Religion in the Daily News
- Pope Leo XIV Visits Monaco Marking Historic Apostolic Trip to Principality 29 March 2026 3 h 21 min TDPel Media On March 28, Pope Leo XIV will step onto Monegasque soil, making history as the first modern pope to make an apostolic visit to Monaco. The tiny principality, famous for its glamorous casinos, Formula 1 races, and luxury yachts, also boasts a deeply rooted …
- Bangladesh bishops reject government allowance for priests and defend Church independence in Dhaka with bold decision shaking national religious policy 29 March 2026 3 h 21 min TDPel Media Bangladesh’s Catholic leadership has turned down a new government initiative aimed at financially supporting clergy across all religious groups. The offer, announced on March 14 by the administration of recently elected Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, …
- Himachal cops question Bangladeshi student for ‘visiting’ temples as ‘eunuch’ 29 March 2026 2 h 46 min The Indian Express The Shimla police on Saturday questioned a foreign student of a private university following a complaint that a “Bangladeshi Muslim” has been visiting and staying at religious places including Jakhu temple and Kali Bari while being disguised as an ‘eunuch …
- Canada anti-hate Bill aims to curb Khalistan-linked extremist symbols 29 March 2026 2 h 43 min Hindustan Times Indo-Canadian groups have welcomed the passage of an anti-hate law by Canada’s House of Commons with the hope that it acts to prevent the display of violent pro-Khalistan imagery, while appreciating the fact that it delinks the sacred swastika from the …
- Does caste disappear after conversion? Supreme Court ruling sparks debate 29 March 2026 1 h 53 min The Federal The Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, reaffirming that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is limited to Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists, and does not extend to those who convert to other faiths such as Islam or Christianity …
- Be silent ... Egypt is part of us, and we are part of it 29 March 2026 1 h 38 min Arab Times Hold on, people of Egypt. There are 1,400 years of Islam between us. We remember Maria al-Qibtiyya (Mary the Copt), one of the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the noble companion Amr ibn al-Aas. We are all Muslims, and we all follow the Prophet …
- The Long Shadow of the Iran-Iraq War 29 March 2026 1 h 30 min New Lines Magazine This isn’t the first time the Islamic Republic has been under siege. Indeed, it was attacked a mere 18 months into its existence, in September 1980, and fought an almost decade-long war with its neighbor to the west — the longest war between states of the …
- Priest goes on trial in Uttar Pradesh for saying that Christianity is the true faith 29 March 2026 1 h 12 min PIME AsiaNews The Allahabad High Court orders Father Pereira to stand trial for calling Jesus's religion "the only true religion" in a church sermon. The court cited India's secularism to argue that such a claim denigrates other faiths. This is a …
- Betrayal from Within: Strange Bedfellows in America’s Israel Divide 29 March 2026 1 h 04 min The Times of Israel Not so long ago, America First used to mean standing proudly with our ally, Israel. Now, it chants: “Not our problem.” If you’d told me three years ago that Israel would become the wedge splitting our MAGA base, I never would’ve believed it. I remember …
- Three pastoral perspectives from within Iran 29 March 2026 0 h 51 min Christian Daily International A Shahed 136 military drone being shown at a press conference in Washington, DC in 2025. According to Pastor T, the Iranian government can continue manufacturing shahed drones in their millions for years. Win McNamee/Getty Images Do Iranian Christians …
- Yemen launches 2nd major strike on Israeli targets in solidarity with Iran, Resistance Axis 29 March 2026 0 h 49 min Press TV Yemen's Armed Forces subject the Israeli regime to their second major solidarity strike in support of Iran and the Axis of Resistance amid ongoing unprovoked American-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic Republic and regional resistance movements. …
- Missing sailboats carrying aid land in Cuba 29 March 2026 0 h 37 min WESH 2 - Florida Two sailboats that went missing carrying humanitarian aid from southern Mexico to Cuba landed in Havana on Saturday afternoon, hours after Mexico's navy said it had located the boats days after they went incommunicado because of bad weather.The vessels …
- The Descent of United Kingdom into Chaos 29 March 2026 0 h 37 min OnePeterFive Sir Keir Starmer is the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath, King’s Counsel, Member of Parliament, Privy Councillor, His Majesty’s First Lord of the Treasury, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. And …
