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Secularism Media Scan
This webpage offers a database of English-language news stories about secularism, beginning in January 2023. Users can search by date, country of origin, or topic. Top stories are featured at the top of the page.
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03 February 2026
Quebec minister Drainville is consultating on the province's new secularism bill 9 at the National Assembly. The new secularism bill strengthens secularism in the education system and public services.
By CBC News
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Title | Date | Journal | Summary |
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French Interior Minister Nuñez: 'I have no problem with Islam in France. But I fight those who use it to undermine our Republic' | 04/05/2026 | Le Monde | This article highlights the relationship between Islam and the French Republic. |
Katsina emir wants traditional, religious leaders to diligently promote peace | 03/05/2026 | The Guardian | This article shows the growing influence of traditional and religious leaders as custodians of Nigerian society. |
Harvesters’ Global Push signals rising export of Nigeria’s youth-driven church model | 03/05/2026 | Vanguard | This article highlights the international expansion of Harvesters International Christian Centre in Nigeria despite the growing sentiment of secularism. |
Montreal students at Dawson, Vanier colleges demonstrate against Quebec’s Bill 9 | 02/05/2026 | Global News | This article shows the growing protests against Quebec's proposed Bill 9 and Law 14. Students are advancing a broader effort to defend student rights and policies targeting minority communities. |
CEGEP students boycott class, protest Quebec’s secularism and language laws | 01/05/2026 | Global News | This article highlights the walkout by students at Dawson and Vanier College over the proposed Bill 9 concerned over the new secular measures. |
Orthodox Jewish prayer in Marrakech inflames religious tensions | 30/04/2026 | The Africa Report | This article examines the religious tensions between Orthodox Jewish tourists in the medina of Marrakech. |
Quebec, political Islam and democratic responsibility: moving beyond inflammatory rhetoric | 30/04/2026 | Seneweb | This article highlights the political movement of Islam in Senegal and the contemporary forms of political and religious inflitration. |
Muslim faith leaders back pope following war of words with Trump | 30/04/2026 | Hyphen | This article highlights the widespread support by Islamic faith leaders across the world following the Pope's condemnation of war and challenging injustice and inequality. |
Morocco Reiterates Support for Mali’s Stability After Deadly Attacks | 29/04/2026 | Morocco World News | This article presents how Morocco reiterates support for Mali's stability after deadly attacks. |
What Quebec's new premier was hoping to accomplish with her visit to Washington | 28/04/2026 | CBC News | This article highlights the influence of Quebec's new premier, Christine Fréchette, on the trade mission and the influence of religion. |
Algeria shuts protestant churches as Christians are pushed underground | 27/04/2026 | Christian Daily International | This article explains how Algeria plans to shut down protestant churches, imposing significant challenges of religious minorities. This move has been described as a restrictive legal and administrative system contrary to the freedom of religion. |
Moroccan lawmaker calls public Jewish prayers in Marrakech a ‘provocation’ | 27/04/2026 | The Times of Israel | This article highlights how Moroccan lawmarker is calling for public Jewish prayers in Marrakech in order to promote religious freedom. |
Western Sahara: Three Wrong Turns the World Must Not Take | 26/04/2026 | Modern Diplomacy | This article discusses the challenges faced by the United Nations Security Council in light of secular and nationalist movements across various unions. |
The “Social Death” of Muslim Women in Quebec | 25/04/2026 | The Rover | This article highlights the challenges experienced by Muslim women who are facing increase of job loss as a result of the secular laws in Quebec. |
Hockey is religion': Montreal fans pack church for playoff push | 25/04/2026 | France 24 | This article describes how hockey is a cultural and spiritual experience for Quebecers. |
Volte-face on Bill 96: Duhaime says he wouldn’t scrap language law after all | 24/04/2026 | Montreal Gazette | This article highlights how leader of the Quebec Conservatives promises to repeal the Bill 96 language law. |
Blood diamonds, crypto: Hezbollah’s financial operations in Europe serve as major terror lifeline | 23/04/2026 | The Jerusalem Post | This article describes the challenges faced by France in light Hezbollah's funding of its political arms and religious organizations. |
Boko Haram has killed more Muslims than Christians, no genocide in Nigeria — Lai Mohammed | 22/04/2026 | Vanguard | This article highlights the growing persecution of religion minorities in Nigeria. |
