Religious groups faced harassment in 192 of 198 countries and territories, matching a previous high from 2022.

The number of countries with high or very high social hostilities rose for the third year in a row; government interference ...

Despite the rise of science, technology, and secular thought, religion remains a powerful force shaping the beliefs, behaviors, and identities of billions. From ancient spiritual systems to newer ...

From August 14 to 18, 2023, I attended a Parliament of the World Religions in Chicago. The gathering drew together more than 7,000 people representing about 100 countries and more than 200 different ...

New data reveals the countries with the highest government restrictions on religion and where they are rising.

Audio is generated with automated technology and may contain errors. Humans wrote and edited the story. (RNS) — When it comes to going to church, a generational pattern is playing out in many ...

These religions, though diverse, share a common goal: to provide a framework for understanding life and the universe. They offer spiritual guidance, community, and a sense of purpose to their ...

A conversation with Jack Miles. Thank you, Jack, for participating in this interview. While I hope this conversation will result in greater interest in each of the beautifully designed and ...

Religion isn't only a legacy of the ancient world. It's still being written, sometimes by hand, sometimes by hashtag. New spiritual movements continue to emerge through satire, politics, personal ...

Apart from Muslims, the only other group that grew as a percentage of the global population were those who identify as having no religion, known as 'nones.' The report covered 201 countries, focusing ...