Religion in the Daily News
- Comparative literary research in the service of interreligious dialogue and against pseudo-tolerance 12 July 2026 22 h 10 min Pressenza In her essay entitled “Comparison between the Eschatology of Paradise of Abu l-‘Ala al-Ma’arri and Dante Alighieri”, published this year also in its English and French translation, the author Milena Aziza Rampoldi presents some parallels as well as some …
- When Javed Akhtar explained the beauty of Hindu culture 12 July 2026 22 h 04 min India Tribune When Javed Akhtar explained the beauty of Hindu culture (Photo: Javed Akhtar/instagram) Mumbai, July 12 (IANS) Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar once spoke highly about the Hindu culture and tradition. An old video of the screenwriter has surfaced on …
- Blank canvas Medieval church for sale in heart of Pembrokeshire 12 July 2026 21 h 29 min Wales Online So many churches in Wales, tucked away in a quiet rural location, can boast a historic past but few can compete with St Marcellus in the Pembrokeshire village of Martletwy. Not every village church in Wales has been awarded a listing from Cadw but St …
- Stop linking banditry to Islam, Oluwo tells Nigerians 12 July 2026 20 h 50 min Tribune Online The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has appealed to Nigerians to desist from linking the activities of bandits and other criminal elements to Islam, describing such narratives as unfair and misleading. The monarch said bandits have no …
- Turkey Tries to Play the ‘Islam Card’ to Subvert Greece’s Western Thrace 12 July 2026 20 h 48 min Middle East Forum President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s telephone intervention during a public event in Echinos, Xanthi, represented another step in Ankara’s effort to exert influence over the Muslim minority in Western Thrace, the Greek region bordering Turkey, effectively …
- [Shafaqna exclusive] Ashura traditions in Africa 12 July 2026 20 h 38 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It is one of the sacred months (al-Ashhur al-Hurum), during which warfare was forbidden both in the era of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah) and in …
- Sean Major-Campbell | Be an agent of truth and peace 12 July 2026 19 h 47 min The Gleaner Questions have come about some wider civil society organisations that have been doing various forms of humanitarian work for Jamaicans regardless of their political and religious affiliation. Some Christians want to know if these groups are Christian, if …
- How This Country's Faiths Have Coexisted for Centuries 12 July 2026 19 h 10 min Caspian Post Azerbaijan is highlighting centuries of religious coexistence as part of its national identity and cultural diplomacy. Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities have lived alongside one another in Azerbaijan for generations, according to religious leaders …
- Fazlur Rehman Urges Dialogue, Not Force, in Pakistan's Afghanistan Policy 12 July 2026 19 h 00 min TOLONews Maulana Fazlur Rehman, chief of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), criticized Islamabad's policies toward Afghanistan, stressing that differences should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy. Speaking at a gathering in Punjab, Fazlur …
- Omollo: Churches must unite Kenyans, not promote animosity 12 July 2026 18 h 11 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo during an interview. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Internal Security Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has called on religious leaders to protect the sanctity of churches by …
- Khoviwa urges church-state cooperation as new church opens in Chitipa 12 July 2026 17 h 34 min Nyasa Times Chief Presidential Adviser on Religious Affairs, Apostle Timothy Khoviwa, has called on churches, traditional leaders and government to work together in driving development at community level. Presidential adviser urges church-state cooperation as new …
- Chhattisgarh High Court refuses to quash FIR against social activists over alleged anti-Hindu speeches 12 July 2026 17 h 25 min The New Indian Express Following an investigation that included video recordings of the event, the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Kunkuri, framed charges against the accused on September 19, 2025, under various sections of the IPC, including promoting enmity between …
- Over 5,500 people embraced Islam through Dubai center in H1 2026 12 July 2026 17 h 17 min Emirati Times Dubai: The Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture, affiliated with the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai, has announced that 5,511 people from various nationalities embraced Islam during the first half of 2026 …
- Demography is Destiny: Why India’s population trends matter 12 July 2026 17 h 08 min The Avenue Mail MR Lalu “Demography is destiny.” The French philosopher Auguste Comte made this self-revealing and convincingly memorable statement on demography centuries ago. You will rarely find a statement that so clearly defines and meticulously attributes …
