Religion in the Daily News
- Deep roots, broad horizons: Celebrate Harpur Week 2026 24 October 2026 13 h 45 min Binghamton University - New York Celebrate all things Harpur during Harpur College Week, which runs from Nov. 1 to 7 on the Binghamton University campus. This year’s theme is “Deep Roots, Broad Horizons,” reflecting the breadth and depth that mark Harpur’s liberal arts mission. The …
- Left at the centre 24 October 2026 13 h 23 min Frontline - The Hindu For all the electoral losses India’s communist parties have faced over the last 15 years, the Left sensibility is very much alive in the public imagination, both in India and Europe. Issues concerning ordinary people, students, and workers are being raised …
- Six Christians jailed in Egypt over TikTok video deemed offensive to Islam 24 October 2026 13 h 11 min Premier Christianity News Six young Christians in Egypt have been jailed for sharing a TikTok post that authorities deemed offensive to Islam. The men who are between the ages of 17 and 23, posted a video of themselves re-enacting a scene from a popular Egyptian comedy film, …
- Green Lancers eye eighth victory 24 October 2026 12 h 02 min SunStar As the month of October is nearing its end, let me share some thoughts on a popular devotion associated with this month. For Catholics, October is traditionally dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. Praying the rosary has now become part of popular devotion …
- Two historic churches restored in bicommunal heritage effort 24 October 2026 12 h 00 min Cyprus Mail Two historic religious monuments in the occupied north, dating back to the 10th and 12th centuries, have been restored and officially handed over following conservation work by the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, through the United …
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Nov. 3 election, endorsements 24 October 2026 11 h 55 min Idaho Press VOTE FOR A CLEAN SWEEP ON NOV. 3 As you get up in your years your body begins to break down. Faster for some, than others. I've come to accept my physical limitations, although rather begrudgingly. If your mind remains sharp one thing you gain is …
- Jordanian churches toll their bells in mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack in Karak 24 October 2026 11 h 10 min Voice Of Emirates Amman, Jordan – Jordanian churches rang their bells in mourning for the victims of a terrorist attack that targeted a church in the Karak Governorate, in southern Jordan. This gesture was an expression of grief and solidarity with the victims and their …
- Seoul Central Mosque to Host Islamic Culture Day on October 24 24 October 2026 10 h 55 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Seoul Central Mosque to Host Islamic Culture Day on October 24 Islam World October 24, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Seoul Central Mosque to Host Islamic Culture Day on October 24 ————————————- Seoul Central Mosque in South Korea …
- Andrew Veniopoulos: The Church Must Be Open to Everyone 24 October 2026 10 h 48 min The National Herald For more than two decades, Andreas (Andrew) Veniopoulos has worked at the intersection of faith, diplomacy, politics, humanitarian efforts, and Greek Orthodox tradition, navigating relationships that are sometimes harmonious and sometimes marked by …
- This is the place — for cross-faith friendships 24 October 2026 10 h 45 min Deseret News - Utah Mohamad Radwan Al Omar is a lawyer, mediator and human rights advocate from Lebanon. He came to Utah this month as part of a weekslong, immersive experience with the First Freedom Foundation connecting religious freedom advocates around the world. Patrice …
- Sinai Monastery Agreement Reached as Archbishop Symeon Prepares to Sign Deal with Egypt 24 October 2026 10 h 44 min Greek City Times Archbishop Symeon says an agreement with the Egyptian government will help safeguard the historic Holy Monastery of Saint Catherine at Mount Sinai, following months of negotiations and support from Orthodox Churches. The future of the historic Holy …
- Sri Lanka sets new prison rules on monks’ robes 24 October 2026 10 h 39 min On Lanka Posted by Onlanka News on October 24, 2026 - 3:27 pm AI-generated image Sri Lanka has issued new prison rules requiring consultation before removing Buddhist monks’ robes and allowing them to wear robes outside prison, subject to their religious chapter’s …
- Tour highlights the 'City of Churches' houses of worship 24 October 2026 10 h 01 min Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia STEUBENVILLE -- When you travel along many streets in the city, it’s likely you will come across at least one church. There are so many houses of worship, in fact, that Steubenville has been called the city of churches, many of which were built more than …
