Religion in the Daily News
- Pearls of Islam’s tour is a way to thank Allah for 20 years in music 2 July 2026 8 h 16 min Hyphen Sisters Sakinah Lenoir and Rabiah Mali, who perform as Pearls of Islam. Photograph courtesy of Pearls of Islam The sisters go back to the small venues and intimate vibes that kicked off their two-decade career “Our journey has never been planned. You make …
- July 2026 Important Days Calendar: Check all national, international and religious events this month 2 July 2026 7 h 43 min News9 Live July 2026 Calendar: Check the complete list of important national and international days, Hindu festivals, religious events, awareness days and special observances. Find all the significant dates, including Guru Purnima, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Kargil Vijay …
- Hindu or Muslim? Uorfi Javed's temple photos trigger new debate Online 2 July 2026 7 h 30 min The Hans India Mumbai: Television personality Uorfi Javed often finds herself in the center of controversy. The actress is being discussed again on social media by netizens over her religious identity. She has recently shared photographs from a temple visit in Guwahati, …
- RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE: Indiana Humanities project aims to spark conversations about religion 2 July 2026 7 h 29 min The Indiana Citizen By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen July 2, 2026 Indiana Humanities is launching a multi-year initiative to help Hoosiers explore how religion and religious liberty have shaped the state’s communities and continue to influence public life. The initiative …
- Interfaith Forum established to promote unity following pastor's blasphemous “porridge prayer” remarks 2 July 2026 7 h 25 min The Post RELIGIOUS leaders in Durban have come together to foster tolerance and understanding following Pastor Mervin Naidu's controversial remarks about Hindu prayers during a sermon. This initiative aims to promote interfaith dialogue and prevent future …
- Saptapadi or Stamp Paper — Gujarat HC Says Only One Makes You Married, So What Happens to Lakhs Who Chose the Other? 2 July 2026 5 h 33 min India Herald The Gujarat High Court has ruled that mere registration under the Hindu Marriage Act does not constitute a valid marriage unless accompanied by customary rituals such as saptapadi (seven steps around the sacred fire). According to The Times of IHG, the …
- Thursday Is Guru's Day — But What If the Greatest Guru You'll Ever Meet Is the One Mistake You Keep Repeating? 2 July 2026 5 h 32 min India Herald Thursday — Guruvar — is sacred to Brihaspati, the planet Jupiter's presiding deity and the guru of the gods in Hindu tradition. According to Vedic astrology and Puranic texts, the day amplifies learning, wisdom, and spiritual receptivity, making it …
- KYIV POUNDED: Russia Unleashes Ballistic Missiles, Attack Aircraft On Ukraine Capital in Big Assault 2 July 2026 4 h 25 min The Times of India After Converting To Islam For Love, UP's Ayush Malik Returns To Hinduism | Watch A dramatic new twist has emerged in Uttar Pradesh's high-profile conversion controversy involving Ayush Malik. After embracing Islam, changing his name to Mohammad Ali …
- Why Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission wants to rethink ‘separation of church and state’ 2 July 2026 4 h 17 min Deseret News - Utah After hearing testimony from more than 100 witnesses over the past year, members of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission concluded that government officials and employers have often used “fear tactics” to convince religious Americans they …
- Road closures planned as annual religious march returns to city centre this weekend 2 July 2026 4 h 16 min South Wales Argus The Ashura March, organised by the Islamic Society for Wales which is based on Stow Hill, will be taking place on July 5, will mean temporary closures along the route, with diversions signposted. According to Newport City Centre affected roads include …
- Ninth Circuit: Fired Christian Flight Attendants’ Religious Discrimination Case Can Go to Trial 2 July 2026 4 h 10 min Standing for Freedom Center - Virginia The Ninth Circuit ruled that two Christian flight attendants can take their religious discrimination claims against Alaska Airlines and their union to trial. UPDATE: On June 24, a panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ordered that a …
- Canada Repeals Religious-Speech Defense in Hate Speech Law. Could America Be Next? 2 July 2026 4 h 10 min Standing for Freedom Center - Virginia Canada’s Combatting Hate Act repeals a religious-text defense in certain hate speech cases, warning Americans how quickly “anti-hate” laws can become weapons against biblical truth, free speech, and religious liberty. A disturbing new law passed by the …
- Hindu Massacres in Bharat: A chronicle of targeted violence, terror attacks and communal bloodshed across six decades 2 July 2026 3 h 57 min Organiser Weekly Over the last six decades, Bharat has witnessed a series of violent incidents that left deep scars on communities, regions and the national consciousness. From communal riots and targeted massacres to terror attacks on pilgrims, temples and villages, these …
