Religion in the Daily News

Religion in the Daily News

• Faith Meets Tech: The rise of AI in Nigeria’s religious sector 19 May 2026 22 h 14 min Business Day In many churches today, technology is no longer confined to the sound booth. From the pulpit to the church office, artificial intelligence is quietly finding its place among the pews. What was once a conversation reserved for tech companies and …
• San Diego mosque shooting reflects how online rhetoric is fueling increased Islamophobia 19 May 2026 21 h 50 min The Independent The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Many Muslim Americans are fearful following a …
• ISKCON Sandton Faces Backlash Over “Untimely” Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra 19 May 2026 21 h 44 min Pragativadi In a respectful yet firm memorandum delivered to ISKCON Temple Sandton, members of Johannesburg’s Hindu community have appealed for the proper observance of Lord Shree Jagannatha’s sacred Snana Yatra and Ratha Yatra festivals according to the tithis …
• FBI Plan to Access License Plate Data Could Track Drivers Nationwide 19 May 2026 21 h 41 min Newsweek The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly willing to pay up to $36 million to access automated license plate reader (ALPR) data nationwide, a purchase that would allow the agency to track vehicle movements across the country without a warrant …
• UP Teen’s Alleged Conversion Sparks Investigation by J&K Police 19 May 2026 20 h 53 min Deccan Chronicle SRINAGAR: In what marks the second alleged case of religious conversion in Jammu and Kashmir in the past two years, the police have once again moved swiftly, registering a case under the relevant provisions of law to initiate a formal investigation. The …
• First and foremost: On the Bhojshala ruling 19 May 2026 20 h 40 min The Hindu The mixed architecture of the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, has fed uncertainty about its religious identity for more than a century, with the dispute intensifying around the time of the Ram Janmabhoomi mobilisation. The …
• Marking 31 Years Since The Panchen Lama’s Disappearance 19 May 2026 20 h 30 min Scoop THOMAS "TOMMY" PIGOTT, SPOKESPERSON MAY 18, 2026 Yesterday was the 31st anniversary of the disappearance of the Tibetan religious leader known as the Panchen Lama, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima. Days after the Dalai Lama recognized this child as an …
• Ganga Boat Iftar Row | Allahabad High Court Grants Bail To Remaining 6 Accused 19 May 2026 20 h 21 min Live Law The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted bail to the remaining 6 Muslim men accused of organizing an Iftar party, consuming non-vegetarian food on a boat in the river Ganga (in Varanasi) and throwing leftover waste into the river. A bench of Justice …
• Pope Leo XIV hosts Aram I at Vatican Apostolic Palace in Rome Italy strengthening Christian unity dialogue and Middle East church relations 19 May 2026 20 h 10 min TDPel Media In a significant moment for Christian relations, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Aram I to the Vatican on May 18 for their first official audience together. The meeting took place at the Apostolic Palace and highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between …
• CRL accused of using state security to pressure churches 19 May 2026 19 h 12 min Polokwane Review & Polokwane Observer Church groups and former Cultural, Religious and Linguistic (CRL) Rights Commission committee chairperson Reverend Professor Musa Xulu have accused the CRL Rights Commission of using state security structures to pressure churches and religious …
• Getting Iran Right 19 May 2026 19 h 10 min PJ Media - Virginia At the far edge of the Shi’ite timeframe is the Hidden Imam who will destroy the kingdom of evil and establish a reign of justice on earth.  Immanuel Sivan, Radical Islam: Medieval Theology and Modern Politics The level of pro-Iranian indoctrination I have …
• Christian Pastor Learns Fate After Months Under Criminal Investigation for Street Preaching 19 May 2026 19 h 01 min Charisma News Police in the United Kingdom have dropped criminal charges against a Christian street preacher after a monthslong investigation into his public sermons, a decision supporters are calling a major victory for free speech and religious liberty. As reported by …
• Antisemitism must be challenged on all sides | Letters 19 May 2026 18 h 57 min The Guardian George Monbiot is right to challenge hypocrisy in the media’s treatment of antisemitism (No one should get a free pass on antisemitism – so why does the right?, 14 May). If antisemitic imagery or rhetoric appears in rightwing newspapers or political …
• Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books 19 May 2026 17 h 51 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Afghanistan/Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books Afghanistan May 19, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Educational Official Detained in Daikundi, Afghanistan, Over Ja‘fari Fiqh Books — …
