Religion in the Daily News
- Egypt seeks death penalty for man who converted from Islam to Christianity 11 November 2026 19 h 34 min LifeSite News Prosecutors have called for the maximum punishment against Said Abdelrazek, who faces charges of ‘showing contempt for Islam’ and harming ‘national unity’ after converting to Christianity. (LifeSiteNews) — An Egyptian man who converted to Christianity …
- In Gadi Eisenkot’s coalition challenge, new tensions and Israel’s founding contradictions 11 November 2026 19 h 18 min The Indian Express After days of consultations with the leaders of parties that secured seats in Israel’s 26th Knesset election, President Isaac Herzog invited Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government on Sunday. The Yashar leader has four weeks to form a 61-member coalition …
- Find Healing After Experiencing Religious Trauma 11 November 2026 19 h 11 min Patheos There are ways to heal from religious trauma and find a new healthy spiritual path. Religious trauma and its mental-health-condition cousin, religious trauma syndrome, can cause a range of symptoms in a person’s life, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, …
- 2027: I’ll protect Christians, Muslims, other faiths — Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim 11 November 2026 18 h 36 min Vanguard The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has pledged to protect Christians, Muslims and adherents of other faiths in Nigeria, saying religious freedom must become a central pillar of the country’s security and conflict …
- Archaeological treasures uncovered at Kabul’s historic Bala Hissar 11 November 2026 17 h 55 min Shafaqna English November 11, 2026 | 5:54 PM0 Shafaqna English- Archaeologists excavating Kabul’s historic Bala Hissar fortress have uncovered remarkable remains, including a Mughal-era palace, evidence of ancient Buddhist monasteries, and a mysterious star-shaped pool, …
- Kareena Kapoor Khan Faces Controversy Over Diwali Heirloom Pendant 11 November 2026 17 h 47 min Asianet Newsable Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan faces backlash over an emerald pendant with a Quranic verse worn during Diwali. While critics cite religious sensitivity, the Hindu Utsav Samiti has defended her, stating she has the right to wear the heirloom. Kareena …
- ‘I Will Protect Christians, Muslims, People Of Other Faiths,’ Accord Party Presidential Candidate Gbenga Hashim Tells US Congress 11 November 2026 17 h 23 min Sahara Reporters The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has promised to protect the religious freedom of Christians, Muslims and members of other faiths if elected president in 2027. Hashim made the commitment in a policy brief submitted …
- Why John Paul II and the Dalai Lama Showed the World How Faiths Can Work Together 11 November 2026 17 h 05 min The Tibet Express By Khedroob Thondup Pope John Paul II meets the Dalai Lama at the Papal Nunciature in Vatican City on 14 June 1988. Image: OHHDL. In an age when religious differences are often portrayed as barriers, the friendship between Pope John Paul II and His …
- I Will Protect Christians, Muslims, Other Faiths – Accord Presidential Candidate, Gbenga Hashim Tells US Congress 11 November 2026 16 h 44 min NewsBreakNaija …Proposes law to criminalise persecution, independent commission to probe attacks, compensate victims Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has told the United States Congress and the United States Commission on International …
- Public Affairs Committee under fire as NGORA disowns the quasi-religious body 11 November 2026 16 h 23 min Maravi Express NGORA spokesperson Laston Chinkudzu * PAC is among the NGOs that have not complied with annual reporting requirements, noting that the returns contain information about board members and their respective positions * In the absence of updated records makes …
- CM Yogi Adityanath Claims 1.27 Crore Hindu Voters Missing From Electoral Rolls, Intensifies BJP's Hindutva Pitch Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls 11 November 2026 16 h 13 min Free Press Journal CM Yogi Adityanath Claims 1.27 Crore Hindu Voters Missing From Electoral Rolls, Intensifies BJP's Hindutva Pitch Ahead Of 2027 UP Polls | X Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claim that 1.27 crore Hindu voters are missing from …
- From homes to House of Lords: How Hindu traditions found a place in Britain’s public life 11 November 2026 15 h 46 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) When the Hanuman Chalisa was recited at a Diwali gathering in the House of Lords this week, it was more than a religious observance in an historic parliamentary building. It was another illustration of how Hindu traditions, once largely confined to homes, …
- Fiancée of Egyptian Christian convert facing execution urges US, Netherlands to intervene 11 November 2026 15 h 34 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Tuesday, November 10, 2026 . | Chris McGrath/Getty ImagesThe Australian-Egyptian fiancée of a man who left Islam for Christianity has launched an appeal to the Netherlands and the United States to save him …
