Religion in the Daily News
- Capital braces for skirmishes ahead of nationalist Flag March 25 May 2025 16 h 56 min The Times of Israel Police were gearing up for friction ahead of the annual Jerusalem Day Flag March on Monday, which will see thousands of national religious Israelis parade through the Old City’s Muslim Quarter toward the Western Wall. Thousands of officers and border …
- Celebrating a new home for Council of Churches and its… 25 May 2025 16 h 00 min Cape Cod Times - Massachusetts Our Cape Cod Council of Churches was founded in 1960 to provide a way for Cape churches to speak with a collective voice when they need to. In many ways, the Council has been doing the very things the late Pope was beloved for doing, ministering to our …
- Artist Caravaggio's faith shines at churches run by Pope Leo XIV's order and in new exhibit 25 May 2025 14 h 21 min NBC News The name of the Pilgrims' Madonna references not only the two figures before Mary, but also the fact that on this spot, the Augustinians have welcomed pilgrims en route to the nearby Vatican since the end of the 13th century. It was to commemorate a …
- Rare exhibition of religious artwork on display in Shrewsbury - here's how you can view it 25 May 2025 13 h 33 min Shropshire Star The exhibition launched with a private viewing on Friday, May 23, and opened to the general public the following day, at St Julian’s Church, Wyle Cop. It will run for two weeks until Friday, June 6. An icon painter for over 40 years, Aidan, based in …
- An Astonishing Tale of Two (Catholic) Churches 25 May 2025 13 h 20 min New Journal and Guide - Virginia By Terrance Afer-Anderson Editorial Columnist New Journal and Guide Many years ago, way back in 1951, I was baptized at the old African-American St. Joseph’s Catholic church, Norfolk, Virginia. Found in 1893, it served for 68 years as a prominent African- …
- People Are Finding Spiritual Fulfillment in AI. Religious Scholars Have Thoughts 25 May 2025 13 h 03 min Rolling Stone As AI invades every corner of 21st-century life, it has taken on human roles that we probably shouldn’t be outsourcing. For some, it serves as a therapist. For others, it’s an endlessly understanding romantic companion. Strangest of all, people have turned …
- New converts: Orthodox Christian churches grow in St. Louis as other churches decline 25 May 2025 13 h 00 min St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Missouri ST. LOUIS — A surge of people converting to Orthodox Christianity is helping local parishes here buck the national trend of declining church attendance and membership at other Christian denominations. Four years ago, St. Michael the Archangel in south St. …
- Ukraine urged to protect religious freedom in wartime 25 May 2025 12 h 18 min Daily Express Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion is “heroic” but the country should not abandon civil liberties in wartime, a Brexiteer and champion of religious freedom has urged. There is strong concern about the future of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, …
- Protestant churches gain ground in Latin America in 21st century 25 May 2025 11 h 56 min United Press International (UPI) SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (UPI) -- Once viewed as peripheral players, Protestant churches have risen over the past two decades to become influential actors in the spiritual and political realms across Latin America. According to data from the Pew Research …
- Control the Narrative: Parents claim school downplayed teacher tickling concerns 25 May 2025 10 h 45 min Connecticut Inside Investigator On January 17, 2025, Nicholas Ricciardi, a teacher for the Solomon Schechter private Jewish day school in West Hartford, was arrested for felony risk of injury, or impairing the morals of a child, and misdemeanor breach of peace for allegedly tickling a …
- It is propaganda to say that Muslim Fulanis, Hausas are bringing money to lure Ebonyi people into Islam – Sheikh Ajah 25 May 2025 10 h 14 min Business Day Sheikh Haroun Ogbonnia Ajah is an Islamic scholar versed in the knowledge and practice of the Islamic religion. He was born into a Muslim family in Afikpo, Ebonyi State by Igbo parents. He is today, not just the leader of Muslims in Ebonyi, he is also …
- Hindu, Muslim weddings under one roof: how a rainy night in Pune united faiths, showcased a symbol of humanity 25 May 2025 9 h 01 min The Indian Express In a world often divided by faith and formality, a sudden downpour in Pune’s Wanowrie on the evening of May 21 led to something far greater than just a wedding celebration: humanity at its purest. On that evening, two weddings were scheduled at …
- Artist Caravaggio’s faith shines in new Rome exhibit and at churches run by Pope Leo XIV’s order 25 May 2025 5 h 10 min Associated Press ROME (AP) — The Roman basilica of the Augustinians — Pope Leo XIV’s religious order — preserves an iconic painting of the Virgin Mary by Caravaggio, the blockbuster artist who revolutionized the use of light and darkness in Western art. A new exhibit of …
