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Buddhism
Dalai Lama Marks 91st Birthday in Ladakh
Celebrations for the Tibetan Buddhist leader renewed attention on faith, exile, and the unresolved question of religious authority. The 14th Dalai Lama marked his 91st birthday…
Catholicism
Professor Cañamares Clarifies Faith-Based Jobs in Europe
A timely legal analysis brings nuance to Europe’s debate over religious autonomy and worker rights Santiago Cañamares Arribas has offered a careful and timely contribution to…
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Pakistan’s Minority Girls at the Crossroads
Geneva side event links forced conversion, child marriage, education, and EU pressure At a side event held during the 62nd session of the United Nations Human…
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New Sanatana Dharma Europe Advisory Board takes shape and represent all sanatanis
OUDENAARDE, BELGIUM – July 2nd, 2026 – A Historic Milestone for European Hinduism: Sanatana Dharma Europe (SDE) Blessed by the Presence and Guidance of Respected Dharmic…
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MinDiShield Targets Disinformation about Minorities
The EU-backed project gives special attention to religious minorities facing online hate, manipulation and extremist narratives. A new European project is placing minority communities at the centre of the fight…
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In Surrey, Faith Leaders Gather Around a Shared Language of Peace
At a time when public life often feels pulled toward suspicion and division, a gathering in Surrey offered a quieter…
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Churches and UN Refugee Agency Deepen Partnership for People Forced to Flee
The World Council of Churches and the UN Refugee Agency have taken a hopeful step for people living through displacement…
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Religion News
A Catholic Scholar’s Long View of Scientology
A 2005 study by Aldo Natale Terrin argued that Scientology should be examined as a religion in its own right.…
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When Rights Vanish Quietly
How banks, platforms and local authorities are reshaping religious freedom When people think about threats to freedom of religion or…
Christianity
Professor Cañamares Clarifies Faith-Based Jobs in Europe
A timely legal analysis brings nuance to Europe’s debate over religious autonomy and worker rights Santiago Cañamares Arribas has offered a careful and timely contribution to one of the most…
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Christianity
Christian Aid Leaders Unite Around a Simple Message: Share What Can Feed the World
Three major Christian humanitarian organizations have joined voices in a new appeal that frames hunger not only as a policy…
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Christianity
Christian Agencies Unite in New Faith-Led Push Against Global Hunger
Three major Christian humanitarian bodies are turning a global hunger warning into a shared call for action, urging governments, churches…
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Catholicism
Pope Leo XIV’s Spain Visit: The Full Route
Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat and the Canary Islands form the heart of the Pope’s June 6–12 journey. Pope Leo XIV has…
Islam
First Purpose-Built Mosque in London Marked by New Green Plaque
A green heritage plaque has been unveiled at the Fazl Mosque in Southfields, southwest London, marking the historical importance of a site often described as the first purpose-built mosque in…
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Christianity
Jerusalem’s Holy Week Under Wartime Limits
A Palm Sunday dispute at the Holy Sepulchre has turned into a wider test of worship, security and trust in…
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Eid Mubarak Marks Ramadan’s Close Worldwide
Muslim families, mosques and communities are welcoming Eid al-Fitr with prayer, charity and reunion, as the holy month of Ramadan…
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Ramadan Meets a New Islamophobia Surge
As Muslims mark one of the holiest periods of the year, a fresh wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric in U.S. politics…
Judaism
Jerusalem’s Holy Week Under Wartime Limits
A Palm Sunday dispute at the Holy Sepulchre has turned into a wider test of worship, security and trust in one of the world’s most sensitive sacred cities. As Christians…
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Anglicanism
From Scientology to Christianity, The Super Bowl’s Field of Faith: What Will 2026 Bring?
The Super Bowl’s transformation into a platform for religious messaging is amplified by its staggering international reach. Super Bowl LIX…
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Wikipedia UnReliable Sources: In the “Preemptive Strike” in the Israel Edit War, The Winners Were… the Editors
In June 2024, a corps of Wikipedia editors voted to add the Anti-Defamation League to a list of banned and…
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Judaism
County in New York Adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition to Combat Antisemitism
In a notable step to address growing antisemitism, a county in New York state’s Hudson Valley has formally adopted the…
Hinduism
Sanatana Dharma Europe grows with The Hare Krishna Project
Preserving Authentic Heritage • Promoting European Unity • Representing 2.1 Million Hindus Sanatana Dharma Europe Welcomes ‘The Hare Krishna Project’ as Institutional Member and Appoints Author Narada das to Advisory…
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Uniting Hindu Traditions Across the Continent: Hindu Federation of Spain Joins Sanatana Dharma Europe
BRUSSELS / MADRID — 7 July 2026 — In a historic milestone for the spiritual landscape of Europe, Sanatana Dharma…
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New Sanatana Dharma Europe Advisory Board takes shape and represent all sanatanis
OUDENAARDE, BELGIUM – July 2nd, 2026 – A Historic Milestone for European Hinduism: Sanatana Dharma Europe (SDE) Blessed by the…
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Concerning some problems that Sanatana Dharma has to confront nowadays in India.