• South Sudanese bishop: All people can be ‘bridges of healing and peace' 19 May 2026 17 h 27 min Vatican News In an address to authorities, religious leaders, and all people, the Bishop of Tombura Yambio County in South Sudan, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, calls on people of all backgrounds to "revive the culture of respectful conversation, reconciliation, and …
• What to know about the San Diego mosque where shooting killed five  19 May 2026 17 h 08 min Washington Examiner The deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which left five dead, including two suspects, has drawn renewed attention to one of California’s best-known mosques, a religious center with a long history that includes both controversy and deep …
• Today in History - May 19: Civil rights activist Malcolm X born in Omaha 19 May 2026 17 h 01 min WOWT 6 - Nebraska OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - On this day in 1925, civil rights activist Malcolm X was born in Omaha. Born Malcolm Little, he chose the surname “X” after becoming a devout follower of the Muslim religion. He was eventually appointed as a minister and national …
• Scouts Read Sacred Texts emphasizes the ‘duty to God’ portion of the Scout oath 19 May 2026 16 h 58 min St.Louis Review - Missouri (Photos by Jacob Wiegand | jacobwiegand@archstl.org) Oliver Kold was one of 16 children from 14 faiths who read passages from sacred texts from their religions at an interfaith event on May 7 at Salem United Methodist Church in Ladue. Oliver Kold …
• Minor boy taken to Kashmir, forced to convert? Family approaches Police in UP’s Bijnor 19 May 2026 16 h 57 min Mathrubhumi News Desk Last Updated: 19 May 2026, 12:19 pm IST The matter came to light after a video purportedly linked to the boy’s religious conversion surfaced on social media and drew widespread attention online. Representational Image | AI Generated/Canva …
• Centre amends Citizenship Rules, introduces new passport disclosure norms | What changes now? 19 May 2026 16 h 50 min Mathrubhumi News Desk Last Updated: 19 May 2026, 12:44 PM IST The Centre has amended the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing fresh passport disclosure requirements for citizenship applicants linked to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, with the new rules coming …
• A Star-Spangled Search for Revival 19 May 2026 16 h 37 min Christianity Today Linda Larson swayed as live worship music floated across the lawn of the National Mall. On a nearby picnic blanket, her husband dozed under his straw hat.  Soon, it was too hot and crowded to nap, as several thousand Americans arrived for Rededicate 250 …
• Minor UP boy taken to J&K for job, forced to convert 19 May 2026 16 h 35 min Hindustan Times A case of alleged religious conversion involving a minor boy has surfaced in Bijnor district, where the family has accused a local youth of taking their son to Kupwara on the pretext of getting him a job and later pressuring him to convert to Islam. For …
• From clergy to coaches, states including SD debate who should report child abuse and neglect 19 May 2026 16 h 31 min South Dakota Searchlight Conversations with survivors of sexual abuse left Missouri state Sen. Tracy McCreery wondering what could have prevented the harm, leading her to sponsor a bill that would require clergy and religious workers to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Her …
• How Vijay’s astrologer row put spotlight on politicians’ ‘star’ connection 19 May 2026 16 h 25 min The Times of India Vijay’s astrologer who predicted TVK victory a year ago was appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD), a decision which was later revoked. From scripted reel heroics performed with perfection to the unscripted challenges of real politics, it was baptism …
• PARTESS-COM – One-Day National Training in Sofia 19 May 2026 16 h 25 min The European Times By Angelina Vladikova, chair of „BRIDGES“ Building Capacity for Religious Leaders and Religious Communities On 15 May 2026, the Bridges Association served as host and partner of a one-day interfaith capacity-building training, held at SOHO Space in Sofia …
• Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 Dates: Malaysia, Indonesia & Singapore celebrate on 27 May, Thailand on 28 May 19 May 2026 16 h 12 min Human Resources Online Wednesday, 27 May, will be a public holiday in across Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as in Singapore. Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore will be observing Hari Raya Aidiladha 2026 on 27 May (Wednesday), the respective religious authorities have confirmed …
