Religion

Pope Leo XIV marks Nostra Aetate’s 60th anniversary, reiterates Church’s rejection of antisemitism

29 अक्टूबर 2025 Petra Hartmann तथ्य-जाँच किया गया

At a Vatican commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, Pope Leo XIV underscored the declaration’s enduring call to interreligious dialogue and reaffirmed the Church’s rejection of antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.

JD Vance visits Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

Vice President JD Vance toured the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity's holiest sites, on October 23, 2025. Accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance, he spent about 90 minutes inside, participating in confession and a private mass. The visit highlighted his Catholic faith amid a broader trip to Israel.

Detailed schedule for AICIS+ 2025 at UIII released

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) will host the Annual International Conference on Islam, Science, and Society (AICIS+ 2025) from October 29–31, 2025, at UIII's campus in Depok. The 24th edition focuses on the theme “Islam, Ecotheology, and Technological Transformation: Multidisciplinary Innovations for an Equitable and Sustainable Future.” Here is the detailed schedule for the first day.

Daughter of detained pastor warns of Christian persecution wave in China

The daughter of a prominent Chinese pastor detained by authorities has warned of an impending nationwide crackdown on Christians. Grace, speaking to The Daily Wire, described the recent arrests of her father, Mingri “Ezra” Jin, and at least 22 other church leaders as the start of a broader wave of persecution. The detentions, which occurred last week, targeted members of the underground Zion Church network.

Nineteen evangelical churches cluster in Carabanchel

In Madrid's Aguacate industrial area in Carabanchel, 19 evangelical churches cluster within just a few streets, making the district home to the capital's most non-Catholic temples. This concentration highlights the rise of evangelicalism driven by migration and religious freedom. Experts attribute the phenomenon to socioeconomic factors and the vibrancy of these communities.

American delegation calls Nigeria’s anti-Christian violence a ‘genocide’ as officials and analysts dispute label

28 अक्टूबर 2025 Petra Hartmann तथ्य-जाँच किया गया

A U.S. activist-led fact‑finding team that visited Abuja in mid-October said the targeting of Christians in parts of Nigeria amounts to “a calculated, long‑running genocide,” a characterization Nigerian officials and several independent analysts reject as a gross misrepresentation of a broader security crisis that kills both Christians and Muslims.

Hajj costs for 2026 lowered without reducing service quality

29 अक्टूबर 2025 Raj Patel

Indonesia's House Commission VIII and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah have set the hajj service cost for 2026 at Rp87.4 million per pilgrim, down about Rp2 million from the previous year. This reduction does not compromise service quality for pilgrims. Pilgrims pay Rp54.2 million directly, with the rest covered by hajj fund management.

The unusual story of the '1,000 reasons to believe' festival backed by Estrosi

The '1,000 Reasons to Believe' festival, promoting Christian faith, is the subject of a curious story reported by Le Monde. Backed by Nice mayor Christian Estrosi, the event raises questions about its organization and funding. The article delves into the origins and controversies surrounding this initiative.

Ministries launch Santri Film Festival 2025

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) and Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) are collaborating on the Santri Film Festival (Sanffest) 2025, themed “Santri Memandang Dunia Melalui Lensa Budaya.” The event highlights pesantren as dynamic cultural spaces beyond religious education. Film registration opens on November 10, 2025.

Ethiopian Islamic leader Taqadimi Mufti Haji Umar Idris passes away

Dr. Taqadimi Mufti Haji Umar Idris, president of Ethiopia's Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, has died while receiving medical treatment. His passing occurred on Tikimt 9, 2018. Fana Media Corporation has expressed condolences to his family and the Ethiopian public.