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As Pope Leo XIV reaffirms Catholic opposition on World Day Against the Death Penalty, religious traditions offer sharply different answers to questions of justice, mercy and the right to life. On October 10, 2026, Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s opposition…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 10, 2026
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World Religion News takes a closer look at Hinduism in Perspective: Dialogue with the Religions of the World, a book by Juan Carlos Ramchandani — also…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 3, 2026
7th Day Adventist
Recent disputes over examinations and working hours show how the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath continues to turn an ancient religious practice into a modern question of accommodation.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
Jainism
After weeks of fasting, reflection and spiritual discipline, Jain communities turn toward one of their faith’s most demanding ideas: seeking forgiveness from every living being. Across…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
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Jewish communities worldwide are spending a week in temporary huts, turning vulnerability, hospitality and gratitude into religious practice. Across Jewish communities this weekend, dining rooms have…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
Bektashism
From medieval Anatolia to modern Albania, the Bektashi path combines Islamic mysticism, devotion to Ali and a distinctive emphasis on human dignity and coexistence. For centuries, Bektashism has occupied a…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 18, 2026
9 min read
The UN framework asks religious and non-religious actors to defend everyone’s dignity—not only the interests of their own communities. Religious…
Nicolas Levrat says constitutional guarantees cannot deliver equality while only three faiths receive legal recognition GENEVA — The United Nations…
Music, performance and faith come together in historic London setting to demonstrate Unity in Diversity LONDON — Eight different faith…
BRUSSELS / PARIS – September 11, 2026 – In light of recent public discussions concerning the visit of a delegation…
Christianity
Recent disputes over examinations and working hours show how the Seventh-day Adventist Sabbath continues to turn an ancient religious practice into a modern question of accommodation. For millions of Seventh-day…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
7 min read
One of Christianity’s most striking celebrations brings ancient tradition, family gatherings and prayers for peace together across Ethiopia. ADDIS ABABA,…
Franciscan schools in two villages of Idlib are welcoming children again, with plans to expand education to Muslim as well…
A growing group of United Methodist congregations in Georgia is discovering that environmental stewardship can also strengthen the practical foundations…
Islam
Christian and Muslim partners delivered 250 tons of food and clean water to drought-hit communities in northern Kenya, reaching thousands.
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 15, 2026
4 min read
Muslim and Latter-day Saint organizations joined forces to deliver food and clean water to thousands of drought-affected households in northern…
Muslim and Jewish leaders in Britain are developing joint projects to counter hatred, protect religious freedom and rebuild trust.
The Grand Mosque of Paris marked its centenary by honoring shared history, welcoming interfaith guests and planting an olive tree…
Judaism
Jewish communities worldwide are spending a week in temporary huts, turning vulnerability, hospitality and gratitude into religious practice. Across Jewish communities this weekend, dining rooms have temporarily moved outdoors. Tables…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
7 min read
Jewish activists accompanying Christian clergy in Jerusalem are offering a practical model of interfaith solidarity amid rising harassment.
Muslim and Jewish leaders in Britain are developing joint projects to counter hatred, protect religious freedom and rebuild trust.
A Palm Sunday dispute at the Holy Sepulchre has turned into a wider test of worship, security and trust in…
Hinduism
World Religion News takes a closer look at Hinduism in Perspective: Dialogue with the Religions of the World, a book by Juan Carlos Ramchandani — also known as Pandit Krishna…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 3, 2026
11 min read
BRUSSELS / PARIS – September 11, 2026 – In light of recent public discussions concerning the visit of a delegation…
Los Angeles marked the 50th Festival of the Chariots, bringing Hindu devotion, music, food and cultural hospitality to the streets…
Strengthening Cultural Ties and Uniting the Nepali Diaspora Across Europe
Buddhism
A Buddhist-led pilgrimage united Sri Lankan and Korean faith leaders through sacred-site visits, dialogue, humanitarian aid, and plans for cooperation.
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 15, 2026
4 min read
Tibetans are sustaining their language, Buddhist practices and cultural traditions through daily learning and intergenerational commitment.
Celebrations for the Tibetan Buddhist leader renewed attention on faith, exile, and the unresolved question of religious authority. The 14th…
As the monks concluded their final events in Washington, the sense among supporters was that the journey had accomplished something…
Sikhism
Sikh volunteers in Penticton are serving thousands of daily meals to people displaced by British Columbia’s Bald Range wildfire.