Investigation in France Raises Concerns Over Dismissal of Hijab-Wearing Employees | 22/04/2026 | Shia Waves | This article highlights a recent investigation in France over the dismissal of hijab-wearing employees at Elior-Derichebourg. |
France and Lebanon share 'cultural, religious and political links, dating back to the 19th century' | 21/04/2026 | France 24 | This article highlights the shared cultural and religious links in France and Lebanon in light of the growing sentiment of secularism. |
There's no guidance': Quebec daycares say new secularism law causing fear, uncertainty | 20/04/2026 | CBC News | This article explains how Quebec daycares are facing challenges in navigating the new secularism law. |
PQ denounces Liberals’ Milliard for wavering on notwithstanding clause | 19/04/2026 | Montreal Gazette | This article highlights how Quebec Liberal Leader Charles Milliard’s shifting statements on Bill 96 has led to uncertainty. |
States eulogize Charlie Kirk with new laws promoting religion and free speech | 18/04/2026 | Toronto Star | This article highlights the new laws on religion in North America. |
Quebec’s Bill 9: When Secularism Treats Religion as a Problem | 17/04/2026 | Bitter Winter | This article highlights the international perception on Quebec's Bill 9 and its impact on religion. |
Superior Council of Ulema Installs El Yazid Er-Radi as New Secretary General | 16/04/2026 | Morocco World News | This article highlights how El Yazid Er-Radi was officially installed as the new Secretary General of the Superior Council of Ulema of Morroco. |
From searching to belonging: Record Easter baptisms in France reflect personal journeys of faith | 15/04/2026 | OSV News | This article highlights the growing number of adult and teenage baptisms during the Easter Vigil in France. |
Christine Fréchette has been sworn into office as Quebec’s second female premier | 15/04/2026 | Global News | Christine Fréchette has been officially sworn in as the Premier of Quebec, promising to protect the French language and uphold secularism laws. She intends to pursue a humane and responsible approach to integrate Quebec nationalism. |
For these Muslim educators, the saga of Bill 21 is personal – but that law was not the first time that Quebec politics upended their public lives | 14/04/2026 | The Globe and Mail | This article examines the impact of Bill 21 on education workers from religious minority groups. |
The Significance of Mali’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara | 13/04/2026 | North Africa Post | This article highlights the religious efforts and partnership between Mali and Morroco. |
Dimitri Soudas: The secular state we’ve forgotten | 12/04/2026 | National Post | This article describes the influence of secularism across public schools. |
Pope Leo to become first pontiff to visit Muslim Algeria | 11/04/2026 | Kuwait Times | This article highlights how Leo XIV will become the first pope to visit Algeria. |
Benin leans into painful past to attract tourists | 11/04/2026 | France 24 | This article highlights how tourists are visiting France to learn about the popular animist religion rooted in Ouidah. |
Younger Quebecers embracing religion wasn't part of the secularism plan | 10/04/2026 | National Post | This article describes the growing sentiment of religion amongst younger quebecers despite the strong laws on secularism. |
How does Quebec’s new secularism law affect you? | 09/04/2026 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines the challenges with extending the religious symbols ban extended to daycares and private schools. |
Bill 9 raises serious concerns for the rights of Quebec women and girls | 08/04/2026 | The Suburban | This article examines how Bill 9 imposes serious concerns for the rights of Quebec women and girls. |
The fantasy of a “Muslim vote” continues to haunt France | 08/04/2026 | Quartz | This article discusses the controversy surrounding the French Muslim vote, arguing that this religious community is often exploited by opportunists, as noted by journalist Sonia Mabrouk. |
Canada’s notwithstanding clause requires guardrails | 07/04/2026 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines how Canada's notwithstanding clause imposes significant challenges amongst religious minority groups with the passing of various bills strengthening limits on the practice of religion in public. |
Quebec expands secularism rules to daycare workers | 06/04/2026 | HCA | This article examines how secularism rules expanding to daycare workers are raising concerns for religious minorities across Quebec. |
New secularism law is looming over Way of the Cross marches on Good Friday in Quebec | 05/04/2026 | Global News | This article highlights the challenges that Christians will experience after the passing of Bill 9 in light of their annual Way of the Cross processions in Quebec. |
Reps minority whip urges peaceful co-existence in Gombe community | 04/04/2026 | Punch Newspaper | This article highlights how the minority whip of the house of representatives is emphasizing the need for fair and justice among religious leaders across Nigeria. |
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