Religion in the Daily News
- Outrage over Qurans and Hijabs at Texas school fuels Bible revival outside school gates 24 May 2026 15 h 53 min New York Post Outrage erupted after a “Why Islam?” table at a Texas high school handed out Qurans, pamphlets about Sharia law and hijabs in February. A counter-response surfaced outside Wylie East High School on Tuesday; a table stocked with Bibles, miniature Jesus …
- Entertainment News | Devotees Offer Prayers at Revered Shrine of Baba Dhansar in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi 24 May 2026 15 h 13 min Latestly Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 24 (ANI): A huge rush of devotees was witnessed at the holy shrine of Baba Dhansar in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi on Sunday, as pilgrims from different parts of the valley and outside the Union Territory thronged …
- UK police drop investigation into pastor arrested while preaching about Islam 24 May 2026 15 h 12 min Fox News Over 2,500 individuals were baptized at a massive beach event in Jacksonville, Florida. Pastor Joby Martin of The Church of Eleven22 highlights the spiritual renewal and importance of public faith. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A UK pastor …
- Christianity existed in Fiji before other religions, says Tui Labasa 24 May 2026 15 h 06 min Fiji Sun Christianity existed in Fiji before any other religion, Tui Labasa Ratu Jone Qomate told participants during the Fiji Constitutional Review Commission consultation at the Labasa Civic Centre on Saturday. The comments were made during discussions on …
- For third year in a row, Israel blocks Hajj pilgrimage for Gaza Muslims 24 May 2026 15 h 03 min Yahoo News Hanan al-Hams was among the 3,000 Palestinians from Gaza scheduled to travel for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in 2024. But her lifelong dream to perform Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, was shattered by Israel’s war on Gaza, launched on October 7 …
- Iran has no nuclear weapons, nor any intent to build them: Dr. Elahi 24 May 2026 14 h 45 min United News of India Varanasi, May 24 (UNI) Dr. Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday said Iran has neither possessed nor intends to possess nuclear weapons, asserting that Tehran’s stand against nuclear arms is …
- Bangladesh minorities face fear, displacement and land grab pressures: Report 24 May 2026 14 h 40 min The Hans India Minority communities in Bangladesh are facing growing insecurity amid incidents of violence, land encroachment and sustained social intimidation linked to Islamist networks, according to a report, which warned that vulnerable religious groups continue to …
- Police fail to arrest suspects involved in attacks on Christians in Pakistan's Jaranwala: Report 24 May 2026 14 h 39 min The Hans India A church leader has accused Pakistani police of not following the Supreme Court's order to arrest all suspects involved in the attacks that took place on multiple churches and Christian homes in Jaranwala area of Pakistan's Punjab province in 2023 …
- Myanmar govt honours Dr Lama with ‘Maha Saddhamma Jotikadhaja’ title 24 May 2026 14 h 37 min Enewspolar Kathmandu, May 24: Khenpo Chime Tsering, popularly known as Dr. Lharkyal Lama, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Maha Saddamma Jotikadhaja religious title by the government of Myanmar. The honour was presented to Dr Lama amid a special ceremony held …
- This is how the Corpus Christi Mass in Madrid presided over by Pope Leo XIV will be 24 May 2026 14 h 37 min Democrata Madrid is preparing for one of the most multitudinous religious celebrations of the year. Next Sunday, June 7 at 9:30 AM, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Mass of the Corpus Christi in the Plaza de Cibeles, a ceremony that will bring together 500 priests …
- SMOKERS’ CORNER: REWRITING THE PAKISTAN NARRATIVE 24 May 2026 14 h 24 min Dawn <figure class='media w-full sm:w-full media--center media--uneven media--stretch' data-original-src='https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/05/232131510b7295d.webp'> <div class='media__item '><picture…
- Zoltan Tarr, 2026 Hungary’s Religious Freedom Opportunity 24 May 2026 14 h 08 min The European Times Hungary’s new administration has been handed a rare opportunity: to turn religious freedom from a politically managed issue into a genuine democratic guarantee. In remarks published on 12 May 2026, Zoltán Tarr, Hungary’s Minister for Social Relations and …
- 3,637 Eidgahs to host congregations in Ctg during Eid-ul-Azha 24 May 2026 14 h 08 min Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha 3,637 Eidgahs to host congregations in Ctg during Eid-ul-Azha File Photo CHATTOGRAM, May 24, 2026 (BSS) – Preparations have been completed for celebrating Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festivity of the Muslims. Over 3,637 Eidgahs in the port …
