# religion

Latest news group about religion.

ChatGPT Brings 'AI Jesus' to Life in Swiss Chapel

An avatar of "Jesus", powered by ChatGPT, in a confessional answered visitors' questions on faith, morality, and modern woes,
Tech Nov 28, 2024 | 2:55 pm

Transgender Influencer Isa Zega Responds to Blasphemy Allegations Amid Umrah Controversy

Transgender influencer Isa Zega has addressed accusations of religious blasphemy that have ignited heated debate in Indonesia
Lifestyle Nov 23, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Pakistan’s Top Clerics Say VPNs Violate Islamic Law

Pakistan's top body of clerics has declared the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, against Islamic laws
Tech Nov 18, 2024 | 11:23 pm

New Hajj and Umrah Agency Plans Hajj Village for Indonesian Pilgrims

President Prabowo Subianto has announced the formation of an independent Hajj and Umrah Agency, separate from the Religious Affairs Ministry
News Oct 22, 2024 | 9:03 pm

Six British Nationals and One Norwegian Arrested in Indonesia for Alleged Cult Activities

Six Brits and one Norwegian were arrested in West Sumatra for allegedly spreading deviant beliefs related to the Mahdi
News Oct 18, 2024 | 10:25 pm

All Food Products in Indonesia Now Subject to Halal Certification, Imported Foods by 2026

Halal certification is required for all food products within Indonesia and imported foods will become mandatory by 2026.
Business Oct 18, 2024 | 5:06 pm

MUI Reprimands Ahmad Dhani for Blending Music with Quran Recitation

MUI criticized musician Ahmad Dhani for reciting Surah Al-Fatihah with musical accompaniment during a Dewa concert
Lifestyle Oct 4, 2024 | 8:54 pm

MUI: "No Pork No Lard" Label Misleading, Halal Certification Mandatory by Oct. 17

Businesses in the food and beverage sector are required to secure halal certification by October 17, 2024
Business Oct 3, 2024 | 3:21 pm

Indonesia Has Low Sharia Financial Literacy: Survey

Survey shows that only 28 out of 100 people in Indonesia understand the concept of sharia economy and finances.
Business Sep 27, 2024 | 2:25 pm

Pope Marvels at Singapore's Skyscrapers and Asks That Lowest Migrant Workers Not Be Forgotten

The foreign workforce of 1.5 million includes 286,000 domestic workers and 441,000 people in construction, shipping and maintenance jobs.
News Sep 12, 2024 | 7:07 pm

Pope Francis Praises Singapore's Economic Success but Urges Attention for Migrant Workers

Pope Francis commended Singapore's economic achievements but urged the city-state to remember its most vulnerable residents.
News Sep 12, 2024 | 1:05 pm

Pope Francis’ Final Mass in East Timor Draws Half the Population: How It Stacks Up Against Other Masses

Around 600,000 people or nearly half of East Timor's population gathered in Tasitolu's seaside park to attend Pope Francis' Mass
News Sep 10, 2024 | 9:24 pm

Pope Francis Calls for End to Tribal Conflicts and Fair Resource Management in Papua New Guinea

Pope Francis called for an end to the decades-long tribal conflicts in Papua New Guinea and urged equitable development of natural resources
News Sep 7, 2024 | 11:21 am

Pope Heads to Papua New Guinea after Final Mass in Indonesia before An Overflow Crowd of 100,000

Francis sought to encourage 8.9 million Indonesian Catholics, who make up just 3 percent of the population of 275 million.
News Sep 6, 2024 | 9:59 am

Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to Remain in the Hearts of Indonesians for Long

As the Jakarta trip comes to an end, Pope Francis’ historic visit shall remain in the hearts of many Indonesians regardless of their faiths.
News Sep 6, 2024 | 9:34 am

‘Please Bless This Stadium’: Pope Francis’ Visit Inspires Hope for World Cup Qualifier

Football fans were concerned about potential damage to the GBK Stadium, which was used for the mass attended by over 80,000 Catholics.
News Sep 5, 2024 | 9:29 pm

Pope Francis' Historic Jakarta Mass: A Call to Live and Listen to the Word

Pope Francis urged Catholics to embrace true discipleship by both listening to and living the Word of God during a historic mass in Jakarta
News Sep 5, 2024 | 9:13 pm

Quran, Gospel, Tunnel of Friendship: Pope Up Close to Indonesia’s Interfaith Harmony

Readings of the Quran as well as the Gospel of Luke give another touch of "unity in diversity" to the pope's visit.
News Sep 5, 2024 | 10:50 am

The Pope Urges Indonesia to Live Up to Its Promise of 'Harmony in Diversity'

He praised Indonesia’s relatively high birthrate while lamenting that in the West, “some prefer a cat or a little dog.”
News Sep 5, 2024 | 12:09 am

Enthusiasm Soars High for Pope’s Visit to Jakarta Cathedral

As part of his Jakarta trip, the pope met bishops, deacons, seminarians, among others, at the Roman Catholic cathedral.
News Sep 4, 2024 | 6:06 pm
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