Religion in the Daily News
- Indian Governor Calls for ‘Conversion Prevention Cells’ in Colleges 15 June 2026 21 h 56 min International Christian Concern The governor of the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has directed all higher education universities in the state to establish “dharmantaran roktham cells,” or conversion-prevention cells, to address alleged unlawful religious conversion activities on …
- Historic church catches fire after Russian strikes on Kyiv 15 June 2026 21 h 54 min The Tablet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the monastery complex on Monday and promised funding to restore it. www.president.gov.ua A Russian strike set fire to one of the most important and historic churches in Kyiv, causing serious damage. Ukraine’s President …
- Rights group warns against Hindu rituals in India’s public schools 15 June 2026 21 h 42 min Muslim Network TV NEW DELHI, India (MNTV) — A civil rights organization has urged the BJP government in India’s Chhattisgarh state to revoke a directive introducing Hindu prayers and rituals into the daily routine of government schools, warning that the move undermines the …
- TTD Board Member Files Complaint Against Prakash Raj over Ramayana Remarks 15 June 2026 20 h 33 min Deccan Chronicle Tirupati: A member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has filed a criminal complaint against actor Prakash Raj in a Tirupati court, alleging that Raj’s remarks on the Ramayana and Hindu deities were offensive and hurt the sentiments of …
- Alan Peter now a voice crying in the wilderness like John the Baptist 15 June 2026 20 h 27 min The Manila Times St. John the Baptist, says Wikipedia “was a Jewish prophet of priestly origin who preached the imminence of God’s Final Judgment and baptized those who repented in self-preparation for it; he is revered in the Christian churches the forerunner of Jesus …
- Europe sees a record number of arson attacks on Christian churches 15 June 2026 19 h 35 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 2824 21:31 18 Author: News Human rights advocates from the organization OIDAC Europe have published a report on hate crimes against Christians. The number of attacks on churches and believers in Europe has increased, with 13 cases of arson recorded in a …
- What right-wing influencers just did to a major US church 15 June 2026 18 h 50 min Vox - Washington D.C. It’s been a pivotal last week for the largest Protestant Christian denomination in the United States. The Southern Baptist Convention took a series of moves to the social and theological right at their annual gathering — a shift urged on by an upstart far- …
- State Board to Consider More Christianity in Classrooms 15 June 2026 18 h 48 min Houston Press - Texas Are public school third graders in Texas going to be taught that Jonah spent three days and nights in the belly of a whale and lived to tell about it? That’s a real possibility, as the State Board of Education is expected to take a final vote this month on …
- St. Martin in the Wall: one of Prague's oldest—and most welcoming—churches 15 June 2026 17 h 33 min Radio Prague International For many visitors, churches are places to admire for a few minutes before moving on to the next attraction. But some reward those who linger a little longer. The Church of St. Martin in the Wall is one of them. Step inside and you'll discover not only …
- The collision of Islam and Pride reveals why Christians are politically homeless 15 June 2026 17 h 31 min Premier Christianity Magazine A row over a children’s picture might seem an unlikely place to glimpse the future of British politics. Yet that is precisely what happened last week. The controversy centred on an image published by children’s book company, Ladybird, to promote Pride …
- Fresh Meat Fest serves queer Chinese dance, Puerto Rican disability drag flair 15 June 2026 17 h 20 min 48 Hills - California As Shawn Lee describes their new work for 2026’s Fresh Meat Festival, it becomes evident that for the Bay Area choreographer, compassion is every bit as important as composition. Lee’s premiere with Bay Area Independent Chinese Dancers—drawing on Buddhist …
- Anthropic and Claude warn of the “recursive self-improvement” of artificial intelligence and its serious implications for humanity 15 June 2026 17 h 04 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Rome, 06.14.2026).- For years, warnings about the risks of artificial intelligence came primarily from philosophers, ethicists, and religious leaders. Now, some of the strongest cautions are emerging from within the industry itself. Just …
- How right-wing influencers are transforming America’s churches 15 June 2026 16 h 21 min Vox - Washington D.C. It’s been a pivotal last week for the largest Protestant Christian denomination in the United States. The Southern Baptist Convention took a series of moves to the social and theological right at their annual gathering — a shift urged on by an upstart far- …