- How India’s Courts Became So Entangled With Religion 11 November 2026 15 h 15 min The Diplomat Article 25 of the Constitution of India states in its first section that “all persons are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right freely to profess, practice and propagate religion.” Yet the second section of the same article declares that …
- Kerala: Muslim brothers perform last rites for Kalyani Amma after caring for her for five decades, Malappuram mosque opens doors for Hindu woman's funeral rites 11 November 2026 12 h 21 min Maktoob Media From two Muslim brothers fulfilling the final wish of an elderly Hindu woman they had cared for over nearly five decades, to a mosque opening its doors for the funeral rites of a Hindu woman, two incidents in Kerala have shown how bonds of humanity rise …
- Cardinal Ranjith: Islam’s Rise Should Prompt Christian Soul-Searching, Not Confrontation 11 November 2026 11 h 51 min National Catholic Register The Sri Lankan archbishop of Colombo says Christians have undermined their witness by embracing secular values and should learn from Muslims’ commitment to living consistently with their beliefs. A leading cardinal who was considered a strong candidate to …
- VN Buddhist Sangha warns against replacing temple worship with online rituals 11 November 2026 11 h 51 min VietNamNet Venerable Thich Minh Nhan said such platforms could help people access Buddhist teachings, practice meditation and gain basic religious knowledge. However, they could not fully replace in-person worship, spiritual guidance and religious practice at temples …
- GMC: The global capital of Vajrayana Buddhism 11 November 2026 11 h 32 min Kuensel The vision of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) as a global capital of Vajrayana Buddhism is coming to fruition, with the 108 Jangchub Chortens (Stupas of Enlightenment) laying the spiritual foundations for its future as an international centre for Buddhist …
- Coeur d’Alene man gets 18 years for ISIS-linked church attack plot 11 November 2026 11 h 29 min KHQ - Washington State A Coeur d’Alene man who court records say planned an attack on Idaho churches was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for attempting to provide material support to ISIS. COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The U.S. Department of …
- Yogi’s 1.27 crore Hindu voter deletion claim gives fresh edge to Hindutva pitch in UP poll run-up 11 November 2026 11 h 15 min Hindustan Times Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s claim that 1.27 crore Hindu voters’ names are missing from electoral rolls, along with his assertion that the number of Muslim voters has increased, and his repeated appeal for Hindu unity under the ‘Batenge …
- How a religious request at Newtown High upended the timetable 11 November 2026 10 h 09 min The Sydney Morning Herald Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Gift icon Gift Gift icon 0 / 3 No gift articles left You've used all of your gift articles. 3 more will become available on the 1st of every …
- Leave politics to politicians, northern minorities tell clerics 11 November 2026 10 h 06 min Vanguard By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Northern Nigeria Minorities Group, NNMG, has cautioned religious leaders, particularly imams and pastors, against partisan political involvement and the use of churches and mosques as …
- OPINION | Faith Vs School Rules: Why UK Tilak Row Raises Uncomfortable Questions For Indians 11 November 2026 10 h 01 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Indian-origin Hindu father sues school over son's Tilak. Author distinguishes Tilak from turbans, supports school uniform policy. Questions diaspora's differing uniform rule …
- "I've Asked This Question To Many Priests. None Of Them Have An Answer": People Are Calling Out The "Religious Plot Holes" That Perplex Them Most 11 November 2026 9 h 59 min Buzzfeed —ArmFun4566 “The beliefs are whatever. You can find goofy stuff in any religion. The common thread in the church's history seems to be a guy making things up and then covering his tracks. For example, ‘I found these plates, but you can’t see them. I …
- UCC an attempt to impose ‘Hindu Civil Code’ on non-Hindus: Owaisi 11 November 2026 9 h 56 min Nagaland Post MUMBAI, NOV 10 (PTI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday claimed the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Maharashtra is an attempt to impose ‘Hindu Civil Code’ on non-Hindus. Addressing a news conference …
- Eritrea’s Orthodox church holds funeral prayers in Asmara for Abune Lukas, who ran its patriarchate 11 November 2026 9 h 42 min Mereja Abune Lukas, chief administrator of the patriarchate of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, in an official portrait released by Eritrea’s Ministry of Information on November 9, 2026, when it announced his death. The date the portrait was taken is not …
