Religious Articles

Ezra Jin, founder of China’s prominent Zion Church underground congregation, has been released from prison and arrived in the United States following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.

A new poll shows that 54% of Australians select “no religion” when asked via yes/no format, compared to 43% using the current census question format, suggesting the census may undercount non-religious Australians.

The Church of England faces a legal challenge to Project Spire, a £100m initiative addressing the institution’s historical links to slavery, as staff experience hostile communications.

The Church of England voted against a motion to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable targets, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.

Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, characterized himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while expressing affection for US principles including freedom and welcoming immigrants.

Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, including nighttime attacks and intimidation, with limited protection from US authorities despite many being US citizens.

The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian document describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Anglican communities but drawing concerns from Jewish leaders about interfaith relations.

Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in compensation payouts to hundreds of abuse survivors if the Christian Brothers Catholic order goes bankrupt, according to newly released court documents.

The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures amid rising anti-Muslim hate crimes, drawing approximately 50,000 attendees from over 100 countries.

A Kenyan court dismissed a petition to decriminalize marijuana for Rastafarian spiritual use, prompting followers to plan an appeal and continue advocating for religious rights.

Jordan convenes emergency foreign ministers meeting over what it characterizes as an imminent threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock, citing recent Israeli incursions that it says violate longstanding agreements.

Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current non-believing member of Congress, has written a book arguing that Christian nationalism poses a significant threat to American democracy and has grown more powerful since January 6.