Religion in the Daily News
- Love Across The Divide: Why Gen Z Muslim Women In Ghana Are Increasingly Open To Interfaith Marriage 15 May 2026 9 h 16 min Modern Ghana At the intersection of faith, freedom, and a changing Ghana, a new generation of Muslim women is quietly rewriting the rules of marriage In the dense, bustling neighborhoods of Accra's Zongo communities Nima, Madina, Mamobi something is quietly …
- Behind Siddaramaiah’s rollback of ban on Hijab & Hindu symbols, an attempt to ‘re-anchor AHINDA base’ 15 May 2026 9 h 12 min The Print Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to withdraw a three-year-old order banning the Hijab is part of a strategic move by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to overcome recent challenges involving his core-support base, according to Congress insiders and …
- US Muslim groups say Republicans weaponise Congress against Islam 15 May 2026 9 h 05 min Times LIVE Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Muslim American groups said congressional hearings that Republican legislators cast as aimed at making the US “sharia-free …
- Muslim American groups criticise US congressional hearings 15 May 2026 9 h 04 min Daily Times Published on: May 15, 2026 11:00 AM Muslim American organisations have criticised recent congressional hearings led by Republican lawmakers, arguing that the sessions are being used to stigmatise Muslim communities and fuel fear-based narratives in the …
- Who was the woman behind Holy Ghost feasts? A new kids’ book tells all 15 May 2026 8 h 56 min Taunton Daily Gazette - Massachusetts May 15, 2026, 4:03 a.m. ET A new bilingual children's book details the life of Queen Saint Isabel of Portugal. The book, "Miracle of the Roses / O Milagre das Rosas," recounts the queen's charity and peacemaking efforts. Author Angela …
- Ali apologises after soap ad faces backlash over religious references 15 May 2026 8 h 52 min Afaqs Comedian and actor Ali has issued a public apology after a commercial for Ghar Soaps triggered criticism online over its use of religious imagery and devotional references. The controversy began after the advertisement showed the actor performing a pooja …
- How a nun revived female monasticism in India's Chaldean Church 15 May 2026 8 h 51 min Global Sisters Report In southern India, the lush tropical landscape of Kerala is dotted with imposing buildings housing the headquarters of several major Catholic religious orders. The thousands of members of these orders operate sprawling networks of hospitals, schools and …
- Korea’s teens drift from religion, Buddhism hit hardest 15 May 2026 8 h 18 min Korea Herald South Korea’s Buddhist community has been embracing trendier, youth-oriented cultural events to appeal to younger generations, but a recent survey suggests the religion is still facing the steepest generational decline among the country’s major faiths. The …
- Karnataka revises school uniform policy, permits religious symbols alongside uniforms 15 May 2026 6 h 56 min Sabrang India The Karnataka government on May 13, 2026 formally withdrew the controversial February 5, 2022 order issued by the previous BJP government that had effectively prohibited the wearing of hijab and other visible religious symbols in classrooms across …
- Rateb Jneid has courted premiers and prime ministers. Now he is at the centre of a civil war 15 May 2026 6 h 44 min The Age Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Rateb Jneid is a former bankrupt, builder, lawyer, religious minister and marriage celebrant with three master’s degrees, a PhD in education …
- New Mexico diocese fights government push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall 15 May 2026 6 h 36 min Angelus News - California A New Mexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the Trump administration's efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage site to build a portion of a border wall. The Diocese of Las Cruces filed a May 8 …
- Britain’s secret ‘black propaganda’ operations 15 May 2026 6 h 22 min Declassified UK The UK government used fake organisations and forged documents to disrupt its enemies and protect its interests amid the Cold War, declassified files show. The information comes in a series of highly sensitive files which were released to the National …
- Why India’s RSS is lobbying the West amid attacks on minorities at home 15 May 2026 6 h 06 min Yahoo News India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological fountainhead of the Hindu far right, says it is organising visits to the United States and other Western countries to bolster its public image globally and dispel claims it is involved in violence …
- A Christian nation? At 250, America still fighting over what that means 15 May 2026 5 h 09 min The Baptist Standard - Texas (RNS)—When people ask Holly Hollman if America is a Christian nation, she has a simple response. “What do you mean by that?” The longtime general counsel of the Washington, D.C.-based Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, which promotes the …
