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Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.
September 29, 2026Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.
July 5, 2026US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
The former Louisiana inmate argued his Rastafarian faith was violated after prison officials focibly shaved off his hair.
June 23, 2026Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines - Reuters
Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines Reuters
May 17, 2026Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions - Reuters
Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions Reuters
May 8, 2026Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday - Reuters
Pope Leo rejects latest Trump attack as Rubio expects 'frank' meeting on Thursday Reuters
May 5, 2026Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem
The move drew criticism from the church, global leaders and the US ambassador. Israel's PM said it was a safety measure following recent Iranian strikes.
March 29, 2026How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate
Quebec's law to regulate religious symbols goes to the Supreme Court in a constitutional test case.
March 23, 2026DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon was one of the original nine defendants arrested last month
February 28, 2026Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect - Reuters
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect Reuters
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Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state
A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra has sparked fears among Christians Some churches in and around India's financial capital Mumbai have begun asking worshippers to give a declaration in writing
Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
Jin Mingri, founder of the Zion church, was detained in Beijing in October 2025 Underground church leader Jin Mingri has been released from prison in China and has travelled to the US, less than two
US top court says Rastafarian man cannot sue prison guards who cut his dreadlocks
Growing uncut, uncombed hair into dreadlocks is a symbol of devotion and spiritual growth for Rastafarians The US Supreme Court has ruled that a former Louisiana inmate cannot sue prison officials wh
Thousands flock to the National Mall for Trump-backed prayer rally
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. WASHINGTON — Thousands of people streamed onto the National Mall for a daylong prayer rally Sunday headlined by P
Rubio, Pope Leo discuss religious freedom amid U.S.-Vatican tensions
Amid tension between Washington and the Vatican, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss religious freedom, humanitarian crises and political tensions.
Rubio expects to discuss religious freedom with Pope Leo after Trump blasts pontiff
Published on 05/05/2026 at 04:50 am EDT - Modified on 05/05/2026 at 11:02 pm EDT VATICAN CITY/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marc
Israeli police block Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre
JERUSALEM: Israeli police blocked the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, which the prime mini
Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
AUTHORITIES stopped the most senior Roman Catholics in the Holy Land from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Mass – preventing the Palm Sunday service from going ahead “for the fir
Israeli police block Latin Patriarch from Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem
Israeli police have blocked the head of the Catholic church in Jerusalem from entering Christianity's holiest site to celebrate Palm Sunday. The Latin Patriarch, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and
How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate
A controversial secularism law in Quebec is heading to Canada's Supreme Court - but the outcome will impact much more than religious expression in Canada, legal experts say. The case has the potentia
30 more charged for protesting at Twin Cities church where pastor is ICE official
Independent journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon exits the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul, Minn. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. Lemon pleaded not guilty to federal
Attorney general charges 30 more people who protested at Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced charges Friday against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church where a pastor works for Immigratio
Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest
The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump’s immigration surge. Share Save The administration of United States President Donald Trump has broad
30 more charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church, DOJ says
Thirty more people who Department of Justice officials said interrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church have been indicted on criminal charges in connection to the incident, U.S. Attorney Gener
DOJ charges 30 more people in Minnesota anti-ICE church protest
The US Department of Justice announced Friday that 30 more people are being charged for their roles in an anti-ICE protest staged last month at a church in Minnesota. Attorney General Pam Bondi wrote
Fifth Circuit: Too Soon to Rule on Constitutionality of Louisiana Law Requiring Public Schools to Display Ten Commandments
NEW ORLEANS – The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that it is premature to determine the constitutionality of House Bill 71, a Louisiana law requiring public schools to permanently disp