- Saudi Arabia to Use Drones and AI During 2026 Hajj 24 May 2026 13 h 41 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Saudi/Saudi Arabia to Use Drones and AI During 2026 Hajj Saudi May 24, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Saudi Arabia to Use Drones and AI During 2026 Hajj ——————————– Saudi Arabia has deployed drones, artificial intelligence and …
- Nazrul's emergence was like a beacon of light for a subjugated nation: PM 24 May 2026 13 h 36 min Views Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has paid tribute to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 127th birth anniversary, stating that the poet's emergence on the fateful sky of a dependent and subjugated nation was like a beacon of light. In a Facebook post …
- Should church-state lines be redrawn in the US? | Faith Forum 24 May 2026 12 h 35 min Reno Gazette-Journal - Nevada May 24, 2026, 5:00 a.m. PT Arguments insisting that church-state lines should not be redrawn include: autonomy, balance, coexistence, conscience, consistency, constitutionalism, continuity, democracy, diversity, equality, federalism, freedom, harmony, …
- Ganga Dussehra 2026: Exact date, Ganga snan muhurat, puja rituals, and spiritual benefits explained 24 May 2026 12 h 31 min News9 Live Ganga Dussehra 2026 will be celebrated with devotion across India. Know the correct date, puja timings, Ganga Snan muhurat, spiritual significance, rituals, history, and religious benefits of this sacred Hindu festival dedicated to River Ganga. Ganga …
- Religious leaders, lawmakers push for $1 billion to secure houses of worship 24 May 2026 12 h 09 min Iowa Public Radio At a recent Shabbat service in West Bloomfield, Mich., Rabbi Jen Lader shared plans to lobby Congress to pour more funding into a federal program that strengthens security at houses of worship. "We are not asking Congress to just protect Jews – we are …
- What is Hajj? Rituals, rules and everything to know about the Islamic pilgrimage 24 May 2026 12 h 08 min Mathrubhumi Hajj is expected to bring millions of Muslims from across the world to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious gatherings on the planet and holds deep spiritual importance in Islam. For many believers, …
- The Tale Of A Country That Looks Up To God For Man-made Problems: Nigeria I 24 May 2026 11 h 32 min The Nigerian Voice Nigeria is perhaps one of the most religious countries in the world. Mosques fill up on Fridays, churches overflow on Sundays, and prayer meetings dominate the weekly schedules of millions of citizens. From roadside banners proclaiming divine intervention …
- Child Protection Case: What’s Going on? 24 May 2026 11 h 30 min Lanka News Web LISTEN TO STORY WATCH STORY By: Isuru Parakrama May 24, Colombo (LNW): The Pallegama Hemarathana Thero case is a high-profile child sexual abuse allegation involving one of Sri Lanka’s most senior Buddhist clergy, and it has triggered anger, anxiety, and …
- Hundreds of Bibles handed out at Texas high school after Qurans were given to kids 24 May 2026 11 h 08 min Fox News Crowd gathers to hand out Bibles outside Wylie East High School amid 'Why Islam?' table backlash. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Outrage erupted after a "Why Islam?" table at a Texas high school handed out Qurans, pamphlets …
- Reform councillor’s wife defends his ‘swastika’ tattoo and says it’s ‘misunderstood’ 24 May 2026 11 h 07 min Metro Theresa Arnold said her husband’s tattoo was ‘misunderstood’ A Reform councillor’s ‘swastika’ tattoo was just a ‘misunderstood Buddhist peace symbol’, his wife – also a councillor – has claimed. Andy Arnold and Theresa Arnold were both elected to Barnsley …
- Reform councillor's 'swastika' tattoo 'is not a swastika,' claims wife 24 May 2026 11 h 04 min Daily Star It's not what you think... A Reform councillor has been photographed displaying what appears to be a swastika tattoo on his arm - though his spouse insists it's merely a Buddhist peace symbol. Recently elected Barnsley councillor Andy Arnold was …
- The Bhojshala loophole 24 May 2026 10 h 28 min Frontline - The Hindu When the Madhya Pradesh High Court delivered its judgment on May 15 in the Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque case, declaring that the original nature of the site was that of a Hindu temple, a key issue that occupied centrestage was whether the matter fell …
- What about Love Jihad?: Delhi HC acquits Qasim in minor Hindu girl abduction case after 22 years says, eloped willingly 24 May 2026 10 h 09 min Organiser Weekly For years, concerns surrounding “Love Jihad”, grooming and targeting of vulnerable Hindu girls in interfaith relationships have remained at the centre of India’s social and political discourse. Back-to-back cases emerging from different parts of the …
- In Bangladesh, ‘Blasphemy’ becomes weapon to perpetrate violence against minorities: Taslima Writes to PM Tarique 24 May 2026 10 h 09 min Organiser Weekly DHAKA: The escalating attacks against the Hindu community and other religious minorities in Bangladesh have once again plunged the entire South Asian region into deep concern. The situation has become so grave that the exiled Bangladeshi writer and human …