- Protecting The Earth Is A Religious Duty 24 October 2026 9 h 47 min Kashmir Reader For Muslims, environmental responsibility is not an optional modern add-on—it is rooted in the idea that human beings are trustees, not unconditional owners, of the Earth. Two concepts are particularly significant: khilafah emphasises humanity’s role as …
- Madras HC Reiterates Rules for Non-Hindus Visiting Temples 24 October 2026 9 h 25 min Deccan Chronicle Madurai: The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court has stressed that non-Hindus visiting Hindu temples must comply with the prescribed guidelines and respect the customs and practices of the respective temples. The court was hearing a public interest …
- Vivek Ramaswamy is All American, And Evil 24 October 2026 9 h 24 min Patheos image via Pixabay We need to talk about Vivek Ramaswamy. I know, I know, I don’t want to talk about Vivek Ramaswamy either, but I’ve been doing nothing but that for the past several days anyway, and you need to listen. If you haven’t already, you can …
- Congress Seeks Action Over Alleged Assault on Christians in Bengal 24 October 2026 9 h 17 min Asianet Newsable Congress leader K C Venugopal demands urgent action from the Centre and West Bengal CM following the reported assault and forced religious rituals involving three Christian families in the state's Paschim Medinipur district. Congress Demands Action …
- Bastar Dussehra: Tribal deities from 50 Maoist-hit village worship Maa Danteshwari, highlighting shared Hindu tradition 24 October 2026 9 h 14 min Organiser Weekly JAGDALPUR, Chhattisgarh: Bastar Dussehra, one of India’s longest-running and most distinctive religious festivals, witnessed an unprecedented gathering this year as deities from nearly 50 villages previously affected by Naxalism participated in the …
- Mohamed Fahmy Puts the Brotherhood Question to Ottawa 24 October 2026 9 h 09 min Middle East Forum On October 19 in Ottawa, two men who learned about Islamist movements in captivity asked Canada a question its government has yet to answer. Mohamed Fahmy spent 438 days in Egyptian prisons. Theo Padnos spent nearly two years as a hostage of al-Qaeda’s …
- Does Durga Agree With The Policing Of Belief In Bengal? – OpEd 24 October 2026 9 h 02 min Eurasia Review Key Takeaways: India Hate Lab recorded at least 60 incidents of intimidation or disruption directed at Christians in West Bengal between 13 May and 20 September across 13 districts, including 52 raids on prayer meetings, homes, or churches and eight cases …
- Montenegro Remains Silent on Its Citizens Fighting for Russia and the Influence of the Serbian Orthodox Church 24 October 2026 9 h 00 min BGNES Serbian nationalist political organisations, pro-Russian media outlets and religious and ideological networks loyal to Moscow continue to wield considerable influence in Montenegro. Among radical Serbian nationalists, Russia is portrayed not merely as a …
- Faieq: Religious Freedom Faces Increasing Restrictions Under Taliban Rule 24 October 2026 8 h 43 min Hasht-e-Subh Daily Naseer Ahmad Faieq, chargé d’affaires of Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has said that freedom of religion and belief faces serious and growing restrictions under Taliban rule. Afghanistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN published the …
- LiveLaw Karnataka High Court Weekly Round Up: October 12 - October 18, 2026 24 October 2026 8 h 03 min Live Law Citations: 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 422 to 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 441 NOMINAL INDEX ROBIN KHANDELWAL VS DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT, SRIKRISHNA RAMESH @ SRIKI VS DIRECTORATE OF ENFORCEMENT, 2026 LiveLaw (Kar) 422 SANJAY, PATIL VS STATE OF KARNATAKA & ANOTHER, …
- Why a Hindu converted to Islam cannot claim backward class quota: Supreme Court Explains! 24 October 2026 7 h 09 min Organiser Weekly Can an individual belonging to a Hindu Backward Class(BC), Most Backward Class (MBC), Denotified Community (DNC) or Scheduled Caste (SC) carry forward their caste-based backwardness upon embracing the Islam religion and automatically claim reservation as …
- MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS- Mohammed Zaheer breathes fire on Rev. Bruce Kaumba 24 October 2026 7 h 02 min Zambian Observer By Mohammed Zaheer II MUNSHI MAKENI IS NOT A RELIGIOUS BATTLEGROUND.. IT IS HOME TO FELLOW ZAMBIANS..! A Call for Evidence, Justice, Coexistence & Moral Responsibility.. Wether or not, with or maybe without due respect to Rev. Bruce Kaumba, the …
- The Gnanasara affair, ethno-religious divisions and political opportunism 24 October 2026 7 h 00 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. The NPP government is probably facing the biggest challenge since it was elected to power in 2023. The …
- UKPNP chairman accuses Pakistan of using terror infrastructure to suppress Kashmiris 24 October 2026 6 h 54 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) London [UK], October 23 (ANI): United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) chairman Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri has accused Pakistan's establishment of promoting divisions, suppressing fundamental rights and using allegations of terrorism to …