- 79 12 July 2026 16 h 51 min Yahoo News When the power cut out and his signal dropped, TJ knew something was wrong. Seconds later, the banging started on his front door. Terrified, he stood as still as possible with his wife and three-year-old daughter, hoping they wouldn't be noticed. But …
- For Christ’s Sake, Religion’s Opioid Reins Shouldn’t Restrain Rebuttals 12 July 2026 16 h 46 min The Nigerian Voice Deafening silence! That’s what religious organisations get away with amid public scrutiny - something corporates can’t afford to do. One wonders if the brazen equanimity has gone on without repercussions because, as philosopher Karl Max observed centuries …
- Bharat Ek Soch: From British Rule to Independent India, complete story of Ayodhya until the appearance of Ram Lalla 12 July 2026 16 h 38 min News24 For centuries, people across India have followed the tradition of collecting the sacred dust of Ayodhya. As the River Saryu continued its timeless flow, Ayodhya too moved forward through changing eras. Although successive invasions from the West repeatedly …
- Kejriwal hits back at BJP over 'Sundarkand', cites 'demonic tendencies' 12 July 2026 14 h 43 min Asianet Newsable AAP's Arvind Kejriwal hit back at the BJP, saying those opposing 'Sundarkand' have 'demonic tendencies.' The BJP retaliated, with its Delhi chief Harsh Malhotra calling Kejriwal a 'political Hindu' and his religious outreach a …
- Congress using Lord Ram for politics, denied his existence: Shekhawat 12 July 2026 14 h 42 min Asianet Newsable Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat slammed the Congress for using Lord Ram for politics. Delhi BJP's Harsh Malhotra also hit out at Arvind Kejriwal, calling him a "political Hindu" for organising 'Sundarkand Path' recitations. …
- “Bandits Have No Religion, Don’t Call Them Muslims” — Oluwo of Iwo 12 July 2026 14 h 38 min Information Nigeria “Bandits Have No Religion, The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has strongly criticised the practice of describing bandits as Muslims, insisting that criminality should not be linked to Islam. In a statement released on Saturday through his Chief …
- Bible and Xi: China’s new mandate makes president’s speeches mandatory study in Catholic Churches 12 July 2026 14 h 28 min Organiser Weekly New Delhi: China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is intensifying efforts to bring the country’s state-sanctioned Catholic Church under tighter political control, with new directives requiring clergy and lay leaders to participate in ideological …
- Dhakeshwari Temple: The surviving heart of a forgotten Hindu heritage in Bangladesh 12 July 2026 14 h 28 min Organiser Weekly When discussions about lost temples and forgotten sacred sites emerge, attention often gravitates towards ruins, destroyed monuments and abandoned shrines. Yet some temples tell a different story. They survive not because they were spared hardship, but …
- Christian Leaders in Northern Ireland Condemn Anti-Islamic Display 12 July 2026 14 h 21 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Lebanon/Christian Leaders in Northern Ireland Condemn Anti-Islamic Display Lebanon July 12, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Christian Leaders in Northern Ireland Condemn Anti-Islamic Display ———————————— Senior Catholic and …
- Nashik TCS Case: Nida Khan, Hindus are ‘Kafirs’; then why is there a mention of Bhagwan Krishna’s mother in verdict 12 July 2026 14 h 19 min Organiser Weekly In the case involving alleged sexual exploitation, religious coercion and forced conversion at the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO in Nashik, Maharashtra, the bail granted to the accused, Nida Khan, on the grounds of pregnancy has sparked discussion. …
- Love Jihad Tracker: 11 reported cases of fake identity, love traps and religious conversion in a week 12 July 2026 14 h 19 min Organiser Weekly During the week between 28 June and 5 July 2026, several incidents reported from different parts of the country drew attention to allegations involving identity concealment, coercive relationships, religious conversion pressure, blackmail, sexual …
- 12 Love Jihad cases across India in 7 days: Identity fraud, blackmail, conversion claims under spotlight 12 July 2026 14 h 19 min Organiser Weekly The delicate socio-cultural fabric of the nation faces an unprecedented challenge as systemic patterns of demographic aggression continue to surface across multiple states. A comprehensive assessment of reported incidents between June 21, 2026, and June 28 …
- What did Khamenei's funeral reveal about Iran and the region? 12 July 2026 13 h 37 min Oman Observer The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marked by massive public crowds and the attendance of foreign officials, became far more than a religious ceremony. It was a political and strategic event that conveyed multiple messages to Iran's domestic …