- Most Americans oppose churches endorsing political candidates: Pew 15 May 2026 5 h 09 min Union of Catholic Asian News Most Americans oppose houses of worship endorsing political candidates, a May 14 report from the Pew Research Center said. The vast majority of Americans -- 79 percent -- said churches and other houses of worship should not support specific candidates in …
- Facebook Blocks Firdaus Wong’s Page On MCMC’s Orders — He’s Suing 15 May 2026 4 h 53 min The Rakyat Post Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Facebook has restricted access to the page of Malaysian Chinese Muslim convert activist and preacher Firdaus Wong Wai Hung in Malaysia, following a …
- Madinah Hajj & Umrah Guide 2026: Local Sites & Tips 15 May 2026 4 h 46 min Wego Travel Blog Last updated: May 14, 2026 Madinah is the second holiest city in Islam — and one of the most spiritually charged destinations on earth. Whether you’re arriving as part of Hajj, Umrah, or a standalone visit, the city rewards those who plan ahead. Masjid an- …
- Muslims aren’t panicking over BJP’s 2026 assembly polls results—Liberals are 15 May 2026 4 h 30 min The Print For the liberals, however, the new grammar of politics has spelled a tragic story. It was they, and not the Muslims, who actually benefited from the vote bank politics. It’s the liberals, and not the Muslims, who lost power as the elementary arithmetic of …
- Karnataka allows rudraksha, janeu, hijab in classrooms, but shuts door on saffron shawls 15 May 2026 4 h 23 min The Statesman (India) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday clarified that saffron shawls would not be allowed in educational institutions under the state government’s order on religious symbols, while practices already in existence, such as hijab, turbans, …
- ‘We are not against Hindus, we are against Hindutva’: TVK’s Aadhav Arjuna on Udhayanidhi’s Sanatan Dharma row 15 May 2026 4 h 23 min The Statesman (India) Tamil Nadu Cabinet Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) General Secretary Aadhav Arjuna on Thursday distanced himself from DMK MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin’s remarks on Sanatan Dharma, saying the leader lacks a proper understanding of the subject. …
- ‘There is no evidence’: Top Dems call radical Islam in U.S. a ‘conspiracy theory’ 15 May 2026 4 h 01 min WorldNetDaily Democrats on the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government sharply criticized a GOP led hearing Wednesday that examined concerns about Sharia law and Islamic terrorism in the United States, calling it a “conspiracy theory” …
- Unabated illegal cow slaughter in Telangana is a grave concern- VHP Leader Surendra Kumar Jain 15 May 2026 3 h 43 min The Hans India Hyderabad: Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) National Joint General Secretary Dr Surendra Kumar Jain expressed serious concern over rising incidents of cow slaughter in Telangana. Addressing the media on Thursday, he charged the successive state governments and …
- East African Court case filed: Christian communities in DRC left unable to worship after targeted attacks on churches, charities 15 May 2026 3 h 39 min ADF International “This is the often-overlooked aftermath of ethnic and religiously motivated violence,” said Sean Nelson, Senior Counsel for Global Religious Freedom at ADF International. “Beyond the immediate devastation, these attacks leave lasting scars on communities. …
- Will trial for man charged in Beth Israel synagogue fire be delayed? 15 May 2026 3 h 01 min Hattiesburg American - Mississippi Updated May 13, 2026, 5:27 p.m. CT The attorney for Stephen Spencer Pittman, accused of setting fire to a Jackson synagogue, has requested a trial delay. Pittman faces federal charges of arson, damaging religious property, and using fire to commit a felony …
- N.M. Diocese fights push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall 15 May 2026 2 h 52 min Florida Catholic A New Mexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the Trump administration’s efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage site to build a portion of a border wall. The Diocese of Las Cruces filed a May 8 …
- SC bench reserves order on religious discrimination against women 15 May 2026 2 h 47 min The Pioneer A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Thursday reserved its order on petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple of Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple …
- Women played significant role in Islamic history 15 May 2026 2 h 47 min Awaz The Voice Eman Sakina In many modern discussions, the subject of women in Islam is often reduced to questions about dress, roles, or social expectations. Yet one of the most remarkable chapters of Islamic civilisation is frequently ignored: the powerful tradition of …
