Religion in the Daily News
- Recent religious rallies: A comparison 13 July 2026 19 h 07 min Business World According to Anthony Gill, religions have an ideational and an institutional aspect. All religions have beliefs and value systems which they preach, teach, and seek to propagate. All religions also take on an institutional form with authoritative …
- From the Nuclear Age to the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Can Humanity Build a New Architecture for Peace? 13 July 2026 18 h 40 min Inter Press Service Armed Conflicts, Artificial Intelligence, Conferences, Europe, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, Nuclear Energy - Nuclear Weapons, Peace, TerraViva United Nations Opinion A conceptual illustration of the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly at Castel Gandolfo, …
- Faith Matters: The Miracle & The Message 13 July 2026 17 h 54 min New Haven Independent - Connecticut “Faith Matters” is a column that features pieces written by local religious figures. The power of an authentic testimony lies in its willingness to embrace the messy, unedited realities of life before the breakthrough. When we read through the Gospels, it …
- Religious and government leaders discuss the future of AI 13 July 2026 17 h 38 min 24ora 7 Religious leaders, government officials, and representatives from various sectors of the community gathered Friday morning at Cas Veneranda for a special lecture by Archbishop Charles Jason Gordon on the ethical and moral implications of Artificial …
- UK top rabbi: Church's Palestine motion sad for religious relations 13 July 2026 17 h 36 min Yahoo News London (PA Media/dpa) - - The UK's chief rabbi has described as "shameful" a vote by the Church of England's parliament to "engage" with a document which referred to a "genocidal war on Gaza". Ephraim Mirvis called …
- Limping Buddhist temple building to get an upgrade 13 July 2026 17 h 26 min Arkansas Times All that om-ing and Four Noble Truth-ing comes at a cost. The Ecumenical Buddhist Society of Little Rock is asking its members – and we use that term loosely – for donations to replace a heating and air conditioning system that is not quite as old as the …
- Teacher banned for telling pupils 'gay and transgender people are mentally ill' 13 July 2026 17 h 23 min Stoke-on-Trent Live St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy A teacher who told pupils that "Ukrainians are Nazis" and "gay and transgender people are mentally ill" has been banned from the profession. William Garwood told the misconduct …
- Interfaith Harmony Displayed at One of India’s Oldest Historic Churches 13 July 2026 17 h 18 min Shia Waves Home/Palestine/Interfaith Harmony Displayed at One of India’s Oldest Historic Churches Palestine July 13, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Interfaith Harmony Displayed at One of India’s Oldest Historic Churches ————————————————– Religious tensions in parts …
- Sneako Drama Explained as Streamer Faces Backlash Over Islam Stance 13 July 2026 17 h 15 min Newsweek Streamer Sneako is facing a mounting backlash after a livestream in New York City in which he reportedly declared the city the “Islamic Republic of New York-istan” and said Islam would be “in every household,” comments that quickly drew condemnation from …
- Who is afraid of Stan Swamy? And why? 13 July 2026 16 h 59 min Sabrang India Father Stan Swamy, a courageous Jesuit priest, succumbed to illness at 84, his condition made worse by the brute and callous treatment at Taloja Central Jail; after his medical condition –a fallout of the deadly Corona virus he was released on medical bail …
- Shravan 2026: When Does The Holy Month Of Lord Shiva Begin? Check Dates And Significance 13 July 2026 16 h 57 min Free Press Journal Shravan, also known as Sawan, is a holy month in the Hindu calendar. This auspicious month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The month of Sawan falls between July and August and holds deep historical and religious importance in Hinduism. The month of Sawan (also …
- These are the most-visited churches in Spain in 2026, according to new research 13 July 2026 16 h 42 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Madrid, 07.12.2026).- Spain’s religious heritage is proving to be far more than a treasured legacy of the past. It has become one of the country’s most dynamic tourism engines, drawing millions of visitors each year while reinforcing the …
- How many Catholics are there in Mexico? What the statistics show—and the challenge they present 13 July 2026 16 h 42 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Mexico City, 07.12.2026).- Mexico remains one of the great strongholds of global Catholicism, yet new demographic data reveal a nation undergoing a profound transformation in religious identity. While the Catholic Church continues to be …
- Rath Yatra festival begins Thursday 13 July 2026 16 h 22 min Views Bangladesh The nine-day Rath Yatra festival, one of the major religious events for the Hindu community, will begin on Thursday, July 16, at the Swamibagh temple in the capital. The festival will commence at 8:00 am with an Agnihotra Yajna for world peace and well- …