- UP Love Jihad: Qayyum posed as Raj Gupta, married Hindu woman in temple, later pressured to convert to Islam 24 May 2026 10 h 09 min Organiser Weekly In Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, a 23-year-old Hindu woman has accused a man of pretending to be a Hindu engineer named “Raj Gupta” for over two years before allegedly pressuring her to convert to Islam after marriage. The accused, identified as Qayyum from …
- Shia Muslims Worldwide Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir 24 May 2026 10 h 02 min Shia Waves Shia Muslims Worldwide Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir —————————- Shia Muslims in Iraq, Iran, and across the world commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him), with mourning gatherings, …
- Bishop John Ricard, who is diocese bishop emeritus, dead at 86. 24 May 2026 9 h 55 min Pensacola News Journal - Florida May 24, 2026, 4:05 a.m. CT He was a holy man who helped visited some of the most seemingly despairing places on earth, offering comfort, supplies and whatever help he could. He was a religious leader who befriended rock stars, guided believers and seekers …
- In J&K, healing the festering wound of drug addiction 24 May 2026 9 h 46 min The Indian Express I knew his name before I knew what heroin could do to a person. He was from Ghazipur, one of the brightest students in our hostel at Banaras Hindu University. Sharp, funny, full of ambition. Then, gradually, he wasn’t. The transformation was not sudden. It …
- Pope Leo Expresses Concern Over Lebanon and Regional Churches 24 May 2026 9 h 29 min MENAFN (MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV on Monday voiced “deep concern” regarding the situation in Lebanon and the condition of Christian churches throughout the Middle East during talks with Catholicos Aram I, according to reports. “I assure you of my daily prayers and of …
- Ganga Dussehra 2026: Is Ganga Dussehra on May 25 or 26? Check correct date to celebrate the festival 24 May 2026 9 h 26 min The Times of India Ganga Dussehra is one of the most prominent Hindu festivals, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. According to Hindu Sanatan Dharma, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. On this auspicious day …
- This Taunton priest’s side gig is a funk, jazz, rock band 24 May 2026 9 h 25 min Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts May 24, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET Taunton priest Matt Gill has a side gig. In addition to being the pastor of Holy Family Parish in East Taunton, he is also a musician in the band Vatican III, whose members are all other priests from Catholic churches in …
- 'The cross must be above the flag' — Christian teachings on America's 250th 24 May 2026 9 h 06 min The Post & Courier - South Carolina As the United States begins commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, many Christian churches are entering the season known as Ordinary Time, a period focused on spiritual growth, discipleship and living out faith in everyday …
- A Russian attack sets fire to and destroys an Evangelical Christian church in Balakliya 24 May 2026 8 h 55 min Counting Stars Russia is targeting evangelical churches in Ukraine Russia continues to deploy its strategy of terror against civilian targets in Ukraine, including temples and other religious buildings. Russia attacked two Orthodox Christian churches in Ukraine on Good …
- Charya Dance Preservation Efforts Underway 24 May 2026 8 h 49 min Ratopati Kathmandu. Stakeholders have shown diligence for the preservation and promotion of 'Charya Dance', which is Nepal's original and ancient cultural heritage. This dance, prevalent among the Buddhist community of the Kathmandu Valley, especially …
- Ganga Dussehra 2026: 30+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages & Greetings In Hindi &... 24 May 2026 8 h 40 min News X Ganga Dussehra 2026 Wishes: Ganga Dussehra is one of the most revered Hindu festivals celebrated to celebrate the divine descent of Maa Ganga from Heaven to Earth. In 2026, people from all over India will unite in beauty and harmony to celebrate the holy …
- Kashmir’s Roads Cannot Belong to Harassers 24 May 2026 8 h 39 min Kashmir Observer AI representational photoBy Tajamul Islam Salroo A young woman boards an auto in Srinagar after college. A group of men standing near a roadside tea stall pass obscene comments as she walks by. A mother traveling with her daughter lowers her eyes during a …
- The Muslim modernisers 24 May 2026 8 h 04 min The Critic This article is taken from the May 2026 issue of The Critic. To get the full magazine why not subscribe? Get five issues for just £5. Recently, fans of The Rest Is History podcast were treated to a rare peek behind the curtain. Pressed to comment on his co …