- Beyond the Leader. 3. Power, Hierarchy, and Guilt by Association 15 May 2026 2 h 13 min Bitter Winter by María Vardé Article 3 of 4. Read article 1 and article 2. Sociologists Bruce G. Link (left) and Jo C. Phelan (right).In earlier articles in this series, I argued that accusations against a leader can move beyond individual responsibility and extend to …
- Bangladesh genocide of 1971 meets the legal definition, and it is past time for the UN to name it 15 May 2026 1 h 59 min The European Times The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh is one of the most brutal, and yet most under‑recognised, mass atrocities of the twentieth century. More than five decades on, the international community – and the United Nations in particular – has still not found the …
- How Does the SSPX Justify the July 1, 2026, Consecrations? 15 May 2026 0 h 54 min FSSPX.NEWS A new stage in the history of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has been reached with the announcement of the consecration of four bishops on July 1, 2026. In 1988, Archbishop Lefebvre, due to the disastrous effects of the post-conciliar reforms, the …
- Diocese of Manchester urged to save 600-seater Victorian church 15 May 2026 0 h 24 min Church Times HERITAGE groups have nominated a once-imposing 600-seater Victorian church for inclusion on a global at-risk list, and urged the diocese of Manchester not to let the building be demolished. Friends of Friendless Churches (FOFC) and Save Britain’s Heritage …
- From Parking Lots to Permanent Homes: How Religious Institutions Are Solving the Affordable Housing Crisis and How Smart Financing Makes It Work 14 May 2026 23 h 38 min JD Supra - California Across the country, a quiet revolution is underway in unexpected places: church parking lots. From Los Angeles to Detroit, religious institutions of every denomination are sitting on some of the most underutilized land in America — and forward-thinking …
- Kalash festival lights up spring celebrations 14 May 2026 23 h 35 min The Express Tribune RAWALPINDI: Residents of the Kalash valleys are celebrating their traditional religious and cultural festival "Chilam Jusht" with enthusiasm and festivity. While only a few Kalash families live in Punjab, a larger number of business families are …
- Pew report: Americans reject political endorsements from houses of worship 14 May 2026 23 h 26 min Dialog - Delaware WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Most Americans oppose houses of worship endorsing political candidates, a May 14 report from the Pew Research Center said. The vast majority of Americans — 79% — said churches and other houses of worship should not support specific …
- USDA employees’ union sues federal agency, accusing Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins of religious coercion 14 May 2026 23 h 13 min Houston Public Media - Texas Religion The lawsuit accuses Rollins, one of two Trump administration cabinet secretaries from Texas, of proselytizing the department’s employees through official communications. Executive Office of the President of the United States President Donald Trump …
- VHP Demands Stringent Cow Protection Law, Autonomy of Temples 14 May 2026 22 h 36 min Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad: Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) joint general secretary Dr Surendra Kumar Jain announced plans to form more ‘go rakshak dals’ if the state government failed to curb what he called rising instances of cow slaughter, particularly during Bakrid in …
- Within the Holy Land there exists a complex relationship paradox 14 May 2026 21 h 56 min Christian Daily International The Holy Land is sacred for three major world religions. Politicians make valiant attempts to find cause for common interest but inter-religious relationships are deeply complex and Christians in this context live within a paradox. Godong Photo/Adobe …
- Faith Under Fire: Inside China's expanding crackdown on Christians 14 May 2026 21 h 25 min KOMO News - Washington State WASHINGTON (TNND) - Chinese authorities are intensifying a sweeping crackdown on Christians and underground churches, with pastors, bishops and worshippers increasingly targeted as the Communist Party moves to tighten control over religion. Before …
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah clarifies: saffron shawls not permitted in schools 14 May 2026 21 h 21 min SahilOnline Mysuru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday clarified that saffron shawls would not be allowed in educational institutions under the state government’s order on religious symbols, while practices already in existence such as hijab, turbans, …
- MP high court likely to deliver Bhojshala verdict on May 15 14 May 2026 20 h 49 min Telengana Today The Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to pronounce its long-awaited verdict in the sensitive Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque dispute on May 15. The case, involving competing Hindu and Muslim claims over the Dhar site, has been under …