Religion in the Daily News
- Let’s Give Anti-Cultists a Platform—and a Rebuttal 4 September 2026 1 h 31 min Bitter Winter by Marco Respinti* *A paper delivered at the webinar “From Misunderstanding to Dialogue: Practical Strategies for Media Narratives of Religions,” hosted on September 3, 2026, by the Central Europe Forum for Freedom of Religion or Belief, conducted by Human …
- Hindutva on trial 4 September 2026 0 h 59 min The News International A recent statement by right-wing Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during his visit to the US has created extensive debate in India. Addressing an interfaith event in New York, Bhagwat stated that if any Hindu thinks …
- Cardinal Tagle to the new Bishops of the new Churches: let us walk together in this time of “missionary conversion” 4 September 2026 0 h 13 min Fides photo Natale Scarpitta Rome (Fides News Agency) – The Dicastery for Evangelization is called to accompany, support and collaborate with the new particular Churches, “whilst respecting their rightful autonomy”. This was emphasized by Cardinal Luis Antonio G …
- How a Hindu family's death by suicide sparked 'love jihad' politics in AP 3 September 2026 23 h 52 min India Today The spectre of ‘love jihad’ has come to trouble Andhra Pradesh after a Hindu family of three jumped to death into the Godavari river, alleging harassment, extortion and a forceful conversion attempt by a Muslim man. Kovvuri Soujanya, her father T. …
- Sri Lankan mosque opens doors to counter misconceptions about Islam 3 September 2026 23 h 46 min Muslim Network TV COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (MNTV) — A mosque in Sri Lanka has opened its doors to people of other faiths, giving non-Muslims an opportunity to observe Islamic worship and learn about the faith in an initiative aimed at challenging misconceptions and strengthening …
- US faith leaders say they were misled into RSS event 3 September 2026 23 h 46 min Muslim Network TV NEW YORK (MNTV) — Two prominent U.S. religious leaders have publicly repudiated their participation in an interfaith event featuring Hindu supremacist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying organizers concealed his involvement and left …
- Indian Muslims form national panel to defend constitutional rights 3 September 2026 23 h 46 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — Muslim political leaders, religious scholars, lawyers and civil society figures in India have formed a national committee to coordinate legal and political responses to what they describe as mounting threats to the constitutional …
- Texas State Board of Education set to OK anti-Islam social studies curriculum 3 September 2026 21 h 54 min KERA - Texas The 15-member Texas State Board of Education on Friday is expected to approve updated social studies and history lessons that portray Islam in a largely negative light, tying it to violence and slavery. Members have been meeting in Austin all week working …
- Pope Leo urges Church to confront conflict 3 September 2026 21 h 34 min Shafaqna English September 3, 2026 | 9:31 PM0 Shafaqna English- Pope Leo XIV calls on the Church to confront conflict and division with solidarity for the poor. As he meets with Latin-rite Bishops from Arab regions, the Pope recognized that the Bishops guide local Churches …
- Jacques to join Largo town hall panel after electioneering dispute; addresses Islam and state law 3 September 2026 21 h 20 min Florida’s Voice CLEARWATER, Fla. — Florida Republican Rep. Berny Jacques announced Thursday that the City of Largo invited him to join an upcoming municipal town hall on property taxes, following his allegations that city officials were violating Florida electioneering …
- ‘Modern society will reject religious injunctions that makes Islam appear primitive’ 3 September 2026 21 h 11 min Madhyamam Kochi: Actress Maala Parvathi has said that modern society will reject religious injunctions that portray Islam as a primitive faith, arguing that spiritual consciousness should be used to move society forward rather than to preserve patriarchal structures …
- ‘Hasina terrorised Bangladesh like Kansa’: Tarique Rehman’s blistering attack on ex-PM on Janmashtami, gives big assurance to Hindus; ‘rise above divide’ 3 September 2026 20 h 29 min News24 Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rehman on Thursday launched a scathing attack on deposed former PM Sheikh Hasina, comparing her rule to that of Kansa, the tyrant ruler of the ancient Vrishni kingdom and maternal uncle of Lord Krishna, who killed Krishna’ …
- Faith Leaders Speak Out After DHS Sent Undercover Agents to Spy on MN Churches 3 September 2026 20 h 14 min Truthout Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. Minnesota faith leaders are sounding the alarm regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) surveillance of churches during and after …
- The Ukrainian roots of Hasidism 3 September 2026 20 h 11 min Ukrainian Jewish Encounter Posted In: Did You Know?, Hromadske Radio, Sponsored Projects, Culture, Audio/Visual Media, Religion [Editor’s note: The annual Jewish pilgrimage to Uman, Ukraine, will take place around Rosh Hashanah, which in 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, 11 …
