Haiti religious leaders demand release of kidnapped nuns
In a strongly worded letter released Monday, the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince pleads for the release of six nuns kidnapped last week and calls on the Haitian government to crack down on gang violence. In a letter, the archdiocese and the Haitian Conference of the Religious said Haitians were tired of the armed group's “reign of […]
Fired flight attendant blasts airline’s ‘DEI push,’ alleges religious discrimination in lawsuit
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Americans becoming more ‘spiritual’ than ‘religious’ over time: poll
Americans are more likely to be “spiritual” than “religious,” according to a new Pew Research poll. Four in 10 Americans say they have become more spiritual in their lives, according to a survey released Wednesday. In contrast, only one in four Americans said they had become more religious. “About 41% of U.S. adults say they […]
Attacks on U.S. Churches Listed by USCCB as ‘Largest Threat to Religious Liberty in 2024’
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Religious Freedom has warned that attacks on churches that threaten the lives of people of faith are the “greatest threat to religious freedom in 2024.” On Tuesday, the USCCB Committee on Religious Freedom annual reportThe paper, titled “The State of Religious Freedom in the United States,” explores […]
India’s forests uphold biodiversity and Indigenous religious traditions
Meghalaya is home to more than 125 sacred forests, which are rooted in indigenous religious beliefs and culture and are vital to environmental conservation. These ancient groves have been protected for centuries and serve as water sources and places for prayer ceremonies. Efforts by environmentalists and indigenous communities aim to spread awareness about the importance […]
Religious, human rights groups urge Blinken to punish Nigeria over mass killings of Christians
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Netflix pulls original film as religious viewers condemn meat-eating characters
Netflix was forced to remove one of its films from its platform on Friday after Hindu right-wing groups complained about scenes in which the main character eats meat. Annapoorani: Goddess of Food is the story of a young woman from the Brahmin caste who aspires to become the best chef in India. The streaming giant […]
Biden Admin Leaves Nigeria, World’s Most Dangerous Place to Be a Christian, Off Religious Freedom List
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) immediately criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for once again removing Nigeria from the State Department's annual list of Countries of Special Concern (CPC) for religious persecution. inside 2023 edition Religious freedom group Open Doors, as part of a global watch list, estimates that nearly 90 […]
Belarus’ authoritarian leader tightens control over the country’s religious groups
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has signed into law a law that significantly tightens control over various religious sects and organizations. The law, published on the president's website this week, requires all sects and religious groups to reapply for state registration, although authorities reserve the right to refuse. Lukashenko signs bill granting […]