- The Rudnev Case: An Outline for New Readers 11 November 2026 9 h 01 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Konstantin Rudnev. Being a guru, a spiritual teacher, or the leader of a new religious movement has become a dangerous business. In many countries, the label “cult” is enough to set in motion media campaigns, anti-cult activists, and …
- El caso Rudnev: una síntesis para nuevos lectores 11 November 2026 9 h 01 min Bitter Winter por Massimo Introvigne Read the original article in English. Konstantin Rudnev. Ser gurú, maestro espiritual o líder de un nuevo movimiento religioso se ha vuelto peligroso. En muchos países, la sola etiqueta de “secta” basta para desencadenar campañas …
- Der Fall Rudnev: Ein Überblick für neue Leser 11 November 2026 9 h 01 min Bitter Winter von Massimo Introvigne Read the original article in English. Konstantin Rudnev. Guru, spiritueller Lehrer oder Leiter einer neuen religiösen Bewegung zu sein, ist zu einem gefährlichen Geschäft geworden. In vielen Ländern genügt das Etikett „Sekte“, um …
- PAC risks deregistration as NGORA disowns quasi-religious body 11 November 2026 8 h 58 min Nyasa Times The Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) says it cannot establish whether the tenure of the current Public Affairs Committee (PAC) board has expired, because the group has not updated its annual reports. Chaima Says PAC Continuity …
- Sharmila Tagore Converted To Islam Before Marrying Tiger Pataudi In 1968; Daughter Saba Reveals Why Her Grandmother Wouldn’t Accept The Marriage Otherwise 11 November 2026 8 h 55 min News X 149 Sharmila Tagore converted to Islam before marrying Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi aka Tiger Pataudi in 1968 because his mother would not have allowed the marriage otherwise, their daughter Saba Ali Khan Pataudi has said. In a conversation with interviewer …
- Main reason why Sharmila Tagore converted to Islam, Saba reveals 11 November 2026 8 h 51 min The Siasat Daily Hyderabad: Over the years, several Bollywood celebrities have made headlines for changing their religion, whether for marriage, personal beliefs or other reasons. Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore is among the well-known personalities whose religious …
- Israel Bombs Lebanon’s Churches 11 November 2026 8 h 29 min Antiwar Months after an ostensible “ceasefire” agreement was signed by Marco Rubio’s State Department, the U.S. Army Infantry School-trained President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun, and the government of Israel, Israeli occupation forces continue to occupy much of …
- Significance of Worldwide Youth Movements for Clean Air and Climate Justice 11 November 2026 8 h 06 min The Leaflet MAHATMA GANDHI SEVERELY criticised modern civilisation in his 1909 book, “Hind Swaraj” on the ground that it was rooted in, what he called, “incessant multiplication of wants and desires" of humans. Four years later, in 1913, he in his article “ …
- US lawmakers reintroduce Deepawali federal holiday bill amid concerns over rising anti-Hindu hate & attacks in America 11 November 2026 6 h 21 min Organiser Weekly US Congress has reintroduced legislation seeking to designate Hindu festival Deepawali as a federal holiday, recognising the Sanatana festival’s cultural and religious significance for millions of Hindus and other communities across the country. The …
- High Court awards boy RM30,000 over broken leg in religious class 11 November 2026 6 h 17 min Free Malaysia Today The Terengganu High Court found that the sessions court erred in rejecting the evidence of two child eyewitnesses who testified that they saw the teacher slam the boy onto a chair. PETALING JAYA: The High Court in Kuala Terengganu awarded RM30,000 in …
- Bangladesh Must Protect Every Citizen—Hindu or of Any Other Faith 11 November 2026 5 h 54 min Sri Lanka Guardian For more than two years, the plight of Hindu citizens in Bangladesh has been a wound that refuses to heal. Homes have been attacked. Shops have been looted. Temples have been vandalised. Families have lived with fear. Too often, the anguish of citizens has …
- 'Silent On Anti-Hindu Hate': India Skewers U.S Religious Watchdog, Calls Out ‘Political Agenda' 11 November 2026 5 h 11 min The Times of India Beyond India's Coastline: How the Indian Navy Takes on Somali Pirates | Azini Operation Explained The Indian Ocean is one of the world's most important trade routes. But it also faces a persistent threat from Somali pirates, who have hijacked …
- Does One of Us Have to Change Religions to Marry? 11 November 2026 4 h 47 min Patheos A couple can spend years getting to know each other and still arrive at their wedding plans with a question neither has asked aloud: Does one of us have to change religions for us to get married? A second question may wait even longer: What will we teach …
- Proposed NSW human rights bill could endanger religious freedom, critics warn 11 November 2026 4 h 38 min The Catholic Weekly Does New South Wales need a bill of rights? Photo: Yura Forrat/Pexels.com. Does New South Wales need a bill of rights? Greens MLC Jenny Leong thinks so. She has introduced a bill to codify human rights, supported by scores of organisations and legal …