Priyanka Chopra Shares Family Diwali Picture
The actress posted a picture with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti to mark the festival of lights.
U.S. Religion News
Across the United States, coverage here takes in faith traditions, spiritual practice, religious communities and the role of religion in public and private life. This section reports on how these subjects interact with current events.
Hinduism
Trump Joins White House Diwali Celebration
President Donald Trump will take part in a Diwali lamp-lighting ceremony at the White House on Friday.
Latter-Day Saints
Live Poll
Should college teams be fined for fans' discriminatory chants at games?
UCF Fined $100,000 Over Anti-BYU Chants
The Big 12 penalized the university after fans directed derogatory chants at BYU and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during homecoming.
Islam
Live Poll
Do you think late-night comedy shows like SNL go too far in attacking political figures?
Jost Jokes About El-Sayed's Senate Win
Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost made a joke about Michigan Senate winner Abdul El-Sayed, drawing criticism online.
Other Religions
US Panel Urges Tying India Aid to Sikh Attacks
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom wants security assistance to India linked to its response to attacks on Sikh gurdwaras.
Catholicism
USCCB Promotes National Vocation Awareness Week
Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks marked the observance, which runs November 1 to 7, 2026, with resources for parishes and families.
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