- Omollo: Churches Must Unite Kenyans, Not Promote Politics of Division 12 July 2026 13 h 25 min Capital FM Kenya HOMA BAY, Kenya, July 12 – Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged churches to remain places of worship and unity rather than platforms for political leaders to spread hatred, tribalism and division. …
- Archbishops condemn 'grossly offensive' mosque effigy on unionist bonfire 12 July 2026 12 h 58 min Premier Christianity News Archbishops in Northern Ireland have condemned the placing of a replica mosque on top of a unionist bonfire as “grossly offensive”. The effigy, accompanied by signs of “end the threat of radical Islam” and “secure our borders”, appeared on the pyre in …
- Christian family takes fight to DC embassy after government seizes daughters over 'religious extremism' 12 July 2026 12 h 50 min Fox News Supporters rallied at the Swedish Embassy for Daniel and Bianca Samson, who lost their kids over "religious extremism." Cristian Ionescu, senior pastor at Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church in Chicago, speaks about the case with Fox News Digital. …
- Oshkosh letters discuss defense, Islam and Clayton dispute 12 July 2026 12 h 42 min Oshkosh Northwestern - Wisconsin July 12, 2026, 3:45 a.m. CT A new defense spending plan aims to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. One writer asserts that Islamic faith obligates Muslims to be loyal, law-abiding and peaceful members of society. A …
- Old video of Javed Akhtar praising Hindu culture resurfaces online 12 July 2026 12 h 15 min Telengana Today An old video of veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar praising the inclusiveness of Hindu culture has resurfaced online. Another viral clip shows him describing festivals such as Holi, Diwali and Eid as cultural traditions that transcend religious identity …
- Letter: The cradle of the three Abrahamic religions is in perpetual upheaval. What does that say about religion? 12 July 2026 12 h 03 min The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah (Michael Stack | Special to The Tribune) A view of the Old City of Jerusalem from The Orson Hyde Memorial Gardens, April 8, 2022. Add as Preferred Source Comment Why is it that the cradle of three big-name religions — Christianity, Judaism and Islam — has …
- Saydnaya and Maaloula: Where the Language of Jesus Is Still Spoken 12 July 2026 11 h 56 min Omnes I have already written in these pages about the Syria which was: a country at the crossroads of civilizations and empires, languages, religions, and alphabets—a lost world of peoples and communities that a terrible, protracted war has torn apart, and it is …
- Nearly 25 pc of forced conversion cases through marriage in Pakistan involve Christian girls: Report 12 July 2026 11 h 54 min The Hans India The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the Pakistani authorities to end the abduction and forced conversion to Islam of girls belonging to religious minority communities, according to a latest report. Citing United Nations data for …
- Churches must remain sanctuaries of unity, not platforms for division, says PS Omollo 12 July 2026 11 h 49 min Kenya Broadcasting Corporation The Church should not provide a platform for leaders who preach division, hatred and tribalism, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr.Raymond Omollo has said. Speaking during a church service at St.Pascal Catholic Church …
- For Christ’s Sake, Religion’s Opioid Reins Shouldn’t Restrai... 12 July 2026 11 h 49 min Modern Ghana Deafening silence! That’s what religious organisations get away with amid public scrutiny - something corporates can’t afford to do. One wonders if the brazen equanimity has gone on without repercussions because, as philosopher Karl Max observed centuries …
- Fact Check: Did an Indian Hindu Priest Die Trying to Fly Off a Cliff? 12 July 2026 11 h 19 min Tempo.co TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A video of a man falling off a cliff has gone viral on Instagram [archive], Facebook, TikTok, X, and YouTube. The man is said to be a Hindu priest in Andhra Pradesh, India, who died while attempting to demonstrate his flying skills to …
- Commentary: There’s a better way to make America more religious 12 July 2026 11 h 04 min Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State Last month, the Texas State Board of Education adopted a required reading list that includes Bible stories and scriptures at every public-school grade level, from kindergarten through high school. In first grade, for example, students will learn about …
- Right-Wing Evangelical Thought Leader Assures Followers They Don’t Have To Tolerate Jewish People To Find Israel’s Ethno-Religious Apartheid Appealing 12 July 2026 10 h 24 min The Hard Times - Tennessee LYNCHBURG, Va. — Pastor Ned Hendry of the New Life in the Living and Loving Waters of Jesus Church in Lynchburg assured his followers that American Evangelicals can still find Israel’s ethno-religious apartheid system appealing without the burden of liking …