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Religion

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Monday announced in a court filing that churches and houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations without losing their tax-exempt status, marking a significant shift in enforcement of the Johnson Amendment.

IRS Will Allow Church Endorsements of Political Candidates

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Pope Leo XIV Names French Archbishop to Lead Child Protection

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Turkish Cartoonists Arrested Over Satirical Drawing Controversy

Dalai Lama Confirms Successor Will Continue Buddhist Institution

India: 3 Killed, 50 Injured in Stampede at Hindu Festival

Judaism

In a jailhouse interview with Fox 10 News, Adam Christopher Sheafe, 51, confessed to crucifying Pastor William Schonemann, 76, at his New River, Arizona, home on April 28, nailing his hands to the wall and placing a crown of thorns on his head after the killing.

Arizona Man Confesses to Crucifying Pastor

Israel: Violence in Old City Amid Jerusalem Day March

Kanye West Deletes X Account After Antisemitic Posts

98 Arrested at Trump Tower Protest Over Palestinian Student's Detention

Survivors Mark 80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation

Islam

The global Muslim population increased by 347 million people between 2010 and 2020, reaching 2 billion and representing 25.6% of the world's population, according to a comprehensive Pew Research Center study released Monday that analyzed over 2,700 data sources across 201 countries and territories.

Islam Becomes Fastest-Growing Religion Globally, Study Shows

Saudi Arabia Blocks 269,000 Unauthorized Hajj Pilgrims

Protests in Paris After Mosque Stabbing, Suspect in Custody

French Report Warns of Muslim Brotherhood's Alleged Growing EU Influence

Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood, Seizes Assets

Christianity

A suicide bomber attacked the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Dweil'a, Damascus, on Sunday, killing at least 22 people and wounding over 50 others during prayer services, according to Syrian state media and health ministry reports.

Syria: Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 22

Southern Baptists Call for Overturn of Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Supreme Court Rules for Catholic Charity in Tax Exemption Case

Argentina's Milei Meets Pope Leo at the Vatican

Catholic Church to Excommunicate Priests Who Follow New State Law

Buddhism

Australian Law Takes Effect Banning Nazi Gestures and Symbols

JAN 8 2024JAN 2024

Sotheby's Hong Kong postponed the auction of ancient Buddhist gem relics on Wednesday following legal threats from India's Ministry of Culture, which demanded an immediate halt to the sale and repatriation of the artifacts.

India Halts Sotheby's Auction of Sacred Buddha Gems

Hinduism

Police in Indian-administered Kashmir conducted raids on bookstores in Srinagar and other areas, confiscating 668 books linked to Jamaat-e-Islami, an organization banned by Indian authorities since February 2019.

Kashmir Police Seize 668 Islamic Books in Controversial Raid

World's Largest Religious Festival Begins in India

India: Modi Leads Consecration of Controversial Hindu Temple

JAN 22 2024JAN 2024

Report: Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Surges in India

FEB 26 2024FEB 2024

Calf. Gov. Newsom Vetoes Law Banning Caste Discrimination

OCT 9 2023OCT 2023