Religion in the Daily News
- Listen: As Islamists Slaughter Christians, Democrat Candidate Warns Christians Feel 'Very Threatening' to Her - She's a Christian Minister 26 July 2026 16 h 08 min The Western Journal In almost all of the world, in multi-religious societies, we all know who is getting threatened by who. Just look at Nigeria, for instance. If you’re a Christian, or even a secularist, you know full well who is threatening you, and it’s generally people of …
- Government and churches not singing from the same hymn sheet 26 July 2026 16 h 04 min Herald (South Africa) Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn An unholy row over the government’s proposed regulation of churches has erupted in Nelson Mandela Bay. This comes as …
- Christian school chaplain wins settlement after firing over LGBTQ sermon 26 July 2026 15 h 21 min Fox News The Christian Institute deputy director Simon Calvert discusses threats to religious freedom and free speech in the U.K. after a pastor was charged for preaching on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A school chaplain in the …
- Jalsa Salana UK 2026: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community reports global growth in membership, mosques and humanitarian outreach 26 July 2026 15 h 20 min UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation By Samuel Ssenono LONDON, United Kingdom – The worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has reported significant growth in its global outreach, humanitarian work and religious activities over the past year, with nearly 268,000 people joining the community and …
- Paved Promises And Broken Roads Drive Chitral To The Streets 26 July 2026 15 h 14 min Friday Times A civilization does not begin with monuments or palace walls; it begins with a road. Roads are the quiet lifelines of human existence, the physical arteries through which commerce flows, emergency care reaches the vulnerable, ideas travel, opportunities …
- Islamic Education Hub To Replace Richardson Baptist Church Campus 26 July 2026 14 h 46 min WBAP - Texas An Authentic Ilm Mission promotional video shows a speaker outside Korean World Mission Baptist Church in Richardson while identifying the property as a “Korean Evangelical Church in Dallas.” AIM says Salahuddin Future Academy completed the purchase for a …
- School chaplain fired over LGBTQ sermon wins settlement after seven-year battle 26 July 2026 14 h 31 min Fox News The Christian Institute deputy director Simon Calvert discusses threats to religious freedom and free speech in the U.K. after a pastor was charged for preaching on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A school chaplain in the …
- Sarnath earns UNESCO World Heritage tag, takes India’s tally to 45 26 July 2026 14 h 27 min The Hindu A Buddhist devout reads in front of Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo Credit: Representational Photo The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of …
- René Guénon and The Spirits 26 July 2026 14 h 06 min New Dawn Even the greatest thinkers are uneven. They have areas of brilliance and other areas where they cannot avoid showing their weaknesses. Immanuel Kant, for example, one of the most admired philosophers in Western civilisation, is known for The Critique of …
- Ashadha Purnima 2026: When is Ashadha Purnima? Check date, timings and significance 26 July 2026 13 h 10 min The Times of India Ashadha Purnima 2026: Purnima is one of the most sacred days in Hindu religion and this is the most fortunate day. The day has its own importance in Hindu religion and holds a great religious and spiritual significance. Lord Vishnu is often worshipped on …
- Centuries-old festival brings traditions, towering floats to the streets of Japan 26 July 2026 12 h 11 min Rocky Mount Telegram - North Carolina KYOTO, Japan — There’s a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods. It comes as he rides atop one of the towering floats pulled through the streets in a centuries-old procession in Japan. This is the Gion Matsuri festival, born more …
- 'MAGA Christianity Is a Cult': Ex-Church Members Expose Mass Indoctrination and Political Control 26 July 2026 12 h 10 min International Business Times - United Kingdom 'MAGA Christianity' is driving Americans out of the churches they grew up in, according to former believers who say a fusion of right‑wing politics, nationalism and authoritarian religion has turned their faith communities into instruments of …
- Chinese authorities resume demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, says TCHRD report 26 July 2026 11 h 56 min The Tribune (Chandigarh) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 26 (ANI): Chinese authorities have resumed demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, targeting around 1,060 monastic quarters belonging to Tibetan Buddhist …
