USDA employees sue Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins over religious emails 20 May 2026 14 h 40 min Superior Telegram - Minnesota A federal labor union and seven U.S. Department of Agriculture employees filed suit May 13 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins violated the Constitution's Establishment Clause by …
- 16-year-old goes viral for challenging Dem lawmaker at Sharia hearing on the Hill 20 May 2026 14 h 36 min Fox News Texas high school student Marco Hunter-Lopez joins ‘The Will Cain Show’ after he debated Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., over America’s founding values. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX — A Texas high school student who went viral after …
- From broken stones to unbroken faith: The Somnath saga 20 May 2026 14 h 23 min ETGovernment Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on May 11 within the temple’s restored radiance, that same resolve is gathered again and set alight. Soon after India attained independence, on 13th November 1947, the Union Home …
- Mosque security guard hailed a hero who saved hundreds of children from gunmen 20 May 2026 14 h 10 min The New Zealand Herald The writings included references to Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 people in Christchurch in 2019. The San Diego gunmen referred to themselves as the “Sons Of Tarrant”. Although a motive for the attack has not been made clear, police said they believed …
- Sites tied to equality movements join list of America’s most endangered historic places 20 May 2026 13 h 34 min Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Stonewall National Monument, the President’s House Site and the Women’s Rights National Historic Park are among 11 sites on this year’s annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States compiled by the National …
- Hindu landlord pushes back after Bajrang Dal targets Muslim tenant in Dehradun 20 May 2026 13 h 15 min The Siasat Daily Bajrang Dal leader Aman Swedia, notorious for targeting Muslims in Dehradun, barged into a residential property earlier this week, claiming that a Muslim man was living there on rent under a Hindu name — only to be met with a sharp rebuke from the Hindu …
- Russia once again denounces Kiev’s crimes against the Orthodox Church 20 May 2026 13 h 12 min Strategic Culture Ukrainian neo-Nazi regime intensifies anti-Russian measures in the religious sphere. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su The Ukrainian regime continues intensifying its persecution against the faith traditionally followed by the majority of the local …
- The 500-year-old legacy of Mughal urbanism 20 May 2026 12 h 20 min Frontline - The Hindu Five hundred years after Babur’s victory at Panipat in April 1526, Indian politics seems to have confidently declared the Mughals as invaders and peddled the rhetoric that Mughal buildings are foreign excrescences on an authentically Hindu landscape. Yet, …