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African Christians, the Birth of Jesus and Christmas Trees
Understanding the meaning and community traditions of Christmas in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Mormon Mercy and the Mirror of African Faith
Nigerian journalists Prince Charles Dickson explores the reactions in Nigeria to the Michigan LDS church shooting.
Recipients of the 4th Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award announced in Vienna
The IARJ and the Fondazione per le Scienze Religiose Giovanni XXIII (FSCIRE) announce the recipients of the 4th Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award.
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"
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…
Deadline extended to May 3 for Piazza Grande Award
MAY 3, 2025, IS THE NEW DEADLINE for the Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award, launched by the International association of Religion Journalists (IARJ) and the Fondazione per le Scienze…