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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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In Paris, an almost unknown chapel is drawing millions of tourists | 22/12/2025 | Le Monde | This article examines how an almost unknown chapel has become a touristic spot despite the country's secular agenda. |
A Lebanese Christmas in US keeps Maronite traditions alive | 22/12/2025 | The National | This article explains the influence of lebanese christmas as a means to strengthen religious faith and traditions. |
Religion continues to fade in Switzerland | 20/12/2025 | Le News | This article examines the growing influence of secularism in Switzerland. |
In Quebec, Islam is at the heart of new debates on secularism | 19/12/2025 | Le Monde | This article examines how a new secular bill will close prayer spaces across all colleges and universities in Quebec to strengthen secular values. |
After Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV may visit Algeria next to honour Saint Augustine | 19/12/2025 | New Arab | This article examines how Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Algeria to honour Saint Augustine. |
Muslim association to challenge Belgium's headscarf ban | 18/12/2025 | Daily Sabah | This article examines how the Ghent Mosques Association plans to appeal the Belgium provincial government's decision on banning headscarfs in schools. |
Belgian provincial government approves headscarf ban for students from next academic year | 17/12/2025 | AA News | This article examines how the Belgian provincial government has approved a headscarf ban in public schools for the next academic year. |
Educators warn about Canada’s loss of religious literacy | 17/12/2025 | Canadian Affairs | This article examines the rise of secularism in Canada in light of the loss of religious literacy. |
No More Crosses or Hijabs: Quebec Tightens Restrictions on Symbols of Religion | 16/12/2025 | The Global Post | This article explains how Quebec plans to tighten restrictions on symbols of religion. |
“We're better off building together…” PQ leader’s message to Quebecers | 15/12/2025 | The Suburban | This article examines the challenges faced by non-Francophone Quebecers in light of increasing secular initiatives. |
Village near Nice turns into festive Christmas attraction | 15/12/2025 | Riviera Radio | This article examines how the medieval village of Lucéram has created a festive Christmas attraction celebrating religion and culture. |
How a scandal and a socialist MP broke the French state's ties to the church | 13/12/2025 | Radio France Internationale | This article examines the controversy over socialist MP who broke French state's ties to the church to uphold secularism. |
Quebec's new secularism bill worries public institutions that serve halal, kosher foods | 12/12/2025 | CBC News | Quebec's new secularism bill, Bill 9 has caused major tension amongst religious minority groups. The Bill prevents public school from serving halal and kosher foods in order to uphold secular values. |
Austria joins France in banning headscarves in schools in 'clear commitment to gender equality' | 12/12/2025 | GB News | This article examines how Austria has followed after France's secular mandates in banning the burqa ban. |
Will France Return to Its Religious Past? | 11/12/2025 | The Trumpet | This article examines the concerns over France's potential return to religious past. |
Why Quebec’s prayer ban under Bill 9 worries me | 10/12/2025 | Broadview | This article examines how Quebec's prayer ban under Bill 9 has caused challenges amongst minority religious groups. |
'Preserve our freedom': Macron defends France's 1905 secularism law | 09/12/2025 | RFY | This article explains how President Macron has called for the defence of the 1905 law separating church and state to preserve secular values and collective freedoms. |
Liberals support Bloc move to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws | 09/12/2025 | National Post | This article examines the challenge against the Bloc Québécois' attempt to remove religious exemption from hate speech laws. |
French students have become better informed about secularism, but also more critical | 09/12/2025 | Le Monde | This article describes how French students have become more critical of secularism in France. |
Quebec tables bill to speed up permits for major projects | 09/12/2025 | CBC News | This article examines how Premier Legault plans to create priority projects in Quebec including Bill 9. |
Justice minister breaks silence on deal with Bloc to remove religious exemption in hate speech laws | 08/12/2025 | National Post | This article examines the Justice Minister's perspective on the Bloc Québécois plan to remove the religious text in hate speech laws. |