Written by Avinash Chandra. In the last Magh Mela in Prayagraj (February 2025), a strong police force (accompanied by several…
Buddhism
Dalai Lama Marks 91st Birthday in Ladakh
Celebrations for the Tibetan Buddhist leader renewed attention on faith, exile, and the unresolved question of religious authority. The 14th Dalai Lama marked his 91st birthday on July 6 in…
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Buddhism
Buddhist monks complete 2,300-mile walk to Washington, drawing crowds with message of peace and unity
As the monks concluded their final events in Washington, the sense among supporters was that the journey had accomplished something…
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Buddhism
Eileen Gu’s Quiet Turn Toward Buddhism in the Spotlight
After global fame and Olympic pressure, the freestyle skiing star has spoken—briefly but pointedly—about faith, ego, and learning to tune…
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Buddhism
Sri Lanka monks demand bigger role in government
A Colombo protest revives a long-running debate over Buddhism’s “foremost place” and minority rights. COLOMBO — Hundreds of Buddhist monks…
Sikhism
Communication and Dialogue: The Keynote of the 9th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March in Los Angeles
Muslims, Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists, Scientologists, and members of other faiths and beliefs gathered at St. Basil Catholic Church in Los Angeles for the 9th Annual Interfaith Solidarity March and forum on…
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Baptist
Religious News From Around the Web December 13, 2021
Guru Nanak Sikh Documentary on PBS; New Research on Religious Exemptions from COVID Vaccine; Defend Religiously Affiliated Child Care; Fauci…
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Catholicism
Religious News From Around the Web November 8, 2021
Sikh Festival Draws 100,000 to Yuba City, Calif.; Texas Voters Amend State Constitution, Expand Religious Liberty; Judge: Religion Exempt From…
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Catholicism
Religious News From Around the Web October 25, 2021
Prayers Requested for Haiti Missionary Hostages; The Gulf Between “Free Exercise” and “Freedom of Worship”; LGBTQ Support of Utah Compromise;…
Bahá’í Faith
Bahá’ís Welcome Naw-Rúz at Sunset Today
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…
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Bahá'í Faith
U.N. Resolution Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Iran
A United Nations General Assembly committee has adopted a resolution expressing “serious concern” over the “ongoing severe limitations and increasing…
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Bahá'í Faith
Houses of Worship: Worship Blooms in The Lotus Temple
Delhi, capital of India, second most populous city in the world and growing nearly three percent annually, is home to…
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Bahá'í Faith
The Gifts of The Baháʼí Faith
In 1844, a 25-year-old Persian merchant named Sayyed ʿAlí Muḥammad Shírází had a realization. He took on the title of…
Jainism
The Gifts of Jainism
Buddha was not the only holy man teaching in India around the 5th century B.C.E. At the same time, one called Mahavira was also accumulating disciples for a religion that…
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Buddhism
Religious News From Around the Web October 11, 2021
Thomas Jefferson’s Quran on Display at Dubai World’s Fair; Rundown of Supreme Court’s Faith Related Cases; Scientology Rights Affirmed in…
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Buddhism
Religious News From Around the Web September 27, 2021
Muhammad Ali Documentary Explores Relationship With Islam; Taliban Ruler says Executions Will Resume; Dutch Open Holocaust Museum; Pew Study Documents…
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Buddhism
Religious News From Around the Web August 17, 2020
Call to Recognize Sarna Religion, Hindu Religious Figures Raise Protest, Shinto Priests Bless Head of 60-Foot tall robot, Junipero Serra…
Shinto
The Gifts of Shintoism
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…
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Buddhism
Religious News From Around the Web August 17, 2020
Call to Recognize Sarna Religion, Hindu Religious Figures Raise Protest, Shinto Priests Bless Head of 60-Foot tall robot, Junipero Serra…
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Agnosticism
Holiday Gift Ideas Across Various Religions, By Alexandra Rogers
There is much to dislike about the secular holiday season. In many cases, gifting now has the burden of obligation,…
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Buddhism
10 Biggest Controversial Religious Sites
These religious locations around the world cause tension and conflict. 1. Western Wall This wall, located near the Temple Mount…
Taoism
The Gifts of 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…
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Anglican
Religious News From Around the Web January 3, 2022
A Sense of the Sacred; ‘Prisoner of Hope, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes; Religious Scholars on Death and Faith; Alien Contact?…
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Agnosticism
Holiday Gift Ideas Across Various Religions, By Alexandra Rogers
