Religion in the Daily News
- Europe’s churches renew prayer and unity call amid war and division 17 January 2026 14 h 35 min Brussels Morning Vilnius (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius has addressed a letter to Catholic bishops across Europe, renewing churches’ call for prayer and unity. The message links this appeal to the recent updating of …
- Who do churches really serve? 17 January 2026 12 h 34 min The Daily Cougar - Texas Lily Huynh/ The Cougar Most people have seen the viral TikTok trend of people reaching out to local religious centers, primarily churches, asking if they could provide baby formula for a family in need. The woman who posted the original TikTok video …
- ‘Voting For A Hindu Is Haram’: Bangladesh Clerics’ Remarks Ahead Of Polls Spark Outrage 17 January 2026 12 h 06 min ABP Live As Bangladesh moves closer to its general elections, a wave of disturbing videos circulating on social media has triggered fresh concerns over the safety of religious minorities, particularly Hindus and other non-Muslim communities. The clips, featuring …
- Uttarakhand: Hoardings barring entry of non-Hindus put up at Haridwar religious site, row erupts 17 January 2026 11 h 20 min Scroll.in The Ganga Sabha, which administers the Har-ki-Pauri ghat in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, on Friday installed hoardings and banners prohibiting the entry of non-Hindus at the religious site, the Hindustan Times reported. Nandan Kumar, town commissioner of the …
- Uttar Pradesh: VHP Protests Alleged Religious Conversion, Sexual Exploitation At KGMU; Demands Strict Action 17 January 2026 11 h 08 min Free Press Journal Uttar Pradesh: VHP Protests Alleged Religious Conversion, Sexual Exploitation At KGMU; Demands Strict Action | File Pic (Representative Image) Lucknow: Activists of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Hazratganj here, alleging illegal …
- UE/R: Religious unity key to regional development – Monsignor Abotiyure 17 January 2026 11 h 01 min Modern Ghana Retired Roman Catholic priest and former Administrator of the Navrongo–Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese, Monsignor Roger Abotiyure, has urged religious leaders in the Upper East Region to prioritise unity and mutual support over competition. He noted that …
- Ministry strengthens educational, religious facilities in Maluku 17 January 2026 9 h 34 min Antara Ambon, Maluku (ANTARA) - Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar symbolically handed over central government assistance to improve the quality of educational and religious facilities and services in several regions of Maluku Province. …
- Buddhists association seeks anti-conversion law, writes to home minister 17 January 2026 8 h 04 min Hindustan Times In a letter addressed to the sub-divisional magistrate, the Zanskar Buddhist Association has sought an anti-conversion law for Ladakh, alleging recurrent incidents of abduction of Buddhist girls in Ladakh. The step comes in backdrop of alleged recurrent …
- Pueblo Leader Po’pay And The Origins Of American Religious Freedom 17 January 2026 7 h 20 min Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) The U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall Collection contains 100 sculptures: two luminaries from each state. They include many familiar figures, such as Helen Keller, Johnny Cash, Ronald Reagan and Amelia Earhart. There are a few from the Colonial era, …
- Report reveals religious and political shifts in UK 17 January 2026 6 h 26 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Faith identity and ideology "are assuming a more significant role in shaping political allegiance, civic participation, and the wider culture", a new report has found. The report is the work of Paul Bickley and Tabitha …
- Hindu group flags worsening condition of minorities in Bangladesh 17 January 2026 5 h 45 min Orissa Post Washington: A Hindu advocacy group has warned that the condition of religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh has sharply deteriorated in recent months, urging the US Congress and administration to respond more forcefully to what it …
- ‘Non-Hindus Prohibited’: Boards Put Up At Uttarakhand’s Har Ki Pauri As Ganga Sabha Pushes For ‘Hindu-Only’ Zones 17 January 2026 4 h 31 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom A fresh controversy has unfolded in Haridwar after the Ganga Sabha, the managing body of the Brahmakund sanctum and surrounding ghats at Har-ki-Pauri, put up boards announcing that non-Hindus …
- Islam rejects terrorism; scholars across Pakistan reaffirm national consensus on peace 17 January 2026 4 h 06 min The Nation ISLAMABAD - On the appeal of the National Peace Message Committee, ‘Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan’ was observed across the country, with religious scholars from all schools of thought delivering a unified message against extremism, terrorism and sectarian …