- History and Cultural Significance of Shawwal Eid in Ethiopia, Harar 29 March 2026 0 h 26 min The Reporter Ethiopia The history of Islam in Ethiopia is as old as the religion itself. From its earliest contact with the land of Abyssinia, Islam developed not merely as a system of belief but as a living cultural force that interacted with local traditions, social …
- Hindu comrades of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan who touched his life and mission 28 March 2026 23 h 56 min Awaz The Voice Sir Syed Ahmad's non-Muslim friends: Swami Dayanand Swaraswati, Raja Jai Kishan Das, and Lala Lajpat Rai Mansooruddin Faridi/New Delhi Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and the Aligarh Movement invoke many misconceptions. The biggest myth is that Sir Syed was …
- Ummah doesn't denote political unification of Muslim world: Islamic scholar 28 March 2026 23 h 56 min Awaz The Voice New Delhi Amidst rising tensions between Iran, the United States, Israel, and the Gulf nations, a question arises: If Muslims constitute a single Ummah, why do differences and conflicts arise among Islamic countries? This significant question is about …
- How a Madrasa student discovered shared legacy of Ram at Ayodhya 28 March 2026 23 h 56 min Awaz The Voice Imam Dr Umer Ilyasi among leaders of other faith attending the inauguration of the Ram Janambhoomi Mandir at Ayodhya Ghulam Rasool Dehlvi On this Ram Navami, reclaiming Ayodhya as a shared civilisational space may be the most meaningful tribute to Maryada …
- What did the Supreme Court rule on Scheduled Castes and religion? 28 March 2026 23 h 38 min The Hindu The Supreme Court ruled on March 24 in Chinthada Anand vs State of Andhra Pradesh that a pastor from the Madiga community in Andhra Pradesh could not claim to be a member of a Scheduled Caste (SC) as he had converted to Christianity. The Court upheld the …
- Religious leaders from around the world express their solidarity with Cuba 28 March 2026 23 h 23 min Radio Habana Cuba 14 International ecumenical leaders expressed their solidarity with Cuba today in the face of the economic strangulation and energy blockade implemented by the current U.S. administration against the island. During a tour of Havana’s National Institute of …
- Christian community to observe Palm Sunday today 28 March 2026 23 h 22 min The Express Tribune RAWALPINDI: The Christian community in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will observe Palm Sunday today with religious devotion and enthusiasm. Special prayer services will be held in churches, where prayers will also be offered for the peace and …
- The Exploitation of Religious Festivals in Contemporary Geopolitical Conflict -When Faith Becomes a Weapon 28 March 2026 23 h 07 min Pressenza by Staikou Dimitra Religious festivals have traditionally been moments of reflection, unity, and collective identity. Yet in fragile and conflict-prone regions, these same moments can be redefined to serve far more dangerous agendas. As Noam Chomsky has …
- Greg Abbott gets it: The Constitution isn’t a shield to protect radical Islamists 28 March 2026 22 h 56 min Washington Examiner Should Texas taxpayers be forced to fund institutions with connections to radical Islamist networks? They will if certain activist groups have their way.In a letter sent to the Texas attorney general last year, acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock raised …
- A reflection for Holy Week 28 March 2026 22 h 22 min Philstar Amidst all the global crises on energy shortages and wars, we should take some time out to reflect on religion this coming Holy Week. This is a reminder that in this world of globalization, artificial intelligence and wars in different parts of the world …
- Easter Holy Week ceremonies in Portlaoise Parish 28 March 2026 22 h 18 min Leinster Express Portlaoise Parish has announced details of its religious services over Easter in Portlaoise, The Heath and Ratheniska churches. They are as follows: Monday & Tuesday: Holy Mass, Parish Church, Portlaoise 7:30am, 10am & 7:30pm Wednesday: Holy Mass, …
- Zanu PF Closes Churches For ED2030 Meetings 28 March 2026 21 h 31 min Zim Eye Zanu PF Closes Churches For ED2030 Meetings By A Correspondent-Zanu PF has in Mudzi District instructed churches to suspend Sunday services to allow congregants to attend a party meeting linked to the controversial ED2030 agenda. A letter dated 25 March …
- Historically Speaking | Why Iran stands alone in the Middle East 28 March 2026 20 h 40 min The Henderson News - Texas Published 2:26 pm Saturday, March 28, 2026 As the United States’ aerial war with Iran enters its third week, it’s worth examining the geopolitics of the region, how it has evolved over time, and even the differences with the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s. …
- Hegseth’s Push for Chaplains to Remove Rank Sparks Debate 28 March 2026 20 h 26 min Air & Space Forces Magazine Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent decision to have chaplains remove their …
