The global push for freedom of religion or belief has gained visibility since the publication of a landmark 2019 review commissioned by the U.K. government. But worsening conditions for religious ...

UN experts on Thursday denounced new legislation restricting freedom of religion or belief in Kyrgyzstan, urging authorities to ensure all legislation complies with domestic and international human ...

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Freedom of Religion or Belief (APPG) has highlighted a Christian Egyptian YouTuber as ...

In late June, United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) Chair Vicky Hartzler led delegations to both Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, joined by Vice Chair Asif Mahmood in the ...

The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), David Smith MP, concluded a three-day visit to Abuja this week, marking Nigeria as the first focus country he has visited under the UK’s ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. On June 17, the International Religious Freedom Summit was held in ...

(RNS) — Designating both Pakistan and India as ‘countries of particular concern’ this year would signal that the United States does not tolerate violations of religious freedom, which include attacks ...

(RNS) — The religious freedom watchdog urged the new Trump administration to appoint a new ambassador-at-large to address religious restrictions and persecution around the world. (RNS) — The U.S.

Pope Leo XIV talks to pilgrims and visitors during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 22, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Lola Gomez Almost two-thirds of humanity—more than ...

Vesak is not only a major cultural and religious celebration for monks, nuns and Buddhist followers, but also an occasion to spread messages of compassion, harmony and respect for freedom of belief ...

Should religious symbols be allowed in public schools or government buildings? Some argue that religious neutrality should be maintained by no permanent display of religious symbols in government ...

UK Envoy David Smith met with the National Security Adviser, Ribadu, to address Nigeria's security challenges, promote interfaith dialogue, and freedom of religion.