Religion Journalists

Roughly a fifth of the Catholic church’s flock can now be found in Africa. As the faith grows on the continent, it will encounter problems familiar elsewhere economist.com/international/…

⚾️ Rituals, miracles, sacred days: New film delves into the religion of baseball 🔌 @bobbyross reports from Philadelphia religionunplugged.com/news/2026/04/0…

Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. Here's what to know about Good Friday. apnews.com/article/easter…

In Britain, Christian identification is declining across age groups. 28% of 18- 34-year-olds identified as Christian in 2025, down from 37% in 2018. pewresearch.org/short-reads/20…

The Pulitzer Center is launching a special call for journalism grants focusing on transparency and governance topics in the environmental sector. Submit your proposals by February 28, 2026. Learn more and apply now! 👉 bit.ly/49VCb6H

This article by Teryani Mwadzaya discusses how millions rely on traditional medicine for primary healthcare, highlighting how the Shakahola Forest tragedy, which claimed the lives of over 400 people under extremist religious teachings, exposed the dangers of unregulated practices. Newly discovered graves in Kwa Binzaro have reopened old wounds, shedding light on gaps in accountability, community support, and oversight. As Kenya moves to integrate traditional medicine into formal healthcare, the lessons of Shakahola underscore an urgent truth: cultural trust must be matched with regulation, evidence, and safeguards to prevent exploitation and loss of life. Read the full article here: andariya.com/post/beyond-sh… #Kenya #TraditionalMedicine #PublicHealth #Shakahola

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month (from @AP Religion Team's @MariamFam ) apnews.com/article/islam-…

Looking for #Religion Story Ideas? In the February edition of the IARJ "story ideas" column, journalist Stephanie Fenton writes about the opportunities and challenges of reporting on religious holidays and festivals #Ramadan #reporting theiarj.org/news/looking-f…

Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton writes about three observances that reflect the world’s universal hope that spring will return each year when the icy grip of winter finally passes. readthespirit.com/religious-holi… #GroundHogDay #Brighid, #Imbolc, #Candlemas

Do you need a resource for interfaith events? Stephanie Fenton's Interfaith Calendar for Read the Spirit will help you keep track of religious and cultural holidays, festivals and observances all during 2026. #2026 #interfaith #diversity #holidays readthespirit.com/religious-holi…

Photos show devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam during Mauni Amavasya festival in India apnews.com/photo-gallery/…

Veteran journalist and author Bill Tammeus asks, "Will the thrust of news stories about religion change in 2026?" @billtammeus429970/p-182964906" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@billtammeus42… #religion #spirituality #BillTammeus

Two weeks left to enter the 2026 RNA Awards! Submit your best 2025 religion journalism by Jan 31. Entry instructions: rna.org/instructions

Looking for Religion Story Ideas? Our January 2026 column suggests religion stories "pegged" to anniversaries from Winnie-the-Pooh t Timbuktu. No kidding! theiarj.org/news/looking-f…

Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians celebrate Christmas with hot-chai hospitality. christianitytoday.com/2025/12/india-…

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop's mainstream apnews.com/article/christ…

Russian troops destroyed the buildings of an evangelical seminary in Ukraine, but not its mission. Rick Ostrander reviews “Serving God Under Siege”: christianitytoday.com/2025/11/ukrain…

As COP30 enters its second week, MDI is grateful that Fredrick @Mugira, a National Geographic Explorer and award-winning journalist , has shared his views on how reporters can be more inclusive in their reporting. #COP30 #ClimateAction

AI-generated music is no longer a laughline or niche tech interest. It’s topping Christian music charts. christianitytoday.com/2025/11/solomo…

The mysterious Chinese-linked cult that's taking over P.E.I. China-linked group, "Bliss and Wisdom," is buying up property at a rapid rate - and has accumulated $500 million in assets. @rcmpgrcpolice, officials looking the other way. Via Ian Dowbiggen. nationalpost.com/opinion/the-my…