Religion in the Daily News
- Why relationships feel more complicated in modern Africa 20 July 2026 18 h 34 min Vivid Voice News NAIROBI, Kenya — Not long ago, the rules seemed clear. A man was expected to provide. A woman was expected to nurture. Marriage followed a familiar script. Families, communities and religious institutions reinforced expectations that were rarely questioned …
- 20 languages that shaped English 20 July 2026 17 h 23 min Quartz Sanskrit entered English through a different route than most of the languages on this list. It arrived not through trade, conquest or immigration, but largely through scholarship, translation and, later, the global spread of yoga and meditation practices …
- Helping young minds thrive: A call to nurture Kenya's future 20 July 2026 17 h 21 min Star Eliud Murithi, an acclaimed author on mental wellness. /HANDOUT Across Kenya, a quiet challenge is unfolding in classrooms, homes, churches, universities, and communities. While young people continue to excel in academics, sports, innovation, and …
- Evangelical leaders sue to overturn religious symbol ban in Switzerland 20 July 2026 16 h 43 min Christian Daily International (From Left) Markus Hofer, Joseph Kabongo and Michael Mutzner in front of the Reformation Wall in Geneva. Magali Girardin Three evangelical leaders have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent constitutional amendment in Switzerland that bans lawmakers in the …
- NCA questions N8.05bn church, mosque funding disparity 20 July 2026 16 h 41 min Daily Post The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has challenged the Federal Government to explain what it described as a glaring disparity in the allocation of about N8.05 billion for church and mosque projects in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. According to the NCA …
- An Egyptian Christian pays the price 20 July 2026 16 h 34 min SRN News Audio By Carbonatix (SRN NEWS)- The courts have sentenced Augustinos Saman to five years at hard labor for posting videos on YouTube that compare the beliefs of Christianity with those of Islam. The case illustrates the plight of Christians in Egypt …
- Released-time instruction signed into law 20 July 2026 16 h 28 min Chowan Herald - North Carolina Earlier this summer, the local school board approved a policy allowing the faith-based program known as LifeWise Academy to serve students on a released-time basis for religious education. LifeWise, a Christian education program, will soon be serving White …
- Teacher dismissed by school in Bhagyanagar (Telangana) for asking a Hindu student to memorise the ‘Kalma’ as homework ! 20 July 2026 15 h 21 min Sanatan Prabhat (‘Kalma’ refers to phrases glorifying Allah.) Teacher Sheikh Aisha Parveen (left) Bhagyanagar (Telangana) – ‘Success, The School’ in Saidabad has taken strict action against teacher Sheikh Ayesha Parveen by dismissing her from service with immediate effect …
- Thousands Leave Kathrid Empowerment with Spiritual Wisdom 20 July 2026 15 h 19 min Bhutan Times DAWA ZANGMO | Thimphu The month-long Kathrid Empowerment and Kyilchog Dorji Threngwa at Kuenselphodrang in Thimphu concluded on 13 July, with thousands of devotees leaving the sacred gathering with a deeper understanding of Buddhist teachings and a renewed …
- 'Libraries have vanished, researchers are underfunded': Nigerians criticise Tinubu government for allocating ₦8.05bn for churches, mosques 20 July 2026 15 h 04 min Pulse Nigerians have criticised the Federal Government's ₦8.05 billion allocation for church and mosque projects in the 2026 budget, questioning the priority amid the country's debt burden. Nigerians have taken to social media to criticise the Federal …
- Christians urge Andy Burnham to prioritise the 'common good' 20 July 2026 14 h 56 min Premier Christianity News Nine Christian Networks and churches have written to Andy Burnham, calling on the new Prime Minister to prioritise peace, sustainable economics and tackling root causes of social unrest. Highlighting the challenges of war and climate change that will frame …
- Veteran Psychiatrist Says All Major Religions Are More Alike Than Different 20 July 2026 14 h 42 min EIN Presswire SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- How is it that people from vastly different faith traditions have such remarkable similarities in their religions? Veteran psychiatrist Dr. Ed Siegel says the answer lies not in …
- China reportedly launches new demolition campaign at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in Tibet 20 July 2026 14 h 11 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Washington DC [US], July 20 (ANI): Chinese authorities have begun a fresh round of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns marked for demolition, according to the International …
- 2026 budget: Northern Christians seek clarification over disparity in ₦8.05bn religious projects 20 July 2026 14 h 04 min Blueprint Newspapers Limited The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on the Federal Government to provide clarification over what it described as the disparity in the allocation of about ₦8.05 billion budget for church and mosque related projects contained in the 2026 …
