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Religion Story Ideas on the Horizon (July 2025 edition)
This second edition of our monthly "brainstorming" column offers 5 more religion-related reporting opportunities.
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Looking for Religion Story Ideas on the Horizon? (June 2025 edition)
Early each month, starting in June 2025, the IARJ will be publishing a "Religion Story Ideas on the Horizon" column as a helpful way to spark ideas for our colleagues.
Tips for Journalists: Reporting on Eid al-Adha Sacrificial Practices in Africa
Understanding Nuances, Gender Roles, and Terminology in the Eid al-Adha, the "Festival of Sacrifice"
Reporting on Eid al-Adha Around the World
From Dhaka to Dearborn, Muslims mark Eid al-Adha with prayer, charity, and community traditions.
Share your stories with the IARJ
IARJ's Executive Director Peggy Fletcher Stack latest message to Members is a call to share their stories about religion and faith.
The Sacred Responsibility: Reimagining Religion Journalism in Africa
How do we tell the story of religion in Africa without fracturing its fragile peace? Read more in Prince Charles Dickson's reporting from the IARJ conference in Kenya.
Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award. Last call to submit your works and be awarded €1,200.
The here is ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT for submitting your stories to the Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award.
Way Forward for Religion Reporting in Africa: Impressions and Suggestions
The IARJ conference "Reporting Religion in Africa - Rising to the Challenge", brought to Nairobi over 30 journalists to exchange best practice in reporting religion…
Resources for Journalists Covering Pope Francis’ Passing and the Papal Transition
ReligionLink's guide for journalists covering Pope Francis' passing and the papal transition, by Ken Chitwood.
David Briggs receives Lifetime Achievement Award
IARJ co-founder David Briggs honored for his long career in covering religion by the Religion Newswriters Association (RNA) with the 2025 William A. Reed Lifetime Achievement Award on April 5…