Reno, CA…Area religious leaders belonging to diverse religions and denominations are holding candlelight vigil and prayers for yesterday’s Buffalo supermarket shooting victims at Saint Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church in Reno tomorrow morning. According to reports, 10 people died and three wounded in a mass-shooting incident in a Buffalo (New York) supermarket today afternoon, which […]
Vatican City…Pope Francis celebrates Mass with 100,000 faithful, united in the joy of Easter and in the message of peace brought by the risen Jesus. On Sunday, the celebration of Easter Mass in a crowded, sunlit St Peter’s Square began with the rite of “Resurrexit” on the parvis of the square decorated with 40,000 flowers […]
Reno, NV… Upset Hindus are seeking apology from American celebrity-socialite-actress Kim Kardashian West for wearing earrings carrying sacred “Om” in a photo-shoot posted on her official Twitter handle on May 23, calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada yesterday, said that hugely venerated “Om” was the mystical syllable containing […]
Reno, NV…Upset Hindus are urging Netflix to seriously reconsider hosting of anime TV shows “Record of Ragnarok”, which they have called as “highly inappropriate” as it trivializes immensely revered Hindu deity Lord Shiva. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Shiva was meant to be worshipped in temples […]
Washington, D.C… The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Township of Toms River, New Jersey, to resolve allegations that the Township violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by severely restricting where houses of worship can locate within its jurisdiction. The proposed consent decree, which was filed today in the […]
Washington, DC…. Two hundred and thirty-five years ago, the Virginia General Assembly passed Thomas Jefferson’s landmark Statute for Religious Freedom, laying a foundation of liberty to be enshrined in our Constitution and passed down through the generations. Today, Religious Freedom Day, is a symbol of that commitment — and a reminder that the work of […]
Washington, D.C…. The First Lady and I send our warmest wishes to all Americans as we celebrate Christmas. While our gatherings might look different than in years past, this Christmas, like every Christmas, is an opportunity for us to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and show our heartfelt gratitude for the abundant […]
Sacramento, CA…The California Department of Public Health today announced the statewide reopening of places of worship for religious services and in-store retail shopping. Modifications are required to keep Californians safe and limit the spread of COVID-19. Subject to approval by county public health departments, all retail stores can reopen for in-store shopping under previously issued […]
Reno, CA…Reno Buddhist Center will host its annual New Year’s Eve Multi-faith service. What an inspiring and positive way to welcome the 2020! This celebration is open to everyone in the community no matter what faith background. Many faiths will speak on the theme of “Compassion” from their traditions. We will also enjoy musical performances […]
Reno, NV…Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged all the Hindu temples and prayer-centers nationwide to hold special prayers for all victims, their loved ones, first responders, healthcare workers and others touched by the recent tragic loss in El Paso and Dayton. Hindus strongly condemn any and all acts of violence against innocent people. We are […]