- Church youth leader took advantage of 'vulnerable' men in string of sex attacks over decades 13 July 2026 16 h 22 min TeessideLive 16:23, 13 Jul 2026 John Grant(Image: Metropolitan Police) A former church youth leader carried out a string of sex attacks over 40 years. John Grant was a senior figure in churches and local communities, with links to churches across the country, including …
- Indian court upholds Hindu prayers in state schools, calls them ‘moral instruction’ 13 July 2026 16 h 07 min EWTN News Catholic and other Christian groups have expressed concern after the High Court of Chhattisgarh — a central Indian state governed by the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — declined to set aside a state government order making Hindu prayers …
- Defending America's founding principles in divided age 13 July 2026 15 h 51 min Times Observer - Pennsylvania The United States nation faces threats that extend beyond the familiar divide between Democrats and Republicans. Increasingly, two ideological movements — one on the far left, one emerging on the populist right — share a willingness to undermine the …
- 'We All Share Common Ancestors': Baba Ramdev To Muslims | EXCLUSIVE 13 July 2026 15 h 40 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Ramdev said common ancestry unites, dispelling Hindu Rashtra fears. He stressed never advocating exclusion, only opposing injustice and sin. Ramdev noted few Muslims disagree, most accept …
- Samdech Men Sam An Offers Religious Books and Donations to B... 13 July 2026 15 h 30 min Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) AKP Phnom Penh, July 13, 2026 — Samdech Kittisangahapundit Men Sam An (Pic. 1), Member of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King, offers 2,500 copies of the book titled "111 Years of Preah Suramarit Buddhist High School," along with …
- Bangladesh police arrest Hindu youth on money laundering charges 13 July 2026 14 h 47 min Awaz The Voice Dhaka In Bangladesh, the police have arrested a young Hindu man named Hari Das Taroni on charges of money laundering. Manindra Kumar Nath, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council, confirmed the news of the arrest of this …
- Additional police, snipers deployed to secure churches 13 July 2026 14 h 23 min The Nation LAHORE - Punjab Police remained on high alert and performed comprehensive security duties during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the province, including Lahore, on Sunday. Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem had …
- PS Omollo urges churches to reject divisive politics, promote peace 13 July 2026 14 h 23 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo says the church plays a critical role in fostering harmony within communities. [File, Standard] Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on churches to remain sanctuaries of peace …
- A sea of devotees complete parikrama at the rooftop of the world 13 July 2026 14 h 22 min The Hindu For 68-year-olds Jayanthi Gopinath and Rajshri Sheshnag, the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra is a dream come true. The Bengaluru-based twins had prepared for this day for months in advance, walking six kilometres everyday with a backpack weighing five kilograms …
- European leaders' statement on 'culture for Europe' lacks 'transcendence' says evangelical alliance leader 13 July 2026 14 h 20 min Christian Daily International An interior view of the Passionskirche (Passion Church) in Berlin, Germany, Dec. 4, 2020. Jan Wessels, co-general secretary of the European Evangelical Alliance, says churches across Europe are already doing the culture-making work that a recent EU joint …
- Madras HC Says No One Has the Right to Pollute Waterbodies, Not Even in the Name of Religion 13 July 2026 14 h 11 min The Logical Indian The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has observed that no one has the right to pollute a waterbody in the name of religion, expressing concern over the dumping of clothes, footwear, plastic waste and other ritual materials into the Thamirabarani …
- Free speech or hate? Court refuses to drop charges against 11 over ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks 13 July 2026 13 h 34 min The Indian Express The Chhattisgarh High Court has refused to set aside criminal proceedings against 11 Bharat Mukti Morcha and Rashtriya Christian Morcha functionaries accused of making derogatory remarks against Hindus and describing them as “thieves, dacoits, robbers and …
- Parties Oppose Supreme Court Move For Mediation In Gyanvapi, Mathura & Sambhal Temple-Mosque Disputes 13 July 2026 12 h 43 min Live Law In a significant move aimed at exploring an amicable resolution to some of the country's most contentious religious site disputes, the Supreme Court has referred the Gyanvapi mosque dispute in Varanasi, the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute in …
