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Nine senior Islamic clerics across Nigeria's South-West region joined forces to reject extremism and reaffirm their commitment to religious unity. The historic declaration came as religious leaders work to counter divisive ideologies spreading in their communities.
Religious organizations across Tajikistan donated over $1 million in 2025 to help orphans, people with disabilities, and families rebuilding after a devastating earthquake. The collective effort shows how faith communities are stepping up to support their neighbors in need.
The US Congress is pushing for tougher measures to protect religious minorities worldwide, including new sanctions against countries where persecution threatens lives. The move signals renewed American commitment to defending faith communities facing violence.
After years of pandemic disruption, religious tourism is experiencing a remarkable comeback with record demand for pilgrimages to Makkah, Madinah, and Islamic heritage sites worldwide. Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye, and Malaysia are leading the revival with major infrastructure investments.
Egypt just approved 191 more churches for legal status, bringing the total to nearly 4,000 since the country began its historic effort to recognize Christian places of worship. The government's ongoing commitment shows real progress toward religious inclusivity.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
Religious leaders from 49 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur to tackle how faith can help young people navigate AI, misinformation, and rapid social change. The summit brought together Muslims, Christians, and other faiths to build bridges instead of barriers.
The Washington Nationals took swift action after hidden camera footage revealed religious discrimination against Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams. The team fired their director, issued a public apology, and reaffirmed their commitment to treating all players with respect.
A Tanzanian official with a Christian father and Muslim mother shares why her country's religious unity matters. After October protests were mischaracterized as religious persecution, she sets the record straight about what really happened.
Starting January 2027, Philadelphia will require employers to provide reasonable accommodations for menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause symptoms. The groundbreaking ordinance follows Rhode Island's lead and sets a new standard for workplace protections.
OpenAI and Anthropic are teaming up with faith leaders from around the world to help shape artificial intelligence with moral principles. The surprising partnership brings together tech executives and religious communities representing billions of people.
A Nashville public school is making space for faith by letting Muslim students take 15-minute prayer breaks during Ramadan. More than 80 students signed up for the daily accommodation that's transforming how one school supports religious practice.
Students in Haryana can now wear religious and cultural items during exams without fear of being turned away. The new policy protects Sikh students carrying kirpans and married women wearing mangalsutras at testing centers across the state.
A bank employee who faced discrimination after converting to Islam won a major court victory protecting his constitutional right to change religion. The Calcutta High Court ruled that no one can be punished for their choice of faith. #
Nigeria's university admissions body has ended confusion over religious headwear during exam registration, confirming students can wear hijabs while meeting biometric requirements. The clarification comes after a viral video sparked concerns about religious discrimination.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's presiding bishop is calling for stronger relationships across religious communities, emphasizing that working with people of all faiths strengthens rather than weakens Christian identity. His message comes as debates about religious identity and national unity intensify across the country.
Survivors, religious leaders, and new laws are dismantling the myth that female genital mutilation is tied to faith, protecting millions of girls across Africa. Islamic scholars in three countries just issued historic fatwas declaring FGM has no religious basis.
FC Barcelona's medical team designed a personalized nutrition program to help 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal maintain peak performance while fasting during Ramadan. The approach balances respect for religious faith with professional athletic demands.
President William Ruto just opened the door to formal education for thousands of children who've been learning outside the system. Kenya will now recognize Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral programs as official pathways to opportunity.
A Swedish pronunciation mix-up transformed a Christian feast day into International Waffle Day, now celebrated worldwide on March 25. From heart-shaped Swedish waffles to Hong Kong's bubble creations, here's how one delicious confusion united waffle lovers everywhere.
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