- Appeals court revives suit against immigration enforcement 24 October 2026 6 h 34 min Baptist News Global A federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit filed by FaithWorks and more than two dozen other religious organizations to prevent immigration enforcement actions in houses of worship and other sensitive locations. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the …
- UP police accused of targeting Muslims in cow-smuggling encounters 24 October 2026 5 h 57 min The Siasat Daily In India, police shootings of alleged cow smugglers raise alarm about impunity and bThe police videos follow a predictable script: A man shot in the lower leg hobbles through darkness as officers escort him away. Police across India’s most populous state …
- Wanted: Complete overhaul 24 October 2026 5 h 12 min Frontline - The Hindu One should be worried about the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the country’s electoral rolls not merely for its potential to benefit the ruling alliance and harm rival political formations. It is, of course, true that the SIR’s immediate …
- The Religious Left Makes a Play for Red-State Conservatives 24 October 2026 4 h 22 min Portside Is Texas turning blue? | screen grab Democrats in a pair of deep-red states are testing the religious right's dominance by putting their Christian faith at the center of their campaigns — potentially creating a template for the party to compete in …
- Kwara govt., UNICEF, WHO seek religious leaders’ support to counter vaccine myths 24 October 2026 4 h 11 min News Agency of Nigeria - NAN By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged religious leaders to counter myths and misconceptions about vaccination and promote maternal and child health. The call was made on …
- Sri Lanka and China Explore New Cultural and Buddhist Education Partnerships 24 October 2026 2 h 54 min Lanka News Web Sri Lanka and China are exploring new avenues to strengthen their longstanding bilateral ties through expanded cooperation in Buddhist education, cinema, literature and cultural heritage preservation. The proposals were discussed during a meeting yesterday …
- Two KC churches deal with fire, burglary strike within miles, days of each other 24 October 2026 2 h 38 min KSHB - Missouri KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KSHB 41 reporter Fernanda Silva covers stories in the Northland, including Liberty. She also focuses on issues surrounding immigration. Share your story idea with Fernanda. — Two Kansas City churches are dealing with the aftermath of …
- Pastor calls for churches to be taxed 24 October 2026 2 h 06 min FBC News [Photo Source: Fiji Government/ Facebook] Nasinu Resident Joeli Kalou is calling for churches to pay taxes on the income they earn. He argued that religious organisations should be taxed on the same basis as others making money. A church pastor himself …
- The Question About Faith That Could Divide Voters 24 October 2026 1 h 55 min Daily Wire The midterm elections on November 3 are currently dominating national media coverage. Within that coverage, several religious strands have emerged. Whether it’s Rev. Adam Hamilton running for Senate in Kansas, seminarian James Talarico running for Senate …
- CESNUR 2026 Examines the Unification Church Case in Japan 24 October 2026 1 h 42 min Bitter Winter by Massimo Introvigne The plenary session on the Unification Church in Japan at CESNUR 2026. Some conference sessions need a map. The plenary session on “The Case of the Unification Church in Japan,” held on October 12 during the CESNUR 2026 international …
- South And Central Asia: Imperial Playbooks And The Sabotage Of Indigenous Modernization 24 October 2026 1 h 05 min Friday Times When history books recount the tragedies of South and Central Asia,the diagnosis almost always focuses on domestic shortcomings. We hear of tribal stubbornness, institutional corruption, military overreach, and deep-seated religious extremism. Yet this …
- Court Allows Multifaith Challenge of Trump Administration Policy Ruling To Permit ICE Arrests at Churches 24 October 2026 0 h 29 min The Tablet - New York Attorneys arrive at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington in this file photo from Aug. 28, 2023. On Oct. 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that a coalition of religious organizations can …
- This is what the Vatican’s new document on the transmission of the faith is like (and this is what it says) 24 October 2026 0 h 28 min Zenit (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 10.23.2026).- The Catholic Church can no longer assume that children raised in Christian families will remain in the faith, or that years of religious instruction will necessarily lead to a lasting relationship with Christ. …