Religions Around The World

In the early morning hours, monks can be seen walking on their alms round in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Showing humility and detachment from worldly goods, the monk walks slowly and only stops if he is called. Standing quietly, with his bowl open, the local Buddhists give him rice, or flowers, or an envelope containing money.  In return, the monks bless the local Buddhists and wish them a long and fruitful life.
Christians Celebrate Good Friday
Enacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in St. Mary's Church in Secunderabad, India. Only 2.3% of India's population is Christian. 
Ancient interior mosaic in the Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora
The Church of the Holy Saviour in Istanbul, Turkey is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church.
Dome of the Rock located in the Old City of Jerusalem
The site's great significance for Muslims derives from traditions connecting it to the creation of the world and to the belief that the Prophet Muhammad's Night Journey to heaven started from the rock at the center of the structure.
Holi Festival in Mathura, India
Holi is a Hindu festival that marks the end of winter. Also known as the “festival of colors”,  Holi is primarily observed in South Asia but has spread across the world in celebration of love and the changing of the seasons.
Jewish father and daughter pray at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
Known in Hebrew as the Western Wall, it is one of the holiest sites in the world. The description, "place of weeping", originated from the Jewish practice of mourning the destruction of the Temple and praying for its rebuilding at the site of the Western Wall.
People praying in Mengjia Longshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan
The temple is dedicated to both Taoism and Buddhism.
People praying in the Grand Mosque in Ulu Cami
This is the most important mosque in Bursa, Turkey and a landmark of early Ottoman architecture built in 1399.
Savior Transfiguration Cathedral of the Savior Monastery of St. Euthymius
Located in Suzdal, Russia, this is a church rite of sanctification of apples and grapes in honor of the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is located in Kyoto, Japan
It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. Fushimi Inari is the most important Shinto shrine dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice.
Ladles at the purification fountain in the Hakone Shrine
Located in Hakone, Japan, this shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine.  At the purification fountain, ritual washings are performed by individuals when they visit a shrine. This ritual symbolizes the inner purity necessary for a truly human and spiritual life.
Hanging Gardens of Haifa are garden terraces around the Shrine of the Báb on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel
They are one of the most visited tourist attractions in Israel. The Shrine of the Báb is where the remains of the Báb, founder of the Bábí Faith and forerunner of Bahá'u'lláh in the Bahá'í Faith, have been buried; it is considered to be the second holiest place on Earth for Bahá'ís.
Pilgrims praying at the Pool of the Nectar of Immortality and Golden Temple
Located in Amritsar, India, the Golden Temple is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism. It is a place of worship for men and women from all walks of life and all religions to worship God equally. Over 100,000 people visit the shrine daily.
Entrance gateway of Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple Kowloon
Located in Hong Kong, China, the temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, or the Great Immortal Wong. The Taoist temple is famed for the many prayers answered: "What you request is what you get" via a practice called kau cim.
Christian women worship at a church in Bois Neus, Haiti.
Haiti's population is 94.8 percent Christian, primarily Catholic. This makes them one of the most heavily Christian countries in the world.

Faith Without Frontiers: Christian Daily International launches global podcast series

Christian Daily International is launching an international podcast series, Faith Without Frontiers, on March 31, 2026, marking a new chapter in its mission to share stories of faith, resilience and leadership from across the global Church.

Hosted by Gordon Showell-Rogers, International Director of Christian Daily International, the podcast will release 10 episodes in its first season, with new installments published every Tuesday.

The series is made up of heart-to-heart conversations with Christian believers, many in leadership roles, from a wide range of nations and professional backgrounds. From Europe to the Middle East, Africa to North America and Asia, guests include legal professionals, humanitarian workers, entrepreneurs, academics, public servants and survivors of profound hardship. Their stories touch on justice issues, displacement, war, human trafficking, ethical leadership, youth ministry and public life.

“The podcasts are simply conversations with extraordinary friends about their amazing and challenging faith journeys, and what has shaped their lives,” Showell-Rogers said. “I’m deeply grateful for friends’ willingness to speak very openly, often sharing deeply personal realities.”

He said what has struck him most is the goodness of God in very diverse circumstances and contexts.

“What this very international series of conversations has in common is a sense of the presence of God, the work of God in often dark, sometimes funny situations all over the world,” he said. “I hope that others will enjoy the first series as much as I have enjoyed recording them.”

The title Faith Without Frontiers reflects both the geographical breadth of the guests and the spiritual theme that unites them — stories of faith stepping beyond boundaries, both personal and international.

It was not the only title under consideration. Showell-Rogers’ teenage grandson suggested the more playful: “Gordon’s Gospel Gossip.” “In many ways, that title captures the authentic, unscripted nature of these conversations between friends. My guests have all loved it,” he said. “But we decided that a slightly more serious title might be good – at least for now.”

While the contexts differ — from courtrooms to classrooms, from refugee ministries to national institutions — a common thread runs through each episode: perseverance and hope rooted in Christ.

“I am struck by the resilience of the human spirit and the resilience of the human spirit in Christ,” he said. “Some of the stories are deeply painful. But each person is continuing to trust God, walking forward with Christ and serving Him in remarkable ways.”

The podcast aligns closely with Christian Daily International’s broader mission to strengthen global Christian unity and understanding.

“Our overall aim is to help believers around the world hear one another’s stories and understand that we are all part of one body in Christ globally,” Showell-Rogers said. “I hope that as you listen, you will find yourself thinking, ‘That person’s God is my God.’”

He added that the stories may encourage listeners — perhaps particularly younger believers — to consider how their own professions and life paths can become avenues of service.

“I hope that something of that will come across when people listen,” he said, “and that people will feel inspired to walk with Christ, serving him in their own area, in the place to which the Lord has called them.”

Season 1 of Faith Without Frontiers begins March 31, 2026, with new episodes released every Tuesday.

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