• Taliban Use Gender Restrictions to Tighten Grip on Power, Report Warns 19 May 2026 16 h 06 min Kabul Now KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The Taliban are using restrictions on women’s rights to entrench their rule in Afghanistan while also fueling extremism through the expansion of religious schools and the indoctrination of the younger generation, a report has concluded …
• Delhi govt planning for the respectful disposal and recycling of old religious idols 19 May 2026 15 h 22 min The Statesman (India) The Delhi government is planning to establish dedicated collection centres for dignified disposal and recycling of old and damaged religious idols. The move not only aims to ensure the re-use of the resources but also to make sure that the idols are …
• Pope Leo expresses ‘deep concern’ for future of Lebanon, calls for strengthening unity 19 May 2026 15 h 11 min EWTN News On Monday, May 18, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the most prominent figures in Eastern Christianity. The Armenian Apostolic Church, part of the …
• Radical Islamic Leaders Could Be Banned from Entering US if New GOP Bill Passes 19 May 2026 15 h 11 min The Western Journal A Texas Republican has proposed legislation that could be used to keep Muslim religious leaders from entering the United States. Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas has introduced the Inhibiting Militant Adversarial Mullahs (IMAM) Act. “The United States …
• Dimitra Staikou: Pakistan’s Classrooms and Europe’s Security Blind Spot 19 May 2026 14 h 58 min EUToday 154Concerns over Pakistan’s education system are not only a domestic human rights issue. They also raise wider questions for Europe about radicalisation, minority rights, migration pressures and the credibility of EU conditionality. Pakistan’s education …
• May 19 in History: Anne Boleyn's Execution to the Dark Day in New England 19 May 2026 14 h 55 min RiverBender On May 19, 1536, Anne Boleyn—queen of England and the second wife of King Henry VIII—was executed at the Tower of London. At the time, her death marked a turning point in a fast-moving political and religious struggle over who would control the English …
• Definition of antisemitism is the starting point for getting rid of it 19 May 2026 14 h 46 min The Sydney Morning Herald Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Both the ABC and SBS are to be commended for pushing back against Jillian Segal’s demand to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance …
• Christian Churches and Symbols Hit During War in Southern Lebanon 19 May 2026 14 h 36 min National Catholic Register Last week, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire following two days of U.S.-hosted talks described by Washington as “very productive.” The negotiations carry major consequences for Lebanon, a country caught between Israeli pressure …
• Beyond the hijab ban: Karnataka’s reversal and the constitutional cost of majoritarian uniformity 19 May 2026 14 h 31 min Scroll.in The Karnataka government’s decision last week to withdraw the 2022 order of the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government that effectively prohibited hijab in pre-university colleges has been viewed as a constitutional correction. Yet, the withdrawal also …
• Police orders probe into 'religious conversion' of barber in J&K's Kupwara 19 May 2026 13 h 45 min Greater Kashmir Srinagar, May 19: Police have registered a case to investigate the alleged religious conversion of an 18-year-old barber to Islam in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. The teenager has been identified as Vishal, a native of …
• What's behind the latest fighting in Mali? 19 May 2026 13 h 43 min Middle East Eye Fighting has continued across Mali since Tuareg separatists and an al-Qaeda-affiliated coalition launched a surprise attack on the country’s military junta last month.  Fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal- …
• Quantum Consciousness Theology: Response to Keith Giles 19 May 2026 13 h 37 min Patheos Patheos SR 5026. Quantum Consciousness Theology: Response to Keith Giles Quantum Consciousness Theology The excitement over new insights into physical reality is by no means limited to our physicists in white lab coats. Bible-reading theologians are …
• Stop the ‘Corporate Jihad’ and conspiracy of religious conversion in multinational companies 19 May 2026 13 h 36 min Sanatan Prabhat Hindu Janajagruti Samiti submits memorandum to the administration in Jaipur addressing to CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Jaipur (Rajasthan) – Opposing what it described as an organised ‘Corporate Jihad’ and a mindset targeting Hindu women employees in multinational …
• Ashtavinayak temples unite against ‘Devasthan Inam Abolition Act’ 19 May 2026 13 h 36 min Sanatan Prabhat Strong demand for the immediate and permanent repeal of the law Warning of intense protests across the State if the law is not repealed From left to right – Vaibhav Apte, Kiran Kashikar, Jitendra Gadre, Keshav Vidwans (speaking), Sunil Ghanwat, Balkrishna …