Religion in the Daily News
- What are Lebanon’s most important political parties? 10 June 2026 15 h 46 min Al Jazeera Hezbollah is the most prominent of Lebanon’s political movements, and has long been the most powerful in the country. Its current battle with Israel means it has a huge say in the future of the country, but also places it at the centre of a debate with …
- Cries of “Labbayk Ya Hussein” Echo in Manama as Hussaini Processions Prepare Across Bahrain Despite Strict Restrictions 10 June 2026 15 h 21 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Bahrain/Cries of “Labbayk Ya Hussein” Echo in Manama as Hussaini Processions Prepare Across Bahrain Despite Strict Restrictions Bahrain June 10, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Cries of “Labbayk Ya Hussein” Echo in Manama as …
- Eyes on the Holy Land: Israel, Middle East wars spark divergent reactions, emotions from Christians 10 June 2026 15 h 12 min The Connection - Tennessee What energizes churches and churchgoers? Many Christians and local denominations seek grassroots impacts, making a mark in their communities. There are also significant, disparate energies and emotions across America’s Christian tapestry when it comes to …
- Alan Lomax Spent Years Traveling the Country to Record the Sounds of America. The Legacy of His Obsession Will Live Forever 10 June 2026 14 h 16 min Smithsonian Magazine By letting Muddy Waters hear himself for the first time, he unlocked a new confidence that set the sharecropper on the path to superstardom. And that’s just the start of what he found in churches, prisons and even lumberjack camps Lomax hit the road in …
- Pacific leaders say decolonisation remains unfinished decades after nuclear testing 10 June 2026 13 h 44 min Pacific News Service Decades after nuclear testing ended across the Pacific, regional leaders and advocates say many of the issues that fueled anti-nuclear and independence movements remain unresolved, from environmental contamination and political self-determination to …
- ‘All the demons die’: Chatsworth pastor under fire for ‘porridge prayer’ sermon 10 June 2026 13 h 36 min The South African Pastor Mervin Naidu of Cornerstone Ministries, based in Silverglen, Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal, has faced criticism following remarks he made regarding Hindu porridge prayers. Naidu has come under fire following the remarks he made regarding Hindu …
- Utah Republicans Force the Pentagon to Back Down After a Controversial Religious Labeling Policy Sparks a Military Firestorm 10 June 2026 13 h 15 min The Mary Sue The Pentagon just backtracked on a controversial religious labeling policy after Utah Republicans raised hell over the exclusion of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Christian category. The Defense Department announced on Monday, …
- Parama Ekadashi 2026: When is Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi, June 10 or 11? Correct date, muhurat and all you need to know 10 June 2026 12 h 19 min Hindustan Times Parama Ekadashi 2026: The auspicious occasion of Parama Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of Adhik Maas and is also known as Adhika Maas Ekadashi. On this day, Hindu devotees worship Lord Krishna and observe a fast to seek his blessings. This time, …
- AI godbots: Religious leaders warn of ‘alarming consequences’ when machines speak in the name of God 10 June 2026 12 h 12 min Business World By Adam James Fenton and Chris Shannahan (Part 2) JUSTIN AI is a Catholic apologist chatbot created by Catholic Answers, a conservative advocacy group based in California. In his original iteration, “Father Justin” wore the clerical clothing of a Roman …
- Pastor Kumuyi addresses speculation about handing over church to his children, video draws reactions 10 June 2026 12 h 05 min Legit News Pastor William Kumuyi, in a video trending on social media, addressed speculations about the church's next leader The clergyman ruled out handing over leadership of one of the popular Nigerian churches to his children The famous cleric also explained …
- Here’s What Pete Hegseth’s Religion Believes About Mormons 10 June 2026 12 h 03 min Mother Jones Mother Jones illustration; Omar Havana/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Last week, the Pentagon released a new list of 31 religions officially recognized by the US …
- From temple stays to TV: The rise of Korea's 'hip Buddhism' 10 June 2026 11 h 46 min The Korea Times Buddhist monk Ven. Pomnyun and cast members appear in SBS’ variety show “Sunim and Sonim: Soul Trip in India,” which follows their journey of spiritual practice. Courtesy of SBS In an age overflowing with dopamine-chasing content, travel reality shows have …
- South Wales Police pauses controversial plan to record ‘hostility’ towards Muslims 10 June 2026 11 h 39 min Brussels Signal South Wales Police has suspended its guidance instructing officers to log instances of “anti-Muslim hostility” that go beyond what the force considers “legitimate” discussion or criticism of Islam. The move follows a strong backlash from free speech …