- Unearthing Commerce In Mohenjo-Daro: Ports, Agriculture And Ancient ... 28 March 2026 20 h 25 min Friday Times The work of archaeologists suggests that a port was located on the banks of the River Indus in the west of Mohenjo-Daro. Most probably, this port was situated on the present site of the village of Dhandh. This settlement was founded on the old channel of …
- Bhojshala Temple - Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute : Plea In Supreme Court Challenges MP High Court Judges' Decision To Visit Site 28 March 2026 19 h 48 min Live Law A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the decision of two judges of the Madhya Pradesh High Court to inspect the Bhojshala Temple cum Kamal Maula Mosque complex in a dispute relating to the true religious character of the structure …
- Indo-Canadian groups welcome passage of anti-hate law by House of Commons 28 March 2026 19 h 20 min Hindustan Times Toronto: Indo-Canadian groups have welcomed the passage of an anti-hate law by Canada’s House of Commons with the hope it acts to prevent the display of violent pro-Khalistan imagery, while appreciating the fact that it delinks the sacred swastika from …
- Al-Azhar Condemns Continued Closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque 28 March 2026 19 h 13 min Egyptian Streets Egypt’s leading Sunni Islamic authority, Al-Azhar, has issued on Friday 27 March, a strong condemnation of the ongoing closure of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli authorities, describing the move as a grave violation of religious freedom and international law. In …
- Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s 47th PM 28 March 2026 19 h 04 min Nagaland Post Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ took oath as Nepal’s democratically elected prime minister on Friday, around six months after the K P Sharma Oli-led government was ousted in a Gen-Z protest that shook the nation. The 35-year-old Rastriya …
- Her Father Was Imprisoned By The CCP. She Wants Trump’s Help In Securing His Release. 28 March 2026 18 h 52 min Daily Wire Grace Jin Drexel hopes Donald Trump can get her father out of a Chinese prison. Mingri “Ezra” Jin is the pastor of Beijing’s Zion Church, one of China’s largest underground Christian churches. In October, he and 22 other church leaders were arrested and …
- Some Louisville Catholic churches could close, merge. What to know 28 March 2026 18 h 47 min Courier-Journal - Kentucky March 27, 2026Updated March 28, 2026, 9:13 a.m. ET The Archdiocese of Louisville is considering closing and merging several Catholic churches as part of its Parish Planning Process. Most of the proposed changes affect parishes within Jefferson County, …
- Sight & Sound's new film explores US history, prayer and religious revival [column] 28 March 2026 18 h 46 min Lancaster Online - Pennsylvania As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we are being invited into more than remembrance. We are being invited into reflection, into gratitude, into honesty and perhaps even into repentance. If we are not careful, national anniversaries can become …
- MAGA’s Newest Stans: Iranians 28 March 2026 18 h 09 min Mother Jones Mother Jones illustration; Majid Saeedi/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. Persians for Trump are here in force. Steve Bannon was broadcasting his War Room show live …
- Denmark’s 2026 election and the normalisation of exclusion is a turning point for Democracy 28 March 2026 17 h 47 min The European Times Denmark’s 2026 election marked a troubling shift as anti-Islam rhetoric moved to the political center. Mainstream parties failed to challenge exclusionary narratives, legitimizing them while minority representation remained critically low. This …
- What day is Easter 2026? Here are dates for Easter and related events 28 March 2026 17 h 23 min Coloradoan March 28, 2026, 5:00 a.m. MT Now that we are solidly into spring, Easter is near. The season can put giant chocolate bunnies, the eternal debates over Peeps and Cadbury eggs, and finding the right kind of jelly beans at the front of some people’s minds. …
- Western Cuba Baptists emphasize faith and service amid national crisis 28 March 2026 17 h 04 min Christian Daily International Havana, Cuba Pixabay Amid deepening economic hardship, social strain and rising migration, a major Baptist body in Cuba has issued a statement urging churches to remain spiritually grounded while continuing practical support for communities facing mounting …
- Bipartisan Group of Senators Send Letter to Trump Urging Release of Pastor Held in China 28 March 2026 16 h 56 min The Epoch Times A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is urging President Donald Trump to press for the release of detained Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri ahead of his anticipated May meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In a March 24 letter, lawmakers including Sens. …