- Why Raja Singh walked free for Prophet hate speech: Court explains 3 September 2026 19 h 45 min The Siasat Daily Hyderabad: On June 30, a Special Court for MP/MLA cases acquitted Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh in the 2022 case over his communal and insensitive remarks against Prophet Muhammad and Islam, raising many eyebrows, especially amongst the Muslim community …
- Beware of rumours and provocation 3 September 2026 19 h 00 min Daily Star Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged people to remain vigilant against rumours and attempts to provoke people through social media, saying no communal provocation or hatred should be allowed to create instability in society. “Some people are …
- PM Tarique Rahman extends Janmashtami greetings, urges religious harmony 3 September 2026 18 h 54 min Asianet Newsable Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman extended Janmashtami greetings to the Hindu community, emphasizing that the country belongs to all its citizens with equal rights. He called for strengthening religious harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect. Bangladesh Prime …
- Abuse Prevention, Liturgy Central to Vatican Courses for New Bishops 3 September 2026 18 h 15 min National Catholic Register The Vatican is hosting its annual formation course for newly appointed bishops from Sept. 2-10, bringing together 147 prelates from five continents to strengthen ecclesial communion and provide practical tools for the exercise of episcopal ministry. The …
- Compare and Contrast Religions, Revolutions in Their Own Words, So You Can Think Independently 3 September 2026 17 h 46 min Jewish Link Reviewing: “What Do They Pray For? In Their Own Words: Islam-Christianity-Judaism,” by David S. Levine. Second in a two-part series by David Levine. August 2026. Hardcover: 270 pages. ISBN-13: 979-8991215138. Whether we are religious, agnostic or …
- EACC to clerics: Reject dirty money ahead of 2027 polls 3 September 2026 17 h 42 min Star EACC chair David Oginde/x The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has appealed to religious leaders to reject and refrain from legitimising illicit funds ahead of the 2027 General Election. EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde, while speaking at …
- Britain must treat every person’s view by the same standard 3 September 2026 17 h 40 min The European Magazine Protecting people from hatred must never mean placing religions, political causes or governments beyond criticism. Harry Margulies argues that Britain’s liberal democracy depends on applying the same standards of protection, scrutiny and accountability to …
- “Minority, majority are not primary issues, let us all consider ourselves Bangladeshis”: PM Tarique Rahman at Janmashtami event 3 September 2026 16 h 27 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Dhaka [Bangladesh], September 3 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has extended Janmashtami greetings to the members of the Hindu community in the country and said the country belongs to all its citizens and they have equal rights. He urged …
- Australia Launches First National Index to Monitor and Measure Islamophobia 3 September 2026 16 h 06 min Shia Waves Australia Launches First National Index to Monitor and Measure Islamophobia Australia has announced the launch of the first national index to monitor and measure attitudes towards Islam and Muslims across the country. This initiative aims to provide more …
- EACC Warns Religious Leaders Against Accepting 'Dirty' Money from Politicians 3 September 2026 15 h 47 min Kenyans.co.ke Religious leaders across the country have been warned against accepting or legitimising illicit funds from politicians ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson David Oginde cautioned that politicians who …
- These breathtaking religious ceremony images from the legendary photographer Art Wolfe show the extraordinary devotion of believers 3 September 2026 15 h 43 min Amateur Photographer Photographing in the early hours of the morning on the streets of Seville, Spain, Art Wolfe managed to get on the wrong side of a group of men whose long, flowing robes, tall, pointed hats and masks with eye-holes reminded him of the Ku Klux Klan. Nothing …
- Satanic Temple Club fights flyer removals, emphasizes respect for all 3 September 2026 15 h 02 min The Sunflower - Kansas A new club has popped up on Shocker Sync, aiming to fill a gap in representation for religious and abortion rights groups. That club is The Satanic Temple Club. The Satanic Temple Club is not religious; it is an activist group. President Josh Mallard has …
- Religious freedom allows us to seek God 3 September 2026 14 h 24 min Madison Catholic Herald - Wisconsin In my last column, I explored what the Second Vatican Council taught regarding ecumenism. Here, I reflect on Dignitatis Humanae, the Council’s Declaration on Religious Liberty, promulgated on December 7, 1965. Religious freedom Critics of this document, …