There is much to dislike about the secular holiday season. In many cases, gifting now has the burden of obligation,…
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Bahá'í Faith
Religious News Worth Reading, week ending Oct 12th 2019
Democratic Candidates Vow to Reverse Religious Protections Presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren announced similar plans to enhance LGBTQ…
Wicca
Pagans and Wiccans Celebrate Yule—The Turning of The Wheel of The Year
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…
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Wicca
The Gifts of Wicca
The faith of Wicca—more familiarly known as Witchcraft—has origins pre-dating the Abrahamic religions, some tracing it back to as early…
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Wicca
Keeping Peace with Ghosts
The harvest season is closing and winter is coming. Festivals celebrate the fruits of the reaping and rituals are held…
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Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web November 1, 2021
President Biden “a Good Catholic” Says Pope Francis; Buddhist Reality and Freedom From Illusion; Ásatrú, Viking Religion on Rise in…
Atheism
Religious News From Around the Web January 10, 2022
“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…
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Anglican
Religious News From Around the Web January 3, 2022
A Sense of the Sacred; ‘Prisoner of Hope, Archbishop Desmond Tutu Passes; Religious Scholars on Death and Faith; Alien Contact?…
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Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web December 20, 2021
Pope Reemphasizes Opposition to Latin Mass; Ninth Circuit Clears Expulsions of Seminarians in Same-Sex Marriages; Gorsuch Cites Religious Liberty As…
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Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web November 1, 2021
President Biden “a Good Catholic” Says Pope Francis; Buddhist Reality and Freedom From Illusion; Ásatrú, Viking Religion on Rise in…
Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web January 10, 2022
“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…
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Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web December 20, 2021
Pope Reemphasizes Opposition to Latin Mass; Ninth Circuit Clears Expulsions of Seminarians in Same-Sex Marriages; Gorsuch Cites Religious Liberty As…
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Agnosticism
Religious News from Around the Web December 6, 2021
Supreme Court Hears Abortion Case; Will Biden Bill Eliminate Religious Groups from Childhood Care? Why Do Some Christians Reject Vaccines?…
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Agnosticism
Religious News From Around the Web November 29, 2021
Americans and Life after Death; United Methodist Split Meeting On For Now; Philly Pays Up, Catholic Adoption Agency Can Decline…
Scientology
L Ron Hubbard’s Star: Villa Estrella & Gran Canaria’s Unexpected Link to Global Scientology
This article was first published in the Blog of Michel Jorge Millares, where you can see the photos he used and published (in Spanish), and many other articles related to…
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German Espionage: End of Persecution of a Fake Threat
After nearly three decades of federal surveillance, Germany has ended its separate nationwide monitoring of the Church of Scientology —…
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115 Years Since L. Ron Hubbard’s Birth
From Spain’s public diversity institutions to interfaith voices abroad, this year’s commemoration has been marked with study, remembrance and messages…
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Anglicanism
From Scientology to Christianity, The Super Bowl’s Field of Faith: What Will 2026 Bring?
The Super Bowl’s transformation into a platform for religious messaging is amplified by its staggering international reach. Super Bowl LIX…
Ethics & Issues
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Ethics
Pope Leo’s Easter Plea to Lay Down Arms
In his first Urbi et Orbi message, the pontiff framed peace as dialogue, nonviolence and a change of heart in a world growing used to war. On Easter Sunday, Pope…
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Ethics
France’s “Anti-Religious” Drift: New OSCE Report Warns of Stigmatization and State Overreach
PARIS — A significant new report from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) has sent shockwaves through…
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Baptist
Amid Declining Membership Numbers, Southern Baptists Confront Demands for Women Pastors, Legal Bills at Annual Convention
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) president Clint Pressley believes something unpredictable will happen at their annual convention in Dallas on June…
Opinion
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In Belgium, a Debate Over Religious and Ethical Education Tests Pluralism
Gladys McBride
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Amid Declining Membership Numbers, Southern Baptists Confront Demands for Women Pastors, Legal Bills at Annual Convention
Elisha Goselin
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Sesame Street Message of Inclusion and Kindness Celebrating Pride Month Elicits Conservative Christian Backlash
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