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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Algeria, media praise the 'historic significance' of the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV

Algerian media have recognized the historical significance of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Algeria, highlighting its potential to strengthen ties with the Vatican.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am an adult and I have come by choice,' Hindu girl runs away with Muslim boy in Saharanpur

A Hindu girl from Saharanpur has eloped with her Muslim boyfriend, prompting her father to file a police complaint, while the girl asserts her adulthood and the consensual nature of her departure in a viral video.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Ismail Darbar is not troubled by his son performing worship and putting on tilak, he said...

Famous music composer Ismail Darbar recently discussed his personal life, including his second marriage and the practice of both religions in his home.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Tale of a Mosque: The 'Two Minarets' Unite Worship and Knowledge in Qatar's Education City

The 'Two Minarets' mosque in Qatar's Education City symbolizes both worship and knowledge, featuring a modern architectural design infused with Islamic art.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Pope Leo XIV to make historic Africa tour of four nations in April

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon from April 13-23, 2026, marking his first major overseas trip and a significant milestone in Catholic-Muslim relations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

The Pope plans symbolic visits to Africa and Europe

Pope Leo XIV is set to visit four African countries in April, marking the first time a Catholic Church leader will travel to Algeria, a majority-Muslim nation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

The Pope Plans Significant Visits to Africa and Europe

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on historic visits to Algeria and several European countries in April, marking the first time a pope has visited the North African Muslim country.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria on April 13, the first stop of his African tour

Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Algeria as the first stop of his African tour on April 13, 2026, during which he aims to foster dialogue with the Muslim community.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Kerala Story 2: 'My Daughter Became a Martyr,' says the Victim's Mother while Crying

The upcoming film 'The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond' has sparked controversy, especially after the emotional testimony of a victim's mother during a press conference.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do you offer prayers? Salim Khan was upset with the question, said - it's not for show...

Salim Khan, the renowned screenwriter and father of actor Salman Khan, reacted strongly to a question about Islamic practices during a viral interview while currently hospitalized in Mumbai.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did victim Tara Sahdev say about love jihad?

The victim Tara Sahdev spoke out about her experiences related to the controversial issue of love jihad.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigeria Out of the Woods, Tinubu Declares At Interfaith Breaking of Fast With Governors

President Bola Tinubu declared that Nigeria is recovering from its economic and security challenges during an interfaith iftar with governors.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Ramadan: Exchange at the Breaking of the Fast

Muslims around the world observe Ramadan, marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, with an interfaith Iftar event organized by the Islamic Community of Penzberg attended by local dignitaries.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

That imam and Hannoun: "Call the minister to find out if he's alive"

The article discusses Izzedin Elzir, an imam in Florence, and his connections to individuals linked with Hamas in Italy, questioning his role in interreligious dialogue.

Feb 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Love beyond religious barriers in marriage

The article discusses the significance of Lent and Ramadan coinciding this year, and the potential for peaceful interfaith marriages between Christians and Muslims.

Feb 21 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hatred for Relationship with Imran Khan, GF Lekha Expresses Pain

Actress Lekha Washington talks about the struggles of dating Imran Khan amid social media trolling and hatred surrounding their interfaith relationship.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

IPCR urges unity, harmonious relationship as Lent, Ramadan begin

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution in Nigeria calls for unity and tolerance among Christians and Muslims as they observe Lent and Ramadan simultaneously.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ramadan, Lent: Kwara governor calls for peace, collective action

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has extended greetings to both Muslim and Christian communities on the start of their holy fasting seasons, urging them to promote peace and well-being during this period.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

In Monfalcone, the priest opens the church for Ramadan

A priest in Monfalcone has opened his church to Muslim worshippers for Ramadan, reflecting the intersection of religious observances in Italy this year.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Christians and Muslims: 'Fasting Should Make Room for God in My Life'

A discussion between a Catholic pastoral counselor and an Islamic theologian highlights the similarities and differences in fasting practices during Lent and Ramadan, which both begin on February 18 this year.