Dream Interrupted: The Rise and Fall of Quebec Nationalism by Francine Pelletier | 07/12/2025 | The Suburban | This article examines the shift to restrictive and values-based nationalism of Premier Legault. |
What is the religious belief defence? What to know about proposed change to Canada's hate crime law | 06/12/2025 | National Post | This article describes the challenges to the proposed changes of hate crime laws. |
Project to vilify Nehru main objective of ruling dispensation Sonia Gandhi | 05/12/2025 | The Week | This article examines the political tensions in upholding social and religious foundations in India. |
Birds of the same feather': Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan likens Jamaat-e-Islami to Hindutva groups | 05/12/2025 | Deccan Herald | This article examines the influence of Hindutva forces in advancing religion-based nationalism. |
Proof' in hand, Rajnath stands by claim on Nehru's Babri plan | 04/12/2025 | Times of India | This article describes the controversy over the rebuilding of the Babri mosque that has been rebutted by Congress and opposing parties. |
Bloc says Liberals 'fear backlash' from removing religious exemptions in hate speech law | 04/12/2025 | CBC News | This article examines the debate over political consequences and removal of a religious exemption for hate speech under the Criminal Code. |
Narayana Guru’s Teachings Still Relevant Today, Says Siddaramaiah | 03/12/2025 | Deccan Chronicle | This article examines the debate over the religious inequalities across India. |
United Nations called on to investigate CAQ's Quebec constitution plan | 02/12/2025 | Montreal Gazette | The United Nations has been asked to investigate the Legault government's proposed Quebec constitution, Bill 1, and the Quebec Constitution Act, 2025. Constitutional lawyers are arguing that it will infringe on the fundamental rights of Quebec citizens. The proposed constitution of the Coalition Avenir Québec has become an emergency issue at the UN. |
Statistics show young Canadians are returning to religion in a search for community and fulfilment | 02/12/2025 | CBC News | This article explains how Canadians are continuing to turn back to faith in light of the move to secularism. |
Conservatives blast removal of religious exemption in hate-speech laws as 'assault' on freedom of speech | 01/12/2025 | National Post | This article describes how the conservative party is opposing the potential removal of religious exemption in hate speech laws. |
Quebec’s new secularism bill faces backlash over religious symbol ban in daycares | 30/11/2025 | City News Montreal | This article discusses the impact of the new secularism bill on daycare workers across Quebec. |
Hindutva is soul of Bharat Hosabale calls for strict enforcement of anti-conversion laws | 30/11/2025 | Deccan Herald | This article describes the recent anti-conversion laws in India. |
Is Modi Redefining India's Constitutional identity through Majoritarian Narratives? | 29/11/2025 | Indian Herald | This article examines the debate over Prime Minister Modi's majoritarian narratives. |
Quebec’s Bill 9:eliminates public prayers, prayer rooms and face coverings | 28/11/2025 | The Suburban | The Quebec government put forth Bill 9 to ban prayers in public spaces and prayer rooms in public institutions. The restrictions also extend to religious food offerings in these institutions. |
Quebec plans to ban prayers in streets and parks; Secularism Law | 28/11/2025 | The Calgary Herald | This article examines how the Coalition Avenir Québec government has presented a new legislation expanding and reinforcing a prayer ban. |
National Council of Canadian Muslims considering legal action for secularism laws | 27/11/2025 | Montreal Gazette | This article examines how the National Council of Canadian Muslims is considering legal action against Quebec's secular laws including the new reinforcement under Bill 9. |
Quebec expands secularism law and limits public prayer | 27/11/2025 | BBC News | This article examines how Quebec is planning to impose new restrictions on public prayer and on exclusive offering of religion-based menus in all public institutions. |
A brief history of secularism under François Legault's government | 26/11/2025 | CBC News | This article explains how the Legault legislation aimed at limiting religious practices in public spaces. |
Will PM hoist flag on a mosque? Rashid Alvi questions Modi on Ram Temple | 25/11/2025 | Asianet News | This article examines the controversy over Prime Minsiter Modi hoisting a flag over an Indian mosque. |
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