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 15, 2026
3 min read
Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists, Scientologists, and members of other faiths and beliefs gathered at St. Basil Catholic Church in…
Guru Nanak Sikh Documentary on PBS; New Research on Religious Exemptions from COVID Vaccine; Defend Religiously Affiliated Child Care; Fauci…
Sikh Festival Draws 100,000 to Yuba City, Calif.; Texas Voters Amend State Constitution, Expand Religious Liberty; Judge: Religion Exempt From…
Bahá’í Faith
The Bahá’í new year begins at sunset today, opening a holy day of renewal that follows nineteen days of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection. Bahá’í communities around the world are…
WRN Editorial Staff
Mar 20, 2026
4 min read
A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution expressing “serious concern” over the “ongoing severe limitations and increasing…
Delhi, capital of India, second most populous city in the world and growing nearly three percent annually, is home to…
In 1844, a 25-year-old Persian merchant named Sayyed ʿAlí Muḥammad Shírází had a realization. He took on the title of…
Jainism
After weeks of fasting, reflection and spiritual discipline, Jain communities turn toward one of their faith’s most demanding ideas: seeking forgiveness from every living being. Across Jain communities this September,…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 27, 2026
7 min read
Buddha was not the only holy man teaching in India around the 5th century B.C.E. At the same time, one…
Thomas Jefferson’s Quran on Display at Dubai World’s Fair; Rundown of Supreme Court’s Faith Related Cases; Scientology Rights Affirmed in…
Muhammad Ali Documentary Explores Relationship With Islam; Taliban Ruler says Executions Will Resume; Dutch Open Holocaust Museum; Pew Study Documents…
Shinto
Life is everywhere, say the followers of Shinto. The sanctified and blessed may be found in animals, in plants, as well as in things that appear to have no life…
Call to Recognize Sarna Religion, Hindu Religious Figures Raise Protest, Shinto Priests Bless Head of 60-Foot tall robot, Junipero Serra…
There is much to dislike about the secular holiday season. In many cases, gifting now has the burden of obligation,…
These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount…
Taoism
“Go with the flow.” “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” “By letting go all gets done.” “All things change.” “Let it be.” All of these familiar…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 1, 2022
3 min read
A Sense of the Sacred; ‘Prisoner of Hope, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes; Religious Scholars on Death and Faith; Alien Contact?…
There is much to dislike about the secular holiday season. In many cases, gifting now has the burden of obligation,…
Democratic Candidates Vow to Reverse Religious Protections Presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren announced similar plans to enhance LGBTQ…
Wicca
While the rest of the country has opted for menorahs, Christmas trees or Kwanzaa candles this time of year, the nation’s one million souls who identify as Pagan or Wicca…
Geoffrey Peters
Jan 2, 2024
4 min read
The faith of Wicca—more familiarly known as Witchcraft—has origins pre-dating the Abrahamic religions, some tracing it back to as early…
The harvest season is closing and winter is coming. Festivals celebrate the fruits of the reaping and rituals are held…
President Biden “a Good Catholic” Says Pope Francis; Buddhist Reality and Freedom From Illusion; Ásatrú, Viking Religion on Rise in…
Atheism
“Global Respect Act” Disrespects Religious Liberty; Christians Win in European Court of Human Rights; Chinese Communists “Walk in Footsteps of Taliban”; To Forward a Spiritual Revival? University and Smithsonian to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jan 10, 2022
4 min read
A Sense of the Sacred; ‘Prisoner of Hope, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes; Religious Scholars on Death and Faith; Alien Contact?…
Pope Reemphasizes Opposition to Latin Mass; Ninth Circuit Clears Expulsions of Seminarians in Same-Sex Marriages; Gorsuch Cites Religious Liberty As…
President Biden “a Good Catholic” Says Pope Francis; Buddhist Reality and Freedom From Illusion; Ásatrú, Viking Religion on Rise in…
Agnosticism
“Global Respect Act” Disrespects Religious Liberty; Christians Win in European Court of Human Rights; Chinese Communists “Walk in Footsteps of Taliban”; To Forward a Spiritual Revival? University and Smithsonian to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jan 10, 2022
4 min read
Pope Reemphasizes Opposition to Latin Mass; Ninth Circuit Clears Expulsions of Seminarians in Same-Sex Marriages; Gorsuch Cites Religious Liberty As…
Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case; Will Biden Bill Eliminate Religious Groups from Childhood Care? Why Do Some Christians Reject Vaccines?…
Americans and Life after Death; United Methodist Split Meeting On For Now; Philly Pays Up, Catholic Adoption Agency Can Decline…
Scientology
Nearly 100 international visitors followed places linked to L. Ron Hubbard, combining Scientology history with the wider heritage of Gran Canaria. TELDE, GRAN CANARIA — More than half a century…
WRN Editorial Staff
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
A journey prompted by L. Ron Hubbard’s 1953 stay reveals centuries of sacred art, maritime devotion and living religious tradition…
A Landmark Unlike Any Other, with Thousands gathering in Clearwater for historic ceremony
This article was first published in the Blog of Michel Jorge Millares, where you can see the photos he used…
As Pope Leo XIV reaffirms Catholic opposition on World Day Against the Death Penalty, religious traditions offer sharply different answers to questions of justice, mercy and the right to life.…
WRN Editorial Staff
Oct 10, 2026
6 min read
In his first Urbi et Orbi message, the pontiff framed peace as dialogue, nonviolence and a change of heart in…
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president Clint Pressley believes something unpredictable will happen at their annual convention in Dallas on June…
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