- What to know about the excommunicated Catholic sect known as SSPX and its ties to Kansas 20 July 2026 13 h 07 min Kansas Reflector One of the most sweeping excommunications in worldwide Catholic history is concentrated in the small, northeast Kansas town of St. Marys, where the ultra traditionalist sect Society of St. Pius X has built a huge church and taken over local politics. In …
- Asian bishops gather in Jakarta to chart bridge-building mission 20 July 2026 12 h 48 min LiCAS News About 150 cardinals, bishops, theologians, and pastoral leaders representing 29 Asian nations gathered in Jakarta on July 20 for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Jakarta at Hotel Mulia …
- Jerusalem Film Festival Founder Urges Palestinian Filmmakers To Take Part: ‘The Cinemas Are Filled With Diverse Crowds — Jews and Arabs, Secular and Religious Citizens’ 20 July 2026 12 h 41 min Variety The boss of Israel’s Jerusalem Film Festival, Roni Mahadav-Levin, has written an open letter urging Palestinian filmmakers to take part in next year’s edition. “To artists around the world, and specifically to Palestinian filmmakers, my call to you is this …
- MP govt tables UCC Bill amid Congress uproar over CM land purchases 20 July 2026 12 h 27 min The Siasat Daily Bhopal: The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill has been approved by the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Committee meeting held at the historic Jagdishpur Fort, earlier known as Islam Nagar, on Sunday, July 19. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav has said that, as far as the …
- Berwarî: Kurds must build their own strategy and national unity 20 July 2026 12 h 10 min ANF News - Firat News Agency As political dynamics across the Middle East undergo profound change, Dr. Kamuran Berwarî, Vice President of the Democracy and Politics Academy in the Kurdistan Region, spoke to ANF about rising tensions between Iran and the United States, developments in …
- 2026 Budget: Northern Christians Question N8.05bn Religious Projects Allocation 20 July 2026 12 h 02 min Leadership The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has questioned the federal government over what it described as a glaring disparity in the allocation of N8.05 billion for church and mosque projects in the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The association said while it was …
- Industrialising tourism: Building Jordan's next great industry around faith 20 July 2026 11 h 59 min Ammon News Fares Braizat Jordan has long regarded tourism as an important economic sector. It is time to think bigger. Tourism should no longer be viewed simply as a service industry -as important as it is- but as a strategic national industry, one that deserves the …
- Exiled Bangladeshi Author’s Event in Kolkata Triggers Intolerance Debate 20 July 2026 11 h 34 min The Diplomat Author Taslima Nasrin is slated to attend an event in Kolkata in India’s West Bengal state on August 1. The city threw her out and slammed its door shut on her face 19 years ago. A self-proclaimed atheist and feminist, Nasrin is of Bangladeshi origin and …
- Love Jihad in Gujarat: Sonam Sunar beaten to death by her husband Sultan Jusab Sumra in Kutch 20 July 2026 11 h 28 min Organiser Weekly Kutch: A suspected case of love jihad has emerged from Gandhidham in Gujarat’s Kutch district, where a Hindu woman, Sonam Sunar, allegedly died after being brutally assaulted by her Muslim husband, Sultan Jusab Sumra, at their residence. The police have …
- Ukraine: Archbishop Gallagher visits Maidan memorial 20 July 2026 11 h 28 min Vatican News On the final day of his visit to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher meets President Volodymyr Zelensky and acting Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha in Kyiv, visits the Maidan memorial, and holds talks with the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and …
- Offensive Video on Hindu Gods: GAC slams Dhruv Rathee’s video titled “Can Hindus eat Beef?”; Orders takedown 20 July 2026 11 h 26 min Organiser Weekly NEW DELHI: The Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed YouTube to remove YouTuber Dhruv Rathee’s controversial video titled “Can Hindus Eat Beef? | Kerala Story 2 Exposed”, …
- Islam and America Are Incompatible 20 July 2026 11 h 14 min American Thinker Patriotic Americans have been celebrating their country’s two-hundred-fiftieth birthday all year. Although an increasing number of Democrats now despise America and even admit to feeling revulsion at the sight of Old Glory waving in the wind, 2026 has …
- Thousands observe first Shrawan Monday at Pashupatinath Temple 20 July 2026 11 h 13 min Asianet Newsable Thousands of Hindu devotees from Nepal and India are thronging Kathmandu's Pashupatinath Temple to observe the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan. Devotees are offering prayers to Lord Shiva for blessings, health, and prosperity. Thousands of …
