New Florida law to open public schools to volunteer chaplains
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida school districts will soon have the option of allowing volunteer chaplains to counsel students under a bill signed Thursday by Republican Gov.…
Teenage boy who allegedly stabbed bishop in Sydney’s south-west charged with committing a terrorist act
In short: A teenage boy who allegedly stabbed a bishop in Sydney's south-west has been charged with a terrorism offence.He has been recovering in a…
Muslim pupil loses UK court bid over Michaela school prayer rituals ban | Religion News
Student took legal action against London school, saying policy was discriminatory and ‘uniquely’ affected her faith. A Muslim pupil in the United Kingdom has lost…
Cops declare Sydney church attack a ‘terror act’ as Bishop’s chilling sermon before he was ‘stabbed by teen’ revealed
AUSTRALIAN police have declared the stabbing at a church in a Sydney suburb a "terror act". New South Wales police officers rushed to the scene…
Salman Rushdie brands alleged knife attacker a ‘dumb clown who got lucky’ as he opens up about 2022 attack
SIR Salman Rushdie has branded his alleged knife attacker a “dumb clown who got lucky”. The author, 76, blasts Hadi Matar as an inept would-be…
Sikhs celebrate harvest festival of Baisakhi, marking new year | Religion
Baisakhi is an ancient festival symbolising the new harvest season and the beginning of the solar new year. In gurdwaras, or Sikh temples, people participate…
Masses gather for Eid celebrations in India | Religion
NewsFeedDrones capture images of thousands of Muslims celebrating Eid at New Delhi’s Grand Mosque in India. The Taj Mahal too became a site for worship,…
Wartime Eid begins for Palestinians in Gaza | Gaza
NewsFeedPalestinians in Gaza are marking the beginning of Eid al-Fitr amid Israel’s ongoing war on the Strip, where many say celebrations this year are overshadowed…
Prayers for Gaza: Palestinians mark sombre Eid at Al-Aqsa Mosque | Religion News
More than 60,000 Palestinians offered Eid al-Fitr prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, but the atmosphere was subdued and not festive as people…
‘Not your typical Ramadan’: Muslim Americans focus on Gaza in holy month | Israel War on Gaza News
Washington, DC – Standing outside the White House, Mohamad Habehh placed his right hand on his face and closed his eyes in a sign of…
‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid | Religion News
Jakarta, Indonesia – Millions of Muslims across Indonesia, including some of its ethnic Chinese minority, are preparing for Lebaran, as Indonesians call Eid, the festival…
Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, gender theory and surrogacy | Religion News
The Vatican has declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy to be grave violations of human dignity in a new document endorsed by Pope Francis. The 20-page…
Eid Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages | Religion News
The first day of Eid will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10. Here is how to wish someone a blessed Eid in various languages around…
Bangladesh opens mosque for transgender hijra community | In Pictures
Members of Bangladesh’s transgender hijra community, who were disallowed from attending other prayer services, have been welcomed at a new mosque in the Muslim-majority nation…
Why Biden’s White House iftar unravelled amid Gaza war | Israel War on Gaza News
Washington, DC – The White House has cancelled a Ramadan iftar meal after several Muslim Americans declined the invitation in protest of President Joe Biden’s…
Gaza’s Christians attend Easter service in darkness | Gaza
NewsFeedThe dwindling Christian community in Gaza is holding Easter services without electricity due to Israel’s siege of the bombarded enclave.Published On 31 Mar 202431 Mar…
Malaysia store attacked over ‘Allah’ socks | Religion News
The KK Super Mart chain apologised after photos of the socks on sale caused widespread anger among Muslims. A convenience store chain in Malaysia that…
How many of your favourite songs are about God — one way or another
It's Easter weekend, which means many of us will be kicking back with the greatest hits on repeat.But whether you're a boomer, or an ‘80s…
How has Good Friday been marked across the globe?
Good Friday is one of the holiest days on the Christian calendar, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross.The day sparks an outpouring…
Palestinian Christians barred from Jerusalem’s Old City at Easter | Israel War on Gaza News
During Gaza war, usual crowds of international worshippers are absent, and Palestinians face ‘unprecedented’ restrictions. As Christians around the world prepare to celebrate Easter, Palestinians…