The Latest Breaking News from Religion

Right-wing plot to limit the freedoms of groups of Americans of whom they disapprove comes to fruition

India’s national unity can be viewed as a three-dimensional construct —of castes, religions and regions. BJP has turned it into a unidimensional pursuit of Hindu consolidation in the heartland

Nones, or those unaffiliated with religion in India, account for less than 1% in a nation of 1.4 billion

In Italy, centuries-old churches dot the landscape, sanctuaries and processions draw crowds, and nearly 80% of the population profess themselves Catholic

In the pope’s homeland of Argentina, Catholics have been renouncing the faith and joining the growing ranks of the religiously unaffiliated

Ask Americans what their religion is, and nearly 1 in 3 say this -- none

Thirty percent of Americans don’t identify with a religious group — but not all of them are atheists or agnostics

From Prof. Howard Friedman (Religion Clause): Last week, Michigan Congressman Shri Thanedar announced formation of the 28-member "Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain US Congressional Caucus." According to India West Journal: "The group will address cultural misunderstandings, promote interfaith dialogue and harmony, and support initiatives to promote the well-being, education, and empowerment…

Christians, Muslims and Jews have starred in the league. But even those without a faith can benefit from spiritual practice