- Uber Driver Buries Buddhist Item Near St. Charles Parish Elementary School 17 January 2026 2 h 26 min WRNO - Louisiana St. Charles Parish deputies are investigating an unusual incident at Norco Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon. Investigators say an Uber driver dropped off a woman at the school around 5 p.m. He then reportedly buried an object at the foot of a tree …
- Fra Angelico’s Demonology: The Sweet Painter’s Inferno 17 January 2026 2 h 11 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Fra Angelico (1395–1455), “The Last Judgement,” detail.Florence, a city that has never lacked for pilgrims of the aesthetic sort, is experiencing a new kind of devotional crush. The exhibition dedicated to Fra Angelico—Dominican friar …
- ‘Spread of Islam in the world’: Qadian sends its first telegram (1926) 17 January 2026 1 h 43 min Al Hakam First telegram from Qadian Friends have already been informed that a telegraph facility has been installed at the post office in Qadian and that it will commence operations within a few days. It is now announced that the telegraphic apparatus has been …
- Youm-e-Paigham-e-Pakistan: Religious scholars underscore need for greater unity 17 January 2026 1 h 36 min Business Recorder ISLAMABAD: In a powerful show of unity, religious scholars from various schools of thought across the country rallied together on Friday, taking a bold stand against extremism, terrorism, and sectarian violence, while vowing steadfast support for the state …
- Sinicization, patriotism educations marginalizing Buddhist education in Tibet’s monasteries? 17 January 2026 1 h 04 min Tibetan Review (TibetanReview.net, Jan16’26) – Rather than being allowed to focus primarily on learning their mother tongue and the extensive religious texts which are written in it, China’s campaign for Sinicizing Tibetan Buddhism and making religion conform to its so- …
- Religious evening at Grand Mosque in Al-Hodeidah on Isra & Mi'raj occasion 17 January 2026 1 h 02 min Yemen News Agency SABA Hodeidah - Saba: The local authority, Popular Mobilization, the Guidance and Scholars Sector in Al-Hodeidah organized a religious evening commemorating Isra and Mi'raj – may blessings , peace be upon him and his family. During the evening at the Grand …
- Hindu values, the U.S. Constitution, and a silent American contradiction 17 January 2026 0 h 37 min New India Abroad Hindu civilizational values emphasize ethical conduct, restraint of power, pluralism of thought, and the balance between rights and responsibilities. USA Parliament House / Google Hindu Dharma—also referred to as Sanatan Hindu Dharma, or Hindutva in …
- Area religious listings for the week of Jan. 18 16 January 2026 23 h 17 min Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont BELLOWS FALLS First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls at 9 Church Street offers worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. This Sunday’s Gospel reading invites us into the very first moments of discipleship, not through certainty or …
- Neil Macmillan: Has Cornwall become a multifaith, but less religious community? 16 January 2026 21 h 16 min The Kingston Whig-Standard Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Column As a greater number of faiths are represented within Canada, more people say they are not religious. The same likely applies within Cornwall. Cover of the 2026 Multifaith Calendar, published and available through www. …
- Biden's faith attacks backfire: Support for religious liberties soars to record high under Trump, new report shows 16 January 2026 21 h 02 min The Blaze Against a backdrop of mounting attacks on churches, the Biden administration worked ardently to curb religious liberties wherever they came into conflict with the left's radical agenda. For example: the Biden Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
- Bishop Fernandes praises religious worker visa rule change, says work still to be done 16 January 2026 20 h 30 min Catholic News Agency Jan 16, 2026 / 14:35 pm Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, expressed gratitude that the Department of Homeland Security is easing visa restrictions for religious workers and called for passage of a bill to address visa backlogs. “This rule change …
- Some Vallejo churches work to fill affordable housing gap 16 January 2026 19 h 03 min The Vallejo Sun - California VALLEJO – As the city of Vallejo has struggled to come up with comprehensive solutions to a growing homeless population in the city, some local churches have sought to help bridge the gap either by allowing RVs to park on their property or taking on …
- Hindu Teacher Birendra Kumar Dey’s House Set on Fire in Sylhet as Attacks on Minorities Continue in Bangladesh 16 January 2026 18 h 57 min Latestly New Delhi, January 16: Incidents of violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh continue to be reported, with the latest case involving an arson attack on the home of a Hindu schoolteacher in the Sylhet division. The house of Birendra Kumar Dey, a …
- Kazakh religious authority issues fatwa on deepfakes 16 January 2026 18 h 15 min Muslim Network TV ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) — Kazakhstan’s top Muslim body has issued a religious ruling addressing the use of deepfake technology, warning that its misuse to spread falsehoods and deceive the public violates Islamic law. The Spiritual Administration of …