- Why modern Zionism succeeded after centuries of failed attempts 26 July 2026 11 h 52 min All Israel News In 1525, a dark-skinned man in a white robe entered the court of the Portuguese king, John III, carrying a letter of recommendation from Pope Clement VII, with whom he had recently met. He needed interpreters as he spoke only Hebrew and Arabic, and he …
- No closure of Sri Vijaya Dhamma School in Saudi Arabia 26 July 2026 11 h 51 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. July 26 (Daily Mirror) - A clarification has been issued rejecting claims that the Sri Vijaya Buddhist Dhamma …
- Ahmadiyya Muslim Leader Urges Women to Defend Their Rights Through Knowledge and Faith 26 July 2026 11 h 40 min UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation Alton, United Kingdom — The worldwide Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, has called on women to deepen their religious knowledge, understand the rights Islam grants them and take a leading role in educating …
- Ram Temple Trust to train priests for India and overseas demand 26 July 2026 11 h 27 min The Siasat Daily Ayodhya: The Ram temple trust’s decision to establish a permanent institute for training and certifying Hindu priests is being seen by religious leaders and members of the Indian diaspora as a significant step towards addressing the growing demand for …
- Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list 26 July 2026 11 h 26 min Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha Ancient monastery in Thailand added to UNESCO heritage list BANGKOK, July 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand is the country's latest cultural landmark to be inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, which will …
- Germantown’s new visitor center aims to connect residents and others to the neighborhood’s history 26 July 2026 11 h 24 min The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania A new visitor center aims to root Germantown more firmly in its own history, showcasing it as the site of a major Revolutionary War battle and a place with important ties to religious freedom, abolition, and the Civil Rights Movement. The center opened in …
- Only Floating Rath Yatra In The World: Know About Kankana Shikhari Dham Inside Chilika Lake 26 July 2026 11 h 20 min Free Press Journal Jagannath Rath Yatra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, which is mostly celebrated in Odisha. Each year, the sacred town of Puri in Odisha bursts with spirituality, devotion, and festivity as it celebrates the Jagannath Rath Yatra, one of …
- What to Wear to a Funeral Clothing Etiquette and Advice 26 July 2026 11 h 16 min CU Independent - Colorado Losing someone changes how ordinary moments feel, and even small decisions, like what to wear to a funeral, suddenly carry extra weight. When in doubt, quiet and respectful beats attention-grabbing every time: dark or muted colors, modest cuts, clean and …
- World News | Chinese Authorities Resume Demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, Says TCHRD Report 26 July 2026 11 h 05 min Latestly Representative Image (Photo/Reuters) Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 26 (ANI): Chinese authorities have resumed demolitions at Larung Gar Buddhist Institute, the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, targeting around 1,060 …
- YIGBY Zoning Changes Would Unlock Opportunity 26 July 2026 11 h 03 min Banker and Tradesman - Massachusetts Eric Shupin Massachusetts communities often explain the lack of new housing with a common response: “We’re built out. There’s nowhere left to grow.” However, churches, synagogues, mosques, temples and other faith-based institutions own nearly 5,000 parcels …
- Ajaz Khan Slams Rashtriya Hindu Veer Sena President After Viral Video Shows Students Being Slapped Over CJP Protest 26 July 2026 10 h 50 min ABP Live Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Viral video shows Hindu leader allegedly slapping students at protest. Actor Ajaz Khan condemned incident, stressing violence is unacceptable. Khan urged judging actions based on right, not …
- Coimbatore Koniamman temple workers suspended over hundial theft 26 July 2026 10 h 21 min The Hindu A view of Koniamman Temple in Coimbatore. File | Photo Credit: S. Siva Saravanan Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister Ramesh has ordered the suspension of eight employees of the Koniamman Temple on Periakadai Veedhi …
- Eight Tamil Nadu Temple Officials Suspended Over Donation Mishandling 26 July 2026 10 h 07 min Deccan Chronicle Coimbatore: Eight officials and staff members of the Arulmigu Koniamman Temple here were suspended on Sunday in connection with the misappropriation of hundi funds. The suspensions, ordered by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister …
- Chaturmas 2026 Start and End Date: Check rituals, significance and guidelines 26 July 2026 10 h 02 min The Times of India Chaturmas holds an immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. These are the most sacred months and Chaturmas began from July 25, 2026 from Dev Shayani Ekadashi because Lord of the universe (Lord Vishnu) went to Ksheer Sagar for cosmic sleep …
