Al-Aqsa “Status Quo” Strains as Ramadan Begins Under Tight Security in Jerusalem

Al-Aqsa “Status Quo” Strains as Ramadan Begins Under Tight…

As Ramadan opened in Jerusalem, the compound Muslims know as Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jews revere as the Temple Read More

Court clears path for Louisiana Ten Commandments law

Court clears path for Louisiana Ten Commandments law

A split federal appeals court says the challenge is premature—setting up a new front in America’s church–state battles Read More

Appeals court clears path for Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom displays, reigniting church–state debate

Appeals court clears path for Louisiana’s Ten Commandments classroom…

NEW ORLEANS — A sharply divided federal appeals court has lifted a lower-court block on Louisiana’s law requiring Read More

St. Francis of Assisi’s relics go on public display as pilgrims flock to mark 800 years

St. Francis of Assisi’s relics go on public display…

ASSISI, Italy — The mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi have been placed on public display for Read More

Ramadan 2026: When It Starts and Ends Worldwide—and Why Dates Differ

Ramadan 2026: When It Starts and Ends Worldwide—and Why…

Ramadan in 2026 (1447 AH) is being observed across the world, but not everyone began fasting on the Read More

Kenyan Lutheran Church elects its first female presiding bishop, marking milestone for women’s leadership

Kenyan Lutheran Church elects its first female presiding bishop,…

The Religion News Service reports that the Kenya Evangelical Lutheran Church has elected the Rev. Catherine Ngina Musau Read More

The Golden Rule Returns to the Spotlight in a Global Interfaith Webinar

The Golden Rule Returns to the Spotlight in a…

An international online event marking World Interfaith Harmony Week will bring together interfaith and humanitarian leaders on February Read More

IARJ Highlights New Research on Why Newsrooms Struggle to Cover Religion

IARJ Highlights New Research on Why Newsrooms Struggle to…

A new resource published by the International Association of Religion Journalists (IARJ) points reporters to a set of Read More

New Global Report Warns Blasphemy Laws Still Shape Freedom of Belief in Dozens of Countries

New Global Report Warns Blasphemy Laws Still Shape Freedom…

Humanists International’s latest Freedom of Thought Report (Key Countries Edition) warns that laws restricting “blasphemy” and religious criticism Read More

Religion in public life: Paris, London, Texas, the Vatican—and renewed focus on worshipper safety

Religion in public life: Paris, London, Texas, the Vatican—and…

Across Europe, the United States, and Africa, recent developments are highlighting how faith communities navigate public life—through new Read More