Catholicism
Faith Tested: A Woman’s Fight for Inclusion in the Catholic Church
After being denied confirmation due to a physical disability at the age of 15, a devout Catholic shares her inspiring journey of perseverance and faith, calling…
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Christianity
How a TV Personality’s Faith Helped Her Overcome Her Health Challenges
American television talk show host Maria Menounos recently shared details about her newborn daughter, her intentions to raise her family within the Greek Orthodox Church, and…
Entertainment
Jerry Seinfeld Acknowledges Enrollment in ‘Very Helpful’ Scientology Course
Tom Cruise. John Travolta. Kristie Alley. Anne Archer. Giovanni Ribisi. There is no dearth of celebrities in showbiz who owe a debt to Scientology for helping…
Buddhism
Pew Survey: Six Key Insights into Buddhism in China
Although only 4 percent of Chinese adults formally identify with Buddhism, even though it is China’s largest officially recognized faith, the numbers may be misleading. In…
Featured
The Value of Friendship and Harmony in These Troubled Times
The eighth annual Friendship Day open house at the Church of Scientology brought together diverse religious cultural and ethnic communities in the vibrant and growing Nashville…
Books
A Billion Revelations: Ryan Prescott’s <em>A Billion Lies</em> Unmasks The Seedy Workings of Anti-Scientology for Profit
Hate sells. That is the dark message of Ryan Prescott’s new book, A Billion Lies: The Highest Ranks of the Church of Scientology Couldn’t Throw Him…
Buddhism
Profiles in Faith: His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso – the 14th Dalai Lama
Note: This profile concludes World Religion News’ series on world religious leaders. Links to each of the other profiles may be found at the end of…
Religion News
Profiles in Faith: Mr. David Miscavige – Ecclesiastical Leader of the Scientology Religion
Introduction As ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, Mr. David Miscavige leads the only major world religion to emerge in the 20th century and flourish in…
Christianity
Profiles in Faith: Russell M. Nelson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
INTRODUCTION Elder Russell M. Nelson is the 17th president, prophet, seer and revelator of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), sometimes known as…
Atheism
How Does Apple Enforce Communist Party Religious Censorship in China?
Apple has just removed several religious apps from the App Store of China, a move denying millions what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) say are “unauthorized…
Jewish
Profiles in Faith: Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein
Introduction Rabbi David Nathan Saperstein is one of the leading lights of Reform Judaism — the largest denomination of Jews in the America, representing 33 percent…
Baptist
Profiles in Faith: Neville Callam, Baptist World Alliance
Introduction Saint, leader, intellectual giant. Moral, compassionate, humble servant. Those are some words of praise for Neville Callam, the first Black to lead the Baptist World…