Religion Journalists

A global voice for accurate, balanced and ethical religion coverage. Members are based around the world.

[Read the Spirit @ReadtheSpirit]

Evangelicals + Catholics uniting for immigrant dignity? It's happening. @DavidCrumm reports on a truly historic coalition calling for compassion in 2026. @Pontifex https://t.co/AW0a9D3m6p #Immigration #FaithAndPolitics #Catholic #Evangelical #PeaceMakers

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

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 https://t.co/luP6VFYaK5

[Religion Unplugged @ReligionMag]

⚾️ Rituals, miracles, sacred days: New film delves into the religion of baseball 🔌

@bobbyross reports from Philadelphia https://t.co/9YG2Kusf4j

[The Associated Press @AP]

Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. Here's what to know about Good Friday. https://t.co/Yzp20h74KA

[Conrad Hackett @conradhackett]

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.
https://t.co/viEk8vu3eY

[Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter]

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!
👉 https://t.co/rWkCfZLXdl

[Andariya-أندريا @AndariyaMag]

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: https://t.co/3SHjfblRaQ

#Kenya #TraditionalMedicine #PublicHealth #Shakahola

[David Crary @CraryAP]

A look at Ramadan and how Muslims observe the holy month (from @AP Religion Team's @MariamFam ) https://t.co/0HpyxYipBw

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

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
https://t.co/FSKnmCSVrk

[Read the Spirit @ReadtheSpirit]

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. https://t.co/3vRh6thi8j #GroundHogDay #Brighid, #Imbolc, #Candlemas

[Read the Spirit @ReadtheSpirit]

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 https://t.co/JpTJmrmcOL

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

Photos show devotees taking a holy dip at Sangam during Mauni Amavasya festival in India https://t.co/T8UJujeTQy

[Read the Spirit @ReadtheSpirit]

Veteran journalist and author Bill Tammeus asks, "Will the thrust of news stories about religion change in 2026?" https://t.co/X3WUAVxufV #religion #spirituality #BillTammeus

[Religion News Association @ReligionReport]

Two weeks left to enter the 2026 RNA Awards! Submit your best 2025 religion journalism by Jan 31.
Entry instructions: https://t.co/UmQD3DI6F7

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

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

https://t.co/pMpQnk43zf

[Christianity Today @CTmagazine]

Amid rising persecution, Indian Christians celebrate Christmas with hot-chai hospitality.
https://t.co/WkNhWk2YYK

[Religion Journalists @RJournalists]

How Christian artists are winning over listeners and entering pop's mainstream https://t.co/275CI0L0Gy

[Christianity Today @CTmagazine]

Russian troops destroyed the buildings of an evangelical seminary in Ukraine, but not its mission.

Rick Ostrander reviews “Serving God Under Siege”:
https://t.co/4NdzfE3MPc

[Media Diversity Institute @MDI_UK]

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

[Christianity Today @CTmagazine]

AI-generated music is no longer a laughline or niche tech interest.

It’s topping Christian music charts.
https://t.co/IhQCIXyT0j