- Where the vision is flawed, the people also perish … 26 July 2026 10 h 01 min Bowling Green Daily News - Kentucky State Published 5:00 am Sunday, July 26, 2026 As many readers are acutely aware, recent polls continue to show Americans are decidedly less religious than their predecessors. Whereas the reasons for this decline often make for an interesting intellectual debate …
- Pastor convicted of stealing $340,000 from churches to fund gambling, lavish lifestyle 26 July 2026 9 h 23 min Pulse A US pastor, Dale Sanders, has been convicted of stealing over $340,000 from two Louisiana churches to fund gambling and personal expenses. A United States pastor, Dale Sanders, has been convicted of stealing more than $340,000 from two churches in …
- SSP Operations reviews security at Churches, orders enhanced vigilance 26 July 2026 8 h 53 min Associated Press of Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Jul 26 (APP): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Islamabad Qazi Ali Raza visited various churches across the capital to review security arrangements and ensure effective policing during religious gatherings. A police official told …
- ‘Not considered very good in society’: Hina Khan on Aamir Khan’s third marriage 26 July 2026 8 h 34 min The Indian Express 4 min readKochiJul 26, 2026 01:48 PM IST Ever since his marriage to his longtime friend Gauri Spratt earlier this month, Aamir Khan has been facing accusations of “love jihad” from certain right-wing groups. At the same time, he has also faced trolling …
- India Reaffirms Free Visa Scheme for Eligible Sri Lankan Pilgrimage Groups 26 July 2026 8 h 26 min Lanka News Web July 26, Colombo (LNW): The High Commission of India in Colombo has reaffirmed that there has been no revision to its visa fee policy for Sri Lankan pilgrims, confirming that eligible groups travelling for religious purposes can continue to obtain visas …
- India's democratic unravelling 26 July 2026 7 h 38 min GEO TV When India emerged from colonial rule in 1947, many Western observers doubted that democracy could survive in a poor, multilingual, multi-religious country of continental scale. They were wrong. Against formidable odds, India built one of the world's …
- No Peace in Israel Without a Muslim Reckoning 26 July 2026 7 h 26 min The Times of Israel The argument I want to make is this: for peace in the Middle East to happen, the Muslim religious and political culture must change and affirm a permanent moral order in which Jewish sovereignty is legitimate, equal, and cannot be changed in the future. …
- Hindu Hate Watch-Weekly Tracker: 54 cases of communal violence, conversions & religious tensions reported across India 26 July 2026 7 h 06 min Organiser Weekly Between May 18 and May 24, 2026, multiple incidents across India and several neighbouring countries reflected a disturbing pattern of targeted violence, alleged forced conversions, religious intimidation, desecration of places of worship, and communal …
- There Have Always Been Two Churches 26 July 2026 6 h 18 min Patheos image via Pixabay Sometimes I feel so well that I forget that I’m not. It was just another day. That’s the way days are now. I used to feel terrible, most of the time, but the past few years have been relatively happy and uneventful. I’ve been at peace …
- Study: Youth of Kyrgyzstan Are Increasingly Learning About Islam Through Social Media 26 July 2026 6 h 15 min Open KG Social networks are playing an increasingly significant role in shaping the understanding of Islam and religious practices among the youth of Kyrgyzstan. This conclusion was reached by Baktygul Shabdan, a researcher from Goethe University, who presented …
- Sarnath UNESCO Recognition: Buddha’s First Sermon Site 26 July 2026 6 h 14 min Online Indian News One of India’s most treasured spiritual landmarks has received global recognition after Sarnath, in Uttar Pradesh, was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision acknowledges the site’s exceptional historical and cultural …
- Archbishop: Survivors come before rebuilding churches in Venezuela 26 July 2026 6 h 02 min The Catholic Herald Support for earthquake survivors most take priority over Church buildings according to the archbishop whose diocese was at the centre of the devastating double earthquake that hit Venezuela a month ago. Speaking to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in …
- Long overlooked and newly energized, Black Buddhist studies challenges US Buddhist history 26 July 2026 5 h 58 min Savannah Herald - Georgia Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond Key takeaways − Black Buddhism reframes U.S. Buddhist history through workshops like Princeton's BBFP, linking Buddhist studies and African American scholarship. Black engagement with …