- PM urges vigilance against rumours, communal provocation 3 September 2026 13 h 32 min Bangladesh Post Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to remain vigilant against rumours and attempts to provoke people through social media, saying that no communal provocation or hatred should be allowed to create instability in society. “Some people …
- Religious Liberty for All 3 September 2026 13 h 04 min Mere Orthodoxy In late June, Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission released a 224-page report on the state of religious freedom in America. Ironically, this document, which is supposed to defend religious freedom for all Americans, is exclusive. It also …
- PM greets Hindu community on Janmashtami 3 September 2026 12 h 59 min Bangladesh Today Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today greeted the members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh and around the world on the occasion of Janmashtami to be celebrated tomorrow. In a message, he urged people of all faiths to play a conscious and responsible role …
- President calls for building non-communal, united society 3 September 2026 12 h 59 min Bangladesh Today President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today extended his heartfelt greetings and felicitations to the Hindu community in Bangladesh on the occasion of Janmashtami, to be celebrated tomorrow. In a message issued here today, the President urged all to draw …
- Pakistan: Hindu woman kidnapped, pressured to convert to Islam and married off in Punjab 3 September 2026 12 h 21 min Organiser Weekly NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old Hindu woman from Pakistan’s Sindh province was kidnapped from her hometown, taken to Punjab, pressured to convert to Islam and married to a Muslim man, according to a complaint filed by her family. The woman, identified as …
- Moroccan Christian groups press parties on religious freedom ahead of election 3 September 2026 12 h 19 min Christian Daily International Christian groups in Morocco are calling on political parties to address freedom of belief and the rights of religious minorities as the country prepares for parliamentary elections on Sept. 23, 2026. iStockphoto Moroccan Christian groups are pressing …
- Austria announces plan to ban 'political Islam' 3 September 2026 11 h 51 min Daily Mail Austria's chancellor has proposed a ban on 'political Islam' from his country. Speaking to Heute, Christian Stocker – who has led the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) since January 2025 – said last week: 'If Islam is interpreted …
- Top Story 'Penunggang agama' and proud: PAS Youth mocks DAP, Amanah, vows to continue upholding Islam PAS MUKTAMAR | Harapan has failed to protect Islam and the Malays, says delegate. Qistina Nadia Dzulqarnain 34 m ago ⋅ 4 3 September 2026 11 h 18 min Malaysiakini PAS MUKTAMAR | A PAS Youth delegate sought to “reclaim” the “penunggang agama” (religious exploiter) term supposedly thrown the Islamist party’s way by its political opponents in response to the party’s remarks on certain issues. Targeting his rebuttal to …
- PM joins Janmashtami greetings programme with Hindu community 3 September 2026 11 h 11 min Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined a programme to exchange greetings with Hindu community on the occasion of Janmashtami at Osmani Memorial Auditorium today. Photo: PMO DHAKA, Sept 3, 2026 (BSS) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today joined a programme to …
- Janmashtami tomorrow 3 September 2026 11 h 09 min Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha Photo: Collected DHAKA, Sept 3, 2026 (BSS) – Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community, commemorating the birth of Lord Sri Krishna, will be celebrated across the country tomorrow with due religious fervour and gaiety. Sri …
- [Video] Religious events and celebrations 3 September 2026 10 h 54 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- FIND TRUTH presented: Discover Islam level 2 – Chapter 19 | Religious events and celebrations In this lesson, we explore the religious events and celebrations observed throughout the Islamic year. The lesson introduces both the major …
- iQIYI Pulls Drama ‘Madu Atau Racun’ After Government Rejects Screening Over Religious Concerns 3 September 2026 9 h 38 min The Rakyat Post Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Chinese video streaming platform iQIYI has temporarily removed all six released episodes of the drama “Madu Atau Racun” after Malaysia’s Prime Minister’ …
- Kerala CM slams Muslim cleric for sexist remarks, religious leaders hit back 3 September 2026 8 h 46 min India Today The controversy over the misogynistic remarks by Kerala Muslim cleric Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar widened on Thursday after Muslim scholars met Chief Minister VD Satheesan to express their displeasure over his comments on the issue. While leaders of …