- Devotion to Lord Ram, 20 years’ experience: Ram Temple CEO search begins 13 July 2026 12 h 37 min The Indian Express Candidates aged 50 to 70, “practising Hindu” with “devotion to Lord Ram”: these are among the key qualifications the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has laid down as it formally launched the search for the Ram Temple’s first Chief Executive …
- Salahuddin slams ‘disgraceful’ corruption in Awami League-era model mosque projects 13 July 2026 12 h 23 min Daily Star Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmad today described the ousted Awami League government's actions in the name of Islam through the construction of model mosques as "disgraceful" while responding to allegations of corruption in the implementation of …
- Parties in Gyanvapi, Krishna Janmabhoomi, Sambhal mosque disputes reject SC's mediation push 13 July 2026 12 h 06 min The Economic Times Efforts to explore an out-of-court settlement in three major religious site disputes in Uttar Pradesh have failed to gain traction, with parties in the Gyanvapi, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah and the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid cases insisting that …
- Sawan 2026 Date: When is Sawan 2026, July 29 or 30? Check the exact start and end date, importance, rituals and fasting rules 13 July 2026 12 h 05 min The Economic Times The holy month of Sawan (Shravan), devoted to Lord Shiva, holds immense spiritual importance in the Hindu calendar. During this time, devotees engage in fasting, special puja rituals, and offer sacred items to the Shivling as a mark of devotion. As per …
- Puja inside moving train? Viral video leaves internet divided, railways responds 13 July 2026 12 h 02 min India Blooms A video showing a priest performing a religious ritual inside a railway coach recently went viral on X, sparking an online debate over whether such activities should be allowed on trains and prompting a clarification from the Railways. The clip surfaced …
- End of VAT-relief on repairs for churches causing ‘catastrophic’ burden, committee hears 13 July 2026 11 h 44 min Church Times “VOLUNTEER BURNOUT” is among the risks to the protection of built heritage set out in a new parliamentary report. The Churches’ Legislation Advisory Service told the Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee’s “Protecting Built Heritage” inquiry that …
- Villagers march to Kagal (Kolhapur district) Police Station in the ‘Love Jihad’ case and demand that the Hindu young woman be handed over to her parents ! 13 July 2026 11 h 15 min Sanatan Prabhat Kagal (Kolhapur district) – Villagers from Mhakve marched to Kagal Police Station and staged a sit-in protest in connection with the ‘Love Jihad’ case and to demand that the Hindu young woman be handed over to her parents. A large number of women …
- Omar Abdullah says 1931 was struggle against oppression, not religious tussle 13 July 2026 11 h 14 min The Hans India Srinagar: Calling the restrictions imposed by the authorities on Monday as ‘uncalled for and unfortunate’, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the struggle of July 13, 1931, observed by the party as martyrs' day was against oppression …
- Could Father Trương Bửu Diệp’s Beatification Signal a New Era for Vatican-Việt Nam Relations? 13 July 2026 11 h 03 min The Vietnamese Magazine On July 2, 2026, tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Trung tâm Hành hương Tắc Sậy (Tắc Sậy Catholic Pilgrimage Center) in Cà Mau Province to witness one of the most significant religious events in modern Vietnamese history: the beatification of …
- EU urges Pakistan to protect religious minority girls from forced conversions 13 July 2026 10 h 55 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) The European Parliament has adopted a resolution calling on Pakistan to establish a national mechanism to handle complaints from families of abducted or forcibly converted girls from religious minorities. Highlighting the case of …
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires wave of priestly and religious vocations 13 July 2026 10 h 55 min EWTN News When MacKenzie Warrens spent weeks crossing the country with Jesus in the Eucharist during the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, she had already discerned her vocation as a consecrated virgin. What she did not expect was how profoundly the experience …
- No settlement in Gyanvapi, Mathura, Sambhal disputes 13 July 2026 10 h 53 min The Siasat Daily Varanasi/Mathura/Sambhal: Efforts to explore an out-of-court settlement in three major religious site disputes in Uttar Pradesh have failed to gain traction, with parties in the Gyanvapi, Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah and the Sambhal Shahi …
- Beyond Success: Indian Americans and Universal Oneness 13 July 2026 10 h 31 min New India Abroad A fuller description of the Indian American community is needed, one that speaks not just to achievement but to character Universal Oneness Day, observed by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA and other Hindu groups through a civic celebration of the Raksha …