- The Cross and the Crescent Fight in Paris Suburbs 15 June 2026 16 h 17 min The European Conservative A recent incident at a council meeting in Ivry-sur-Seine, on the outskirts of Paris, provided a striking snapshot of the tensions surrounding secularism and the place of Islam in French society. In protest against the ubiquity of the Islamic veil, a …
- VIDEO: Historic Ukrainian monastery on fire after deadly Russian attack 15 June 2026 16 h 16 min WAPT 16 - Mississippi Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in an overnight barrage that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a world-renowned religious landmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials said …
- Voters must see beyond religious rhetoric that hides political tricks 15 June 2026 15 h 24 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize Voters queue to vote at Agoro Sare Primary School in Kasipul constituency, Homa Bay County. [File, Standard] The first recorded words of God in Scripture are deceptively simple: “Let there be light.” They are more than the opening line of …
- Hip Buddhism and Korea’s generational rupture 15 June 2026 14 h 56 min The Korea Times It’s not entirely inaccurate to link Korea’s post-war industrialization and headlong dive into capitalism with the rise of Protestantism. Its ascendancy eclipsed the traditional and indigenous religious landscape of Korea across a vast swath of Korea’s …
- How spirituality helped define Giri Trading’s 75-year journey 15 June 2026 14 h 22 min ETBrandEquity.com For generations of devotees, a visit to an outlet of Giri, a retailer specialising in Hindu spiritual and cultural books and traditional religious products, has been about more than shopping. It is a place where faith, culture and tradition converge. What …
- Kuala Lumpur: High Court dismisses appeal over minors' conversion to Islam 15 June 2026 14 h 22 min PIME AsiaNews An appeal against laws allowing minors to convert to Islam with the consent of just one parent has been dismissed on procedural grounds. Eight years on from a landmark ruling that seemed set to change the situation, the issue continues to be a cause for …
- U.S. Congressman Urges Liberian Senate to Reject Abortion Clause 15 June 2026 14 h 19 min Liberian Observer A renewed international spotlight has been cast on Liberia's controversial Public Health Bill following a direct appeal by U.S. Congressman Chris Smith, who has urged members of the Liberian Senate to reject provisions that would significantly expand …
- Russian missile strikes kill 11 in Ukraine, damage religious landmark 15 June 2026 14 h 13 min Global News Russia fired hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s biggest cities in an overnight barrage that killed at least 11 people and set fire to a world-renowned religious landmark, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other officials said …
- More Countries Had Elevated Levels of Social Hostilities Involving Religion in 2023 15 June 2026 14 h 10 min Pew Research Center About this research This is Pew Research Center’s 16th annual report on levels of restrictions on religion around the world. It scores 198 countries and territories on two separate indexes: The Government Restrictions Index (GRI) measures actions by …
- Bringing World Peace through the ‘Lotus Sutra’ 15 June 2026 13 h 59 min Tricycle How many people know the name Nichidatsu Fujii (1885–1985)? Even those unfamiliar with his name have likely come across the large white stupas known as “Peace Pagodas” in cities like London, Vienna, or Delhi, as well as in holy sites in Northern India and …
- USCIRF Hearing Details Religious Freedom Abuses Targeting Children 15 June 2026 13 h 50 min Freedom Magazine Witnesses told the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom that governments are targeting children to suppress religious communities across multiple countries. When children become unimportant to a society, that society has forfeited …
- Radical Groups Attempt To Demolish Lord Ram Idol, Sanatan Dharma Complex Construction Halted In Bangladesh 15 June 2026 13 h 50 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Council condemned Lord Rama image desecration, idol threats. Communal group threatened Rama idol, spread hatred against minorities. Council warned inaction fuels unrest, harms social harmony …
- Large-Scale Russian Attack Sparks Fire at Historic Monastery in the Heart of Kyiv (Vid & Pics) 15 June 2026 13 h 32 min The National Herald KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine on Monday killed rescue workers and sparked a fire Monday at one of the country’s most significant religious landmarks, a monastic complex of golden domes in the heart of Kyiv. Flames and smoke …
- Complaint filed against actor Prakash Raj for hurting religious sentiments 15 June 2026 13 h 10 min Orissa Post Tirupati: A criminal complaint has been filed in a court in Tirupati against film actor Prakash Raj for his derogatory remarks regarding Hindu deities and the epic Ramayana. Bhanuprakash Reddy, BJP leader and a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam ( …