- Religious leaders react to ‘sham apology’ by Chatsworth pastor after ‘porridge prayer’ sermon 10 June 2026 11 h 32 min The Post Yoshini Perumal|Published 30 minutes ago Religious leaders condemned a viral video clip of Pastor Mervin Naidu who claimed he was fostering religious cohesion while telling his congregation to pray over food from Hindu prayers before eating it to kill the …
- Christianity by Administrative Code 10 June 2026 11 h 13 min Public Square Magazine Download Print-Friendly Version Sometimes a controversy can be smaller than it first appears, but still worth taking seriously. The recent brouhaha over the Pentagon’s religious-affiliation codes fits into that category. You may have heard of this …
- Islamic blogger explains why he converted to Christianity 10 June 2026 11 h 09 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 2824 11:00 17 Author: News British TikToker Kieos from Birmingham, who had an audience of more than 100,000 followers, left Islam after seeing Jesus in dreams three nights in a row. British TikToker Kieos from Birmingham, who for several years defended …
- What Tattoos Of World Cup Soccer Players Say About Their Religious Beliefs 10 June 2026 11 h 05 min Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) As the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, traditional news and social media channels will be full of pictures of the players. Many of them will be showing their tattoos. Body art has become increasingly part of international soccer, although …
- When is Somvati Amavasya on June 14 or 15, 2026? Check date, timings and significance 10 June 2026 10 h 28 min The Times of India Amavasya is the most significant day in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious, astrological and spiritual significance among Hindus. There are 12 Amavasya observances in a year and it falls once in a month. Amavasya is the New Moon day. Amavasya …
- India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions 10 June 2026 10 h 27 min Yahoo News Hakimpur, India – Raisul Islam stands under the scorching sun near a checkpoint in Hakimpur village along the border with neighbouring Bangladesh in the North 24 Parganas district of India’s West Bengal state. His wife, Rebeka Khatun, 36, and their two …
- Assam: Student detained for bringing beef in tiffin, mother held 10 June 2026 10 h 20 min The Siasat Daily Goalpara: A Muslim minor who allegedly brought beef in his lunch box was detained, and his mother was arrested on charges of acts intended to outrage religious beliefs in Assam’s Goalpara district. Five other students, also implicated in the case, face …
- Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Eid al-Ghadir Illuminates Path of Guidance for Muslim Nation 10 June 2026 9 h 53 min Shia Waves Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Eid al-Ghadir Illuminates Path of Guidance for Muslim Nation ——————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized the religious and social significance of Eid al-Ghadir, describing it as a …
- Shia Communities Mark Eid al-Ghadir in Denmark, Sweden and Lebanon 10 June 2026 9 h 53 min Shia Waves Shia Communities Mark Eid al-Ghadir in Denmark, Sweden and Lebanon ————————————- Shia communities in Denmark, Sweden and Lebanon held religious and cultural ceremonies to mark Eid al-Ghadir, known as Eid Allah al-Akbar, with programs highlighting the …
- Finding Common Ground Between Rome and the SSPX 10 June 2026 9 h 11 min Crisis Magazine Fr. Pagliarani, Superior General of the SSPX, recently issued a “Declaration of Faith” addressed to Pope Leo XIV. This declaration seems to express the Society’s understanding of the essentials of the Catholic Faith. As the declaration’s preamble states, “ …
- Historic religious procession returns to Lancashire coast this weekend 10 June 2026 8 h 40 min Lancashire Telegraph The 2026 event will take place on Saturday, June 13, with the weekend once again beginning with the well-known Procession of Witness, featuring churches and affiliated schools from across both towns. Organisers say the annual celebration is a source of …
- NBPU urges govt to review ban on vehicle signage 10 June 2026 7 h 35 min Nagaland Post DIMAPUR, JUN 9 (NPN): Nagaland Baptist Pastors’ Union (NBPU) has urged the state government to review its recent directive ordering the removal of religious and NGO-related slogans, stickers and signages from vehicles, arguing that the move could affect …
- Officers asked to explain scoring after Northstowe Church Network wins faith land bid 10 June 2026 6 h 09 min Cambridge Independent Council officers have been asked to show how they scored two bids from religious groups for use of land in Northstowe. Land to be used by faith and community groups was allocated as part of an agreement with developers of the new town. An artist's …