Feb 18 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hindu girl, Muslim boy... Tanya's insistence on staying with Sameer led her parents to douse themselves in kerosene

In Ajmer, Rajasthan, a Hindu girl named Tanya's insistence on being with her Muslim boyfriend Sameer led to extreme family conflict, culminating in her parents threatening self-immolation.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Muslim woman's Kanwar Yatra - Water offering, Maulana Rizvi outraged; watch

A Muslim woman partakes in a Kanwar Yatra and performs a water offering on Mahashivaratri, sparking controversy and opposition from Muslim leaders like Maulana Shabuddin Rizvi.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Burqa on the face and tilak on the forehead, Harhar Mahadev on her lips... A Muslim woman's Kanwar Yatra

A Muslim woman from Sambhal, Tamanna Malik, completed the Kanwar Yatra wearing a burqa, which sparked controversy in her community.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Avoid sin, repent...': Muslim women carry Kanwar, provoking reaction from Bareilly's Maulana

A video of Muslim women participating in a Hindu pilgrimage has sparked debate on religious boundaries and identity.

Feb 17 โ€ข 01:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival of Peace 2026: events promote respect and dialogue between different religions in Campina Grande

The Carnival of Peace in Campina Grande is a 50-year-old cultural event that brings together people of various faiths to promote religious tolerance through interfaith dialogues.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chairman of the Jewish Community Received an Invitation to the House of Islam โ€“ This Sparked a Surprising Friendship

A surprising friendship developed between the chairpersons of Helsinki's Jewish and Muslim communities after an invitation led to mutual respect and understanding.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why was the corpse removed from the burning pyre?

A young woman named Sana died under suspicious circumstances in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, raising alarms in her community after her corpse was removed from a burning pyre shortly after her death.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I want to change my religion', when the choreographer spoke, his father laid this condition

Famous Bollywood choreographer Remo D'Souza shares his spiritual journey and the dynamics of his interfaith marriage.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'I am not a Sanatani, I am an Ambedkarite,' says Akanksha Gautam about marriage to a Muslim boy

Akanksha Gautam, a bank employee in Uttar Pradesh, defends her upcoming marriage to a Muslim man amid accusations of 'love jihad' and religious conversion from Hindu organizations.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Hindu Girl and Muslim Boy... Conflict Erupted Before Wedding, Hindu Organization Issued Warning

A Hindu girl's upcoming marriage to a Muslim boy in Meerut, India has sparked outrage from local Hindu organizations, who are labeling it as 'love jihad' and threatening to prevent the wedding.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Did Saif Force Amrita to Convert? Concern for Children Stressed

Saif Ali Khan denies rumors that he pressured ex-wife Amrita Singh to convert to Islam during their marriage, emphasizing their mutual respect for each other's religions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tiger Shroff's sister in love with Afghan fighter, will marry in another religion?

Krishna Shroff, sister of actor Tiger Shroff, reveals her romantic relationship with Abdul Azeem Badakhshi, an Afghan MMA fighter, during a reality show.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

These are the 3 countries where the most religions coexist united (and all of them are in Asia)

The article discusses three Asian countries where multiple religions coexist harmoniously, illustrating models of religious tolerance and shared space despite global conflicts.

Feb 7 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani quotes the Quran, Bible to support sanctuary city status

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized New York City's sanctuary status as a religious obligation to welcome immigrants, drawing on texts from the Quran, Bible, and Bhagavad Gita during an interfaith breakfast.

Feb 6 โ€ข 23:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Gilberto Gil calls the priest's speech against Preta Gil 'aggression' during an event in PB

Gilberto Gil participated in an interfaith event online condemning remarks made by Father Danilo Cรฉsar, who faced allegations of religious intolerance for his comments about Preta Gil.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Pay R$ 4,000 and participate in an act with other religions: what does the MPF agreement say with the priest accused of religious intolerance in a statement about Preta Gil

Father Danilo Cรฉsar has accepted an agreement with the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) related to accusations of religious intolerance following his comments about Preta Gil, which includes payment of R$ 4,000 and participation in interfaith events.

Feb 5 โ€ข 00:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Deepak, who saved an elderly shopkeeper while posing as a Muslim, to be honored with 2 lakh rupees by Irfan Ansari

Deepak from Uttarakhand exemplified humanity and bravery by saving an elderly Muslim man and confronting hate, earning recognition and a monetary award from Jharkhand Minister Irfan Ansari.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Civic Education Lesson at the Islamic Center

A Milan school, Istituto Ettore Conti, faces controversy after planning a field trip to an Islamic center for a civic education class focused on interfaith dialogue, criticized by a local politician.

Jan 13 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"What grace to be able to be together": Cardinal Aveline with a rabbi and an imam in Marseille to say that peace "is built and learned"

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline gathered a rabbi, an imam, and other religious leaders in Marseille to emphasize that peace is fostered through dialogue and respect for differences.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:17 UTC

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