- The people of Delhi learn about the spread of Islam Ahmadiyyat in America, 1925 25 May 2025 2 h 23 min Al Hakam Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra (1872-1957) This lecture, published in the 20 May 1925 issue of Akhbar Faruq, was delivered by Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Sadiqra, missionary to America, on the occasion of the annual convention of the Delhi Jamaat. Hazrat MM …
- SAC Member meets religious, ethnic cultural leaders in Myitkyina 25 May 2025 1 h 13 min Global New Light Of Myanmar State Administration Council Member Daw Dwe Bu meets leaders from ethnic literature and cultural organizations across the Kachin State at the state government office in Myitkyina yesterday. State Administration Council Member Daw Dwe Bu visited Myitkyina …
- Lawkatharaphu Pagoda enshrined with religious objects, Siladhamma Hospital inaugurated in Kengtung 25 May 2025 1 h 13 min Global New Light Of Myanmar A ceremony to enshrine religious objects into the Lawkatharaphu Pagoda took place in the precinct of Buddha Park (Pankwe) in Kengtung of Shan State (East) yesterday morning, attended by members of the Sangha led by State Ovadacariya Presiding Patron of …
- Punjab AAP eyes Hindu vote with ‘Temple Act’ promise 24 May 2025 23 h 40 min Sunday Guardian Live Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced Hindu Temple Act to grant temples independent management, boosting Hindu vote. Chandigarh: In an attempt to woo the Hindu vote bank, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced that his government will soon …
- Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness' 24 May 2025 23 h 40 min BBC ShareSave Father Moses McPherson's congregation has tripled in size in 18 months, and he has a big following online "A lot of people ask me: 'Father Moses, how can I increase my manliness to absurd levels?'" In a YouTube video, a …
- Texas Legislature passed a bill to allow a period for prayer or religious study 24 May 2025 22 h 43 min ABC 13 - Texas Despite constitutional concerns from opponents, the Texas Legislature passed a bill Friday to allow a period for prayer or religious study - part of a larger national movement to infuse more Christianity into schools. The House gave final approval to the …
- ISLAM: Tazkiya without mediation 24 May 2025 21 h 41 min Sunday Guardian Live Consciously or unconsciously, people generally think that tazkiyah requires some mysterious mediation, say, of past saintly figures or great men of learning, or some religious guide who has attained a high degree of spirituality, etc. According to this …
- U.S. Catholic Reveals ‘What Catholics Can Learn from Islam About the Pursuit of Happiness’ 24 May 2025 20 h 57 min PJ Media - Virginia U.S. Catholic says that it has a million readers, and those who don’t use each issue to line their bird cages are getting a bracing dose of leftist religion, as the magazine itself proudly boasts: “U.S. Catholic puts faith in the context of everyday life, …
- Hindu Festivals in June 2025: Important Dates and Celebrations 24 May 2025 20 h 45 min Newsd Hindu Festivals in June 2025:Hindu religious festivals happen all over India. Some are celebrated in certain regions, while others are celebrated all across the country. Some festivals happen every year on fixed dates, while others follow the lunar …
- President Museveni Celebrates Spiritual Awakening as Churches Break From Religious Sectarianism 24 May 2025 19 h 56 min UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the church for what he described as a significant transformation from being part of the problem to now being a cornerstone of peace, responsibility and spiritual progress in Uganda. He made the remarks today …
- Gujarat: AAP worker accused of raping Hindu woman for 3 years, forcing conversion & sexually exploiting minor daughter 24 May 2025 19 h 38 min Organiser Weekly A harrowing case of sexual exploitation and coercion has emerged from Jamnagar, Gujarat, where Muhammad Akram, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) worker, is accused of raping a Hindu woman for three years under the false promise of marriage, forcing her to convert …
- Tamil Nadu: Hindu woman married to Christian man loses scheduled caste status 24 May 2025 16 h 17 min Asia News The Madras High Court issues a controversial ruling that strips a woman of her rights as a member of a historically marginalised group because she married a Christian man while remaining Hindu. For Fr Santhanam, a Jesuit and a lawyer, this is a serious …
- National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s 126th birth anniversary today 24 May 2025 14 h 03 min United News of Bangladesh The nation is celebrating the 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam paying tribute to the revolutionary poet whose prolific work in literature, music, and philosophy continues to inspire generations. Born on May 24, 1899 (11th Jaishtha …