- Back to back Love Jihad in Lucknow: PGI woman missing after meeting Irshad, Another alleges conversion by Zubair Ansari 10 June 2026 5 h 33 min Organiser Weekly Lucknow has witnessed two separate cases involving allegations of religious conversion, identity concealment and exploitation of young women, triggering investigations by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The cases, one from the SGPGI area and another from the …
- “They ruined my family, took my son away”: Ayush Malik’s father says changes began when he started growing a beard 10 June 2026 5 h 33 min Organiser Weekly The conversion of a young businessman from Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district has sparked a major controversy after his father accused a woman and her associates of “brainwashing” his son, facilitating his conversion to Islam and targeting the family’s …
- LDS Church added back to Pentagon list after outcry 10 June 2026 5 h 26 min Baptist News Global Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slashed the number of religious affiliations recognized by the Pentagon from more than 200 to 31 and set off a political firestorm in the process. The loudest reaction came when U.S. Sen. Mike Hill, R-Utah, and other Mormon …
- Religious minorities have always been an integral part of India's civilizational fabric - RSS Hosabale in PTI interview 10 June 2026 5 h 11 min EIN Presswire Hindu Rashtra is rooted in India's civilizational ethos, not theocracy. It values all faiths; religious minorities are an integral part of India WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RSS Friends welcomes and …
- 'Are we going to judge an entire community by the actions of one lone criminal?' 10 June 2026 5 h 11 min Basingstoke Gazette Historically, when Indian civilisation faced brutal external invasions during the medieval era, the courageous Sikh faith stood as a shield. Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa Panth in 1699 to protect people from religious oppression and to fight for …
- ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Puts This City’s Religious Sites In The Spotlight 10 June 2026 5 h 10 min Religion Unplugged The Italian city of Milan takes center stage in “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The film showcases the city’s most iconic places, such as the Duomo, the Pinacoteca di Brera and the church courtyard and convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which houses Leonardo …
- SBC adopts resolution on bivocational ministry leaders 10 June 2026 4 h 47 min The Baptist Standard - Texas ORLANDO, Fla.—Southern Baptists adopted a resolution expressing appreciation for bivocational and volunteer pastors. The Southern Baptist Convention recognized bivocational and volunteer pastors for their faithful service in shepherding churches while …
- Документ: экспертное заключение по делу Константина Руднева. 10 June 2026 4 h 39 min Bitter Winter Массимо Интровинье и Розита Шорите Read the original article in English. Константин Руднев в Ялте в 2021 году, вскоре после освобождения из тюрьмыI. Эксперты [Биографии и профессиональные резюме экспертов опущены.] Оба эксперта обладают значительным опытом …
- エホバの証人がノルウェー最高裁で画期的勝利 10 June 2026 4 h 39 min Bitter Winter マッシモ・イントロヴィニエ Read the original article in English. ノルウェー最高裁判所（オスロ）Credits.2026年4月29 …
- Chatsworth pastor under fire for blasphemous ‘porridge prayer’ sermon 10 June 2026 4 h 19 min The Post A CHATSWORTH pastor is living in fear after he received death threats over a video in which he encouraged Christians to pray over food from Hindu prayers before they eat it, so “all the demons die immediately”. In an interview with the POST, Pastor Mervin …
- A new book looks at how movements for civil liberties have developed in India 10 June 2026 3 h 24 min Scroll.in “Coming of age in the 1960s and the 1970s, we were witness from a distance to the Naxalite upsurge in Bengal, Bihar, and Andhra, and to the experiments of Gandhian leaders and organisations, in what was called rural reconstruction. The massive railway …
- Beyond the Noise: Observing Shincheonji in France. 1. A Korean Church in a Secular Country 10 June 2026 3 h 02 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne Article 1 of 4 French branch’s Bible Academy graduation ceremony.Shincheonji is a Korean Christian new religious movement to which I have devoted considerable attention for more than a decade. I have interviewed its founder and leader …
- Nehru served longer than Modi. No point arguing with Hindu nationalists though 10 June 2026 2 h 54 min The Print The BJP is going to celebrate a political “milestone”. On 10 June, wrote Ram Madhav, an important Hindu nationalist ideologue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi “will complete 4,399 consecutive days in office, overtaking Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of 4,398 …
- Armenian PM Wins Reelection Amid Religious Freedom Concerns 10 June 2026 2 h 29 min International Christian Concern Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has secured reelection in a closely watched parliamentary election, preserving his political mandate to continue peace negotiations with neighboring Azerbaijan and pursue closer ties with the West. While many …