- Churches rally behind CAB3 20 July 2026 10 h 50 min The Sunday News Peter Matika [email protected] CHURCHES have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, national unity and constructive dialogue, saying Zimbabwe’s continued socio-economic transformation depends on citizens embracing harmony, tolerance and collective …
- Double EU warning to Islamabad: Respect human and religious rights, or lose trade deals 20 July 2026 10 h 46 min Brussels Signal The EU’s policy of quiet tolerance towards Islamabad appears to have reached its expiration date. On July 16, 2026, the European Commission released its fifth Joint Monitoring Report on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), delivering a blunt …
- Korat Buddhist Lent candle festival returns with grand parade 20 July 2026 10 h 02 min The Nation Thailand Lisa becomes part of a celestial wax landscape Among the works expected to attract the most attention is Wat Bing’s candle float from Chok Chai district, inspired by Thai K-pop superstar Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal. Local artisans have recreated Lisa’s …
- Madhya Pradesh Cabinet clears draft UCC bill, exempts Adivasis 20 July 2026 9 h 57 min Scroll.in The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet on Sunday approved the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill that proposes to ban polygamy and introduce strict provisions for live-in relationships. Adivasi communities have been exempted from the bill. It is expected to be tabled in …
- N.B. Cook, A.K. Suter students can enroll in Bible classes during day 20 July 2026 9 h 46 min Pensacola News Journal - Florida July 20, 2026, 4:04 a.m. CT LifeWise Academy, an interdenominational Christian education program, will provide Bible education to the students during school hours Parents must approve their child taking the religious classes, which under law are legal but …
- European Parliament Condemns Pakistan Over Forced Conversion, Child Marriage Case 20 July 2026 8 h 48 min Capital FM Kenya July 20 – The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning the abduction, forced conversion and child marriage of a Pakistani Christian girl, urging Islamabad to protect religious minorities and review its human rights record. The resolution …
- Police ensure security during Christian prayer services 20 July 2026 8 h 44 min The Nation LAHORE - Punjab Police remained on high alert and ensured comprehensive security arrangements during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the province, including Lahore, on Sunday. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, IGP …
- China targets more than 1,000 residences in latest Larung Gar demolition drive 20 July 2026 8 h 38 min Phayul Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 20: Chinese authorities have launched a new wave of demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy in eastern Tibet, with at least 1,060 residences of monks and nuns slated for destruction, marking the latest escalation in …
- Thousands of devotees from Nepal and India throng Pashupatinath on first Monday of holy month of Shrawan 20 July 2026 8 h 02 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Kathmandu [Nepal], July 20 (ANI): Thousands of Hindu devotees from Nepal and India are thronging the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, observing the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Serpentine lines stretched to …
- These people say worshiping ancient Greek gods is a route to modern happiness 20 July 2026 7 h 55 min CNN Athens — A group of women come out from behind a banner placed in front of a small cave, dressed in white ceremonial robes. Men and women of varying ages are standing in a semi-circle while the women lead a small procession around the stone altar. One …
- A Ten‑Scholar Commission Releases A Comprehensive Study of Konstantin Rudnev and “Ashram Shambhala” 20 July 2026 7 h 18 min Bitter Winter by “Bitter Winter” Konstantin Rudnev as shaman in his early Russian days. A commission of ten international scholars has completed a landmark, multidisciplinary study of the life, teachings, and legal cases of Russian spiritual teacher Konstantin Rudnev …
- How BJP has got Congress, SP to speak language of Sanatan ahead of UP polls 20 July 2026 7 h 13 min India Today The road to power in Lucknow in 2027 is not only passing through villages, caste equations and welfare schemes, but it is winding through the temple town of Ayodhya. There's an addition to the chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and the stories of …
- Thousands of devotees throng Pashupatinath on first Shrawan Monday 20 July 2026 6 h 38 min Awaz The Voice Kathmandu Thousands of Hindu devotees from Nepal and India are thronging the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, observing the first Monday of the holy month of Shrawan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Serpentine lines stretched to all corners of the …