- Tamil Nadu: Screening of uncensored Thiruparankundram Files cancelled after Hindu Munnani protests 2 July 2026 3 h 57 min Organiser Weekly The proposed preview screening of the documentary Thiruparankundram Files has been cancelled in a significant development following opposition from devotees and Hindu Munnani. It is also learnt that theatre owners declined to host the screening amid the …
- Gujarat HC rules registration alone cannot validate Hindu marriage unless sacred ‘Saptapadi’ is performed 2 July 2026 3 h 41 min Organiser Weekly Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has ruled that the mere registration of a Hindu marriage cannot make it legally valid if the essential customary rites and ceremonies, including saptapadi (the seven sacred steps), have not been performed. The court …
- Nationalism Trumps ‘Ummah’: Rohingya controversy in Malaysia exposes the reality behind Islamic unity claims 2 July 2026 3 h 41 min Organiser Weekly In Islamic thought, the “Ummah” is a religious term encompassing the broad social, ethical and spiritual concepts of Islamic life. Its core essence is that Muslims worldwide, transcending race, language, geography and national borders, form part of a …
- Tamil Nadu: TVK Minister pushes for higher Muslim quota; BJP leader Ibrahim says it violates Islamic tenets 2 July 2026 3 h 40 min Organiser Weekly While a section of the Muslim community has been demanding an increase in the reservation quota for Muslims, BJP Minority Morcha National Secretary Vellore Syed Ibrahim submitted a petition at the Madurai Collectorate claiming that such a demand is against …
- “Cult” Controversies in Asia: Democratic Neutrality, Delegitimization and the Erosion of Religious Liberty 2 July 2026 3 h 27 min Bitter Winter Marco Respinti and Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented by Marco Respinti at the 8th Annual Conference of the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (EASSSR), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, July 1, 2026. Tax and Legal Reform League protests in …
- Churches, pay attention: Americans gave $617 billion last year 2 July 2026 3 h 27 min Baptist News Global When I meet with pastors and ask how giving is going, the answer is pretty much the same: Giving is down, and not just during the low seasons churches are used to experiencing. The decline in giving is no longer seasonal but has become a permanent shift. …
- First they came for the Mormons 2 July 2026 3 h 27 min Baptist News Global These days, you’d think we wouldn’t be shocked by a new weekly, daily or hourly religio-political-cultural-rightward-revisionism in the land of the free and the home of Project 2025. But “adjusting” to such practices seems abidingly stressful and/or …
- History behind cities and shrines chosen for Ali Khamenei’s funeral journey 2 July 2026 2 h 54 min Dawn People walk past a mural with a picture of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.—Reuters TEHRAN: The funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will pass through a series of locations that reflect the religious, …
- The Apostacy of King Charles 2 July 2026 2 h 40 min Quadrant Buckingham Palace has just published a revised description of King Charles’ constitutional role.[1] Instead of being the ‘Defender of the Faith’, Charles now wants to be officially called ‘Defender of Faith’, to reflect the new religious diversity of ‘ …
- Shincheonji and the Unification Church: South Korea’s Minister of Justice Promises “Strict Punishment” of “False Prophets” 2 July 2026 2 h 14 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Minister Jeong Seong-ho and his extraordinary Facebook post. South Korea’s Minister of Justice, Jeong Seong-ho, has published an extraordinary Facebook post confirming what many feared. A ninety-five-year-old man, Shincheonji’s …
- Dublin Court Denies Bail to Man Charged With Mosque Arson Attack Following Fire on Talbot Street in Ireland 2 July 2026 1 h 09 min TDPel Media A man accused of setting fire to a mosque in central Dublin has been remanded in custody after a court heard allegations that he expressed hostility toward Islam and claimed he intended to target the religious site. The accused, 41-year-old Iranian …
- Allie Beth Stuckey calls out dangerous Islam myth pushed on Tucker Carlson’s podcast 2 July 2026 0 h 46 min The Blaze On a recent episode of his show, Tucker Carlson interviewed Christian commentator and theologian J.D. Hall on Christian Zionism, dispensationalism, and related topics. During the discussion, Hall argued that Islam has historically been “kind” to Christians …
- Hindu, Sikh communities receive land for shamshan ghat in DI Khan 1 July 2026 23 h 46 min ARY News PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday formally handed over four kanals of state land to the Hindu and Sikh communities for the establishment of a Shamshan Ghat (cremation ground) in Dera Ismail Khan, addressing a longstanding demand of …
