Religious Authority

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Mass in Hospital as He Recovers from Lung Cancer Surgery —————————————- Pope Leo XIV has continued some of his religious and administrative duties while recovering at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital following surgery to remove the lower lobe…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Congratulates Muslims on Birth Anniversary of Lady Zainab (peace be upon her) ————————————— The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has extended congratulations to the Muslim world, particularly followers of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be…

Shirazi World Foundation Calls for Economic Reform, Fairer Wealth Distribution ————————————————— The World Shirazi Foundation has urged governments and international institutions to adopt comprehensive economic reforms to combat poverty and unemployment, reduce inequality and ensure a fairer distribution of wealth.…

Mirza Shirazi’s Historic Fatwa Demonstrated Power of Independent Shia Religious Leadership ——————————— The historic tobacco prohibition fatwa issued on First day of Jumadi al-Awwal by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hasan Shirazi, known as Mirza Shirazi, became a turning point in…

Vienna to Host Conference on Religious Identity and Global Dialogue ———————————— Vienna will host an international conference on October 16, 2026, exploring how religious and cultural identities can be preserved while promoting interfaith dialogue, coexistence and global cooperation. Titled Religious…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Causes of Contemporary Family, Social Problems —————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has highlighted aspects of the causes behind family and social problems in contemporary societies, calling on seminary and university researchers to study the…

Religious Tensions Rise in Lithuania After Quran Burning, Threats Against Historic Mosque ——————————————- Concerns over rising religious tensions in Lithuania have grown following the burning of a copy of the Quran and threats targeting a historic mosque and members of…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Significance of Lady Fatima al-Zahra’s Sermon as a Summary of Islamic Teachings ——————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi emphasized the scholarly and doctrinal importance of the sermon of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her),…

Global Commemorations Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) at Shirazi-affiliated Centers ——————————————– Shirazi-affiliated religious centers and Hussainiyas in several countries around the world have held mourning ceremonies and religious programs commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of…

Imam Shirazi World Foundation Calls for Ending Wars and Prioritizing Dialogue on International Day of Peace ——————————————- The Imam Shirazi World Foundation has called on the international community to strengthen diplomatic efforts, promote dialogue, and work toward ending conflicts, warning…