- Evangelical churches in Honduras call for respect for the Constitution and a peaceful presidential transition 16 January 2026 16 h 34 min Christian Daily International Pastor Gerardo Irías, president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Honduras. Photo: Social media The Evangelical Fellowship of Honduras and the Association of Pastors of Tegucigalpa issued a statement expressing deep concern over the country’s institutional …
- Priti Patel urges UK action over Hindu deaths in Bangladesh 16 January 2026 12 h 56 min EasternEye SHADOW FOREIGN SECRETARY Priti Patel called on the UK government to intervene in the “increase in violence” in Bangladesh where there have been reports of Hindus being killed. The Conservative MP posted on social media last Friday (9) a copy of her …
- In Battle against Antisemitism Europeans Ask, 'Where are Our Churches?' 16 January 2026 12 h 06 min CBN News FLORENCE, Italy – With antisemitism on the rise across Europe, some say the continent is finished – or at best, running out of time. At a recent summit in Italy, faith leaders, activists, and academics gathered to strategize. From Italy to England to …
- Another attack? Hindu teacher’s home burnt in Bangladesh amid minority violence fears 16 January 2026 11 h 46 min India Blooms Unknown miscreants set the house of a Hindu teacher in Bangladesh on fire in the country's Gowainghat Upazila of Sylhet district, media reports said. It is not clear when the incident occurred in the country where the minorities have been facing …
- Religious group called 'cult' by some ex-members grows in Chicago area 16 January 2026 11 h 32 min Chicago Sun Times - Illinois A religious organization described by some former members as a “doomsday cult” has been quietly expanding in the Chicago region in recent years, with at least four churches now in the suburbs, a site in the Loop and local charitable events such as blood …
- 'I Am Muslim, Ramayana Is Hindu...': AR Rahman Opens Up About Working On Ranbir Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari's Epic 16 January 2026 11 h 16 min Free Press Journal Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman recently spoke about collaborating on filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic Ramayana despite being Muslim, and said that art and knowledge cannot be restricted by religious boundaries. The composer, who has worked …
- 'Kerala Story Happening In UP': Hindu Girl Forced To Wear Hijab By Female Muslim Friends - Watch Viral Video 16 January 2026 9 h 32 min Free Press Journal A viral video from Uttar Pradesh has triggered widespread discussion on social media after showing a group of friends returning from their coaching classes. The group includes three Muslim girls and one Hindu girl, who are seen walking together and …
- Religious freedom’s new foes 16 January 2026 9 h 09 min Carolina Journal In its original and broadest sense, liberalism is not what it’s come to mean in modern American politics — a synonym for progressivism or the left-wing. It’s the belief that human beings have certain inviolable rights and liberties (hence the name), which …
- Bob Blackman urges UK action on Bangladesh Hindu murders, elections 16 January 2026 9 h 06 min Asianet Newsable UK MP Bob Blackman voiced alarm in the UK parliament over the murder of Hindus and the banning of the Awami League in Bangladesh. He urged the UK government to act to ensure free elections and protect minorities, concerns also noted by India's MEA. UK …
- A Literary Treasure from Hindu-Muslim Culture 16 January 2026 8 h 36 min Qantara.de "Hoshruba – The Land of the Tilism" was produced in 19th century Muslim India. In how far are the "magic" elements of the epic part of Islamic culture, and: is there evidence of protests of orthodox Muslims against this epic? Musharraf …
- Religious freedom challenges remain as Uganda heads to the polls 16 January 2026 5 h 25 min Mission Network News Uganda (MNN) — More than 21 million people voted yesterday in Uganda, as human rights groups decried tight security and a nationwide internet shutdown. “Whenever there’s an election year, there’s always that tension that rises,” Voice of the Martyrs Canada …
- US govt reduces mandatory out-of-country waiting period for religious visa: What exactly is a religious visa and who gets it 16 January 2026 4 h 43 min The Times of India At a time when the Trump administration has intensified scrutiny and restrictions across most visa categories, a notable exception has been carved out for religious workers. According to the press release published by the U.S Department of Homeland …
- Hindu Teacher's House Set On Fire As Attacks On Minority Continue In Bangladesh 16 January 2026 3 h 33 min News18 Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 07:32 IST The house of Birendra Kumar Dey in Gowainghat upazila, Sylhet, was set ablaze, heightening fears for Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and prompting calls for justice. A video of the fire incident has emerged, showing …