- Black LGBTQ+ Christians navigate faith and identity 1 July 2026 23 h 40 min Savannah Herald - Georgia For many Black LGBTQ+ individuals, their religious walk is often interrupted at the onset of adulthood. McKenzie Shorter, a 24-year-old Christian woman, recalls an experience familiar to many LGBTQ+ young adults. Raised in a Christian household, Shorter …
- Churches join in prayer against restrictions on foreign donations 1 July 2026 23 h 34 min Catholic News Cardinal Anthony Poola (Wikimedia/LiturgyTV) Christians in India of all denominations united in a day of prayer and fasting on Sunday, opposing a draconian bill to regulate foreign funding. Source: The Tablet. During the nine-hour Eucharistic Adoration …
- Indian court cites cow’s sacred status in denying Muslim man’s bail 1 July 2026 23 h 33 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — An Indian court has denied bail to a Muslim man accused of illegally slaughtering cows and transporting beef, with the judge ruling that such alleged offenses could hurt religious sentiments because cows are regarded as sacred by …
- BJP leader’s anti-Islam remarks spark protests across India 1 July 2026 23 h 33 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Protests have continued across several parts of India after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Wing leader Nazia Elahi Khan made derogatory remarks about the Prophet (PBUH) and Islamic beliefs, with Muslim organizations …
- Archbishop Nkea among 5 African clerics appointed Consultors at Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization 1 July 2026 23 h 12 min Cameroon Intelligence Report Five of the new members appointed by Pope Leo XIV as members and consultors of the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization in the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches are from Africa. In the latest appointments made public Tuesday, …
- The Origins and History of Mindfulness 1 July 2026 22 h 37 min Positive Psychology Understanding the Foundations of Mindfulness The roots of mindfulness stretch much wider and further back than many people realize. It’s often associated with Buddhism, and it’s true that Buddhist traditions have preserved and developed mindfulness …
- America After 250 Years: Should We Be a Christian Nation? 1 July 2026 22 h 28 min Patheos The American flag (courtesy of Pixaby) A deeply religious Founding Father once said this about separation of church and state: The government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion. Don’t misunderstand me. I …
- Amityville Religious Sisters, Buffalo Church Receive ‘Sacred Sites’ Grants 1 July 2026 22 h 21 min The Tablet - New York The Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville complex spans five buildings on 19 acres in North Amityville on Long Island’s South Shore. A $3,000 grant from The New York Landmarks Conservancy will allow them to assess restoring a large stained glass window in …
- America at 250: Celebrating both a birthday and a history of religious liberty 1 July 2026 21 h 11 min The Message - Indiana <p>By Kimberley Heatherington</p> <p>OSV News</p> <p>(OSV News) — As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that stands out is …
- 10 to 6 in office, AC bus and Hindu funds: How CM Vijay silenced his critics 1 July 2026 20 h 20 min India Today Over two years ago, on February 2, 2024, a new political force emerged in Tamil Nadu. But in a state long dominated by the two Dravidian giants, the DMK and the AIADMK, the launch of another political party shouldn't have made headlines. But it did, …
- White House Religious Liberty Commission Doubles Down on Americans’ Freedom 1 July 2026 19 h 02 min Charisma News White House Religious Liberty Commission released its final draft report to President Trump, detailing the ongoing fight to protect religious freedom in the nation. “The Members of this Commission are united in the conviction that religious liberty remains …
- Community Advocates Press Lawmakers In Washington On Anti-Hindu Hate 1 July 2026 19 h 01 min India West WASHINGTON, DC-Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger …
- New book calls churches to make child protection a gospel priority 1 July 2026 18 h 40 min Christian Daily International God's Heart for Child Protection and Safeguarding: Practical Theology from Global Perspectives Book cover Church leaders, theologians and child advocacy practitioners from around the world gathered online to launch God's Heart for Child Protection …
- Ukraine religious freedom 30th anniversary marked 1 July 2026 18 h 40 min The Baptist Standard - Texas Dallas Baptist University’s K. Randel Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom marked two significant anniversaries during a June 29 webinar, highlighting both Ukraine’s longstanding constitutional protections for religious liberty and the destruction …