- Explore Rome’s religious treasures on a 16th-century pilgrimage route 24 May 2025 13 h 29 min Euronews Rome is a splendour of religious riches that attracts over 30 million visitors annually, and 2025 is a particularly significant year for this cradle of Catholicism. The Vatican is celebrating a Jubilee Year with dozens of events. The funeral of Pope …
- Karnataka Governor Seeks President's Assent For Hindu Temple Bill 24 May 2025 13 h 21 min MENAFN (MENAFN- IANS) Bengaluru, May 24 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has sought the President's assent for the "The Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2024", also known as the Hindu …
- Preach against drug abuse - Interior Minister urges religious leaders 24 May 2025 12 h 00 min Business Ghana The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has made a passionate appeal to religious leaders to use their platforms to preach against the growing phenomenon of drug abuse. Addressing a section of religious leaders as part of his three-day …
- 9 Sacred Buddhist Sites That Will Reset Your Mind And Soul 24 May 2025 11 h 40 min NDTV Buddhist sites have always drawn people seeking calm, clarity, and a deeper connection beyond daily noise. Whether you're after spiritual reflection, striking architecture, or just a quiet moment, these places offer a rare sense of stillness. From …
- Religious education lost at the Supreme Court. But it’s winning everywhere else 24 May 2025 11 h 34 min West Hawaii Today - Hawaii A surprise Supreme Court ruling Thursday prevented the nation’s first religious charter school from opening in Oklahoma, in a 4-4 vote that seemed to put the brakes on a conservative movement to expand government funding for religious education. But the …
- Inquisitive residents tour one of Blackburn’s most famous churches 24 May 2025 10 h 14 min Lancashire Telegraph Out of sheer curiosity, a group of Muslims who live around Saint Silas' Church off Preston New Road visited the site to find out more about the history of this ‘magnificent’ building. The group said they were keen to find out more about the building …
- No tax money for religious schools: Supreme Court tie on charter school case came out the correct way 24 May 2025 10 h 01 min New York Daily News It isn’t often that a high-profile Supreme Court case deadlocks 4-4, ending not in a majority decision and dissents but in a one-line declaration that doesn’t even reveal which justices landed on which side of the issue. But that’s how the crucial case of …
- Sssssscripture: Rise of snake rituals in Kenyan churches 24 May 2025 9 h 33 min The Standard In the heart of Kenya’s Western region, a disturbing trend has taken hold, one that blurs the line between faith, folklore, and fatal consequences. Over the past year, a string of bizarre, sometimes deadly, incidents involving spiritual healings and snake- …
- After India and Nepal, this country has highest Hindu population, its name is..., located in... 24 May 2025 4 h 37 min India.com Home Viral After India and Nepal, this country has highest Hindu population, its name is…, located in… The roots of Hinduism in this place trace back to the 19th century, when indentured laborers from India were brought to the island by the British. India …
- Pune's Kazi family helped Hindu couple solemnize wedding amid rain 24 May 2025 4 h 28 min Awaz The Voice The newlyweds - Maheen and Mohsin and Narendra and Sanskriti posing on stage (Social media) Pune A sudden downpour in Pune brought two young couples - and their families - from different religions under one roof and tied them in a bond of love and humanity …
- Muslims, Christians and Jews celebrated in fraternity their religious festivals 24 May 2025 3 h 25 min Al Hakam Marwan Sarwar Gill, Missionary, Argentina Within the framework of the culmination of the Islamic fasting month (Ramadan) and, at the same time, on the eve of Pesach and Easter, representatives of the three Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Christianity and …
- How religious participation enhances mental health 24 May 2025 3 h 18 min Deseret News - Utah Sutherland Institute has issued four volumes looking at studies of the social benefits of religion. A new report tracks religious contributions to mental health. The findings show participation in faith activities is more beneficial than simply belief. …
- Staff on RTÉ’s religious programmes to be redeployed as Donnybrook masses end 24 May 2025 2 h 22 min Irish Independent It has announced it will shift in-house Christian productions on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player to a variety of churches nationwide. The move is part of a plan to commission Christian worship content from independent producers from next year. An RTÉ …
- Guy Offers Namaz Near Tirumala Wearing Hazrat Cap -Triggers Outrage As It's Sacred Hindu Zone 23 May 2025 23 h 58 min India Herald The recent incident involving a man offering namaz near the tirumala Kalyana Mandapam has sparked significant outrage, especially given the religious sensitivity of the area. tirumala is one of the holiest sites for Hindus, home to the revered Venkateswara …