- Livorno: ‘Put on the burqa or we’ll kill you’, a 12-year-old girl gets threatened by group of adults 15 June 2026 12 h 52 min Ghana News Agency Livorno, 14 June, 2026(Red-Cro/Adnkronos/GNA) – A woman has reported a group of adults to the Police,for threatening a twelve year old girl. According to the complaint, a woman allegedly intimidated the little girl for her clothing and for refusing …
- Complaint against actor Prakash Raj in Tirupati court for hurting religious sentiments 15 June 2026 12 h 44 min The Hans India A criminal complaint has been filed in a court in Tirupati against film actor Prakash Raj for his derogatory remarks regarding Hindu deities and the epic Ramayana. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, BJP leader and a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) …
- A peek into the personal life of Charlemagne 15 June 2026 12 h 30 min National Geographic Despite his penchant for concubines, Charlemagne was deeply religious. He attended Christian services every morning and afternoon, and during meals he listened to readings from The City of God by St. Augustine, one of his favorite authors. He gave alms …
- Shia Rights Group Warns of Restrictions on Muharram Rituals in Gulf States 15 June 2026 11 h 58 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Saudi/Shia Rights Group Warns of Restrictions on Muharram Rituals in Gulf States Saudi June 15, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Shia Rights Group Warns of Restrictions on Muharram Rituals in Gulf States ——————————— The …
- Türkiye marks Islamic New Year with prayers, ashura tradition 15 June 2026 11 h 58 min Daily Sabah Muslims in Türkiye and across the world are preparing to welcome the Islamic New Year as the Hijri year 1448 begins with the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. According to calculations by the High Council of Religious …
- Monday Starter: President of US nuns to throw first pitch for Brewers 15 June 2026 11 h 56 min Global Sisters Report Sr. Debra Sciano knows she'll never be a starting pitcher for her beloved Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. But the president-elect of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious will be on the mound at American Family Field June 17, and she will, …
- ISIS bride tells court she shunned the brutal regime after the fall of Islamic State - as she pleads for her freedom after seven years in captivity at 'harsh' Syrian desert camp 15 June 2026 11 h 53 min Daily Mail An Australian ISIS bride accused of crimes against humanity has told a court she tried to distance herself from its religious extremists after the fall of Islamic State. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, is facing two counts of crimes against humanity, including …
- Mufti Abdul Qayyum Khan Hazarvi: Minhaj-ul-Quran scholar passes away 15 June 2026 11 h 32 min Daily Pakistan ISLAMABAD – Renowned Pakistani religious scholar and head of the Fatwa Department at Minhaj-ul-Quran, Mufti Abdul Qayyum Khan Hazarvi, has passed away, leaving a deep void in religious and academic circles. He was widely respected for his decades-long …
- Sombarey Aunshi observed by taking silent bath, Adhika-masa concludes today 15 June 2026 11 h 21 min The Rising Nepal Kathmandu, June 15: The customary practice of silent bathing was observed today on Sombarey Aunshi, the new moon day that falls on a Monday. As per the Vedic Sanatan Hindu tradition, on Sombarey Aunshi, devotees take a ritual bath early in the morning …
- Grand Bassin – Centre of Pilgrimage and Tourism 15 June 2026 11 h 15 min Mauritius Times From Our Archives – A Glimpse into 1961 The Minister of Agriculture and Forests nominated recently a committee composed of Mr E. Edgerley, Conservator of Forests, Mr J. Jefferies, Director of the Mauritius Government Tourist Office, Mr Rottoo, Manager, …
- Woman seeks court order to quash JPN request on religious status 15 June 2026 11 h 15 min Free Malaysia Today The plaintiff wants to bring judicial review proceedings against JPN to compel the department to issue her a new identity card. KUALA LUMPUR: A woman who converted out of Islam 33 years ago and later married a Hindu man is seeking a judicial review after …
- At 103, he walked 20 km a day to beg on the streets and then donated $46,000 to orphanages and churches: Meet the 'saint' of Bulgaria 15 June 2026 10 h 44 min The Times of India On a busy day in Sofia, Bulgaria's capital, passersby would often spot an elderly man standing quietly outside churches with a plastic cup in his hand. His clothes were worn. His beard was long and white. To many, he looked like a homeless pensioner …
- Saeed Abedini to Appear on Kingdom Creators TV 15 June 2026 10 h 43 min EIN Presswire FL, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Saeed Abedini, former prisoner of Iran’s Islamist Shia regime and public figure in faith and freedom advocacy, is set to appear on Kingdom Creators TV, where he will share insights on …