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- Man arrested after Molotov attacks on two Queens churches
- Maharashtra Sets 7-Member Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code
- Nicaragua says 80-year-old bishop returned, says missing
- Cardinal López Romero steps aside after sexual assault claims
- Ram Temple Trust Accepts Resignations Appoints Interim Head
- MP Reconstitutes Waqf Board, Appoints Two Hindu Members
- Eight arrested in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation embezzlement
- Nigeria's President Tinubu says he will host Pope Leo XIV
- Chhattisgarh Court Bars Forced Hindu Prayers in Schools
- Pope Leo XIV marks US 250th anniversary with Lampedusa visit
- Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri Freed After Nine Months
- Peter Thiel Claims Pope Leo XIV’s AI Stance Aids China
Maharashtra Sets 7-Member Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code
The government of Maharashtra has appointed a seven-member committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, to draft a Uniform Civil Code for the state.
Nicaragua says 80-year-old bishop returned, says missing
An 80-year-old retired bishop in Nicaragua is missing after a series of detentions by authorities, with his family and church sources unable to verify his condition or whereabouts despite a government statement claiming ...
Cardinal López Romero steps aside after sexual assault claims
A senior Catholic cardinal has suspended himself from public ministry following allegations of sexual assault by multiple women, prompting a preliminary Vatican investigation.
Ram Temple Trust Accepts Resignations Appoints Interim Head
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has accepted the resignations of its former General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, concluding a high-level meeting held on Monday, July 6, in Ayodhya.
MP Reconstitutes Waqf Board, Appoints Two Hindu Members
Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in India to reconstitute its Waqf Board under the amended Waqf Act, 2025, appointing two Hindu members to the statutory body for the first time.
Eight arrested in Ayodhya Ram Temple donation embezzlement
Eight individuals, including a primary school teacher, a retired bank employee, a former automobile mechanic, and a trusted aide to a senior temple trust official, have been arrested in connection with the alleged embezz...
Nigeria's President Tinubu says he will host Pope Leo XIV
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his desire to host Pope Leo XIV in Nigeria, reaffirming his administration's commitment to interfaith dialogue as a cornerstone for national peace and security.
Chhattisgarh Court Bars Forced Hindu Prayers in Schools
The Chhattisgarh High Court has held that no child in government schools can be forced to recite Hindu prayers, disposing of a petition that challenged a state directive on religious grounds.
Pope Leo XIV marks US 250th anniversary with Lampedusa visit
Pope Leo XIV marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on July 4, 2026, not with celebrations in his homeland but with a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, a primary European entry point for migrants cross...
Chinese Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri Freed After Nine Months
A prominent Chinese pastor detained for nearly nine months has been released and reunited with his family in the United States.
Peter Thiel Claims Pope Leo XIV’s AI Stance Aids China
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of inadvertently advancing Chinese interests by calling for international regulation of artificial intelligence, delivering the provocative claim at the Aspen Id...
RSS urges strict action as SIT probes Ram Temple theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has called for a thorough investigation and severe punishment for those responsible for the alleged theft of donations from the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing the incident as deep...
Amarnath Yatra Commences with First Pilgrims Departing
The annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage commenced on Friday, July 3, 2026, as the first groups of devotees began their trek from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan-Pahalgam towards the sacred cave shrine in the south ...
Kerala Court Refuses Extension of Bail for Farman Khan
The Kerala High Court has refused to extend transit bail for Farman Khan, the husband of a woman who gained fame at the 2025 Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, directing the legal proceedings to move to Madhya Pradesh where a kidnapp...
Aceh court orders public flogging of couple for TikTok kiss
A young couple in Indonesia’s Aceh province were publicly flogged on Thursday, July 2, after a Sharia court found them guilty of violating local morality laws for kissing during a TikTok livestream.
Kerala leaders criticize VCs for attending RSS event
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala over the attendance of three state university vice chancellors at an event addressed by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Arson destroys historic Convent of Mercy in Downpatrick
A historic former convent in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, was destroyed in a major fire on Sunday, June 28, which authorities have determined was deliberately set.
San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $395 million settlement
The Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed in principle to pay $395 million to settle more than 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by clergy, a landmark agreement announced on Monday, June 29, 2026.
Nation of Islam First Lady Khadijah Farrakhan Dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and a foundational figure within the organization, died on Saturday, June 27, 2026. She was 90.
