Religion & Spirituality

October 23, 2026 No Comment

Evangelical Association Urges Churches to Report Sexual Abuse Allegations to

The National Evangelical Association of Belize is calling on churches to take sexual abuse complaints

October 22, 2026 No Comment

Pastor Kevin Tzib case reignites attention to sexual allegations involving

San Ignacio pastor Kevin Tzib has been remanded to the Belize Central Prison after appearing

October 7, 2026 No Comment

Gospel Artists Arrive in Belize Ahead of Gospel Fest

Some of the region’s leading gospel ministers and performers are arriving in Belize ahead of

October 5, 2026 No Comment

Belize’s Archbishop Joins 400th Anniversary Celebrations in Bermuda

Archbishop Philip Wright is in Bermuda to celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Mary’s Anglican

September 30, 2026 No Comment

Church Senator Louis Wade Opposes Calls to Decriminalize Abortion

Church Senator Reverend Louis Wade Junior is pushing back against calls to decriminalize abortion in

September 23, 2026 No Comment

NEAB Calls for Police Action Over Viral Carnival Video

Meanwhile, the National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB) is calling for police action over the

September 14, 2026 No Comment

Belizeans Gather for National Day of Prayer in Benque Viejo

Belizeans came together in prayer on September 13 as the National Day of Prayer was

September 8, 2026 No Comment

Churches call for a filtered and cleaner Carnival Road March

The Belize Council of Churches is calling on Carnival organizers and participants to place greater

August 3, 2026 No Comment

Pastor Victor Hernandez convicted of rape and sexual assault

Pastor Victor Wagner Hernandez has been found guilty of two counts of rape and one

May 14, 2026 No Comment

Belize Cancer Society Pushes Back Against Roman Catholic Diocese HPV

Meanwhile, the Belize Cancer Society is pushing back against the recent statement issued by the

May 13, 2026 No Comment

Catholic Diocese Rejects HPV Vaccination Campaigns in Schools

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City and Belmopan have reaffirmed its position against allowing

April 28, 2026 No Comment

Belize Honors Archbishop Philip Wright

The Anglican Diocese of Belize marked a significant milestone yesterday with a Service of Recognition

February 27, 2026 No Comment

Belizean Archbishop Calls for Concrete Reparatory Justice

The Archbishop of the Church in the Province of the West Indies (CPWI), Belizean-born The

February 23, 2026 No Comment

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Attend CARICOM Summit

In rare form, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be attending the Fiftieth Meeting

February 21, 2026 No Comment

Religious Affairs Ministry Hosts Retreat to Deepen Church-State Collaboration

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is continuing its engagement with Belize’s faith community, hosting a

February 18, 2026 No Comment

Christians Mark Ash Wednesday, Begin Lenten Season Across Belize

Christians across Belize and around the world today celebrated Ash Wednesday, ushering in the solemn

February 16, 2026 No Comment

Punta Gorda Parish Marks 175 Years of Catholic Church in

The Roman Catholic community in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District, joined the nationwide observance of

January 14, 2026 No Comment

Punta Gorda Celebrates Our Lord of Esquipulas With Religious Observances

Today in the town of Punta Gorda religious celebrations took place at St Peter Clever

January 13, 2026 No Comment

Lighthouse Ride Belize Raises $1.4 Million for Catholic Schools

The Lighthouse Ride Belize fundraising initiative, spearheaded by Father Matt Ruhl of the Catholic Church

January 9, 2026 No Comment

Evangelical Association Slams BTL Deal, Warns of Telecom Monopoly

A sharply worded press release issued late this evening by the National Evangelical Association of

December 17, 2025 No Comment

Salvation Army Distributes 600 Christmas Grocery Vouchers Nationwide

The Salvation Army rolled out its annual Christmas voucher distribution today, providing grocery assistance to

December 4, 2025 No Comment

Salvation Army Hosts Annual Christmas Party for Hundreds of Belize

The Salvation Army Belize brought laughter, music, and a festive spirit to the Holy Redeemer

November 14, 2025 No Comment

Bishop Wright Welcomed Home After Election as Archbishop of the

As we have been reporting, Belize has marked a significant milestone in its religious history

November 13, 2025 No Comment

Bishop Philip Wright Elected Archbishop in Historic Moment for Belize

Belize is celebrating a historic spiritual milestone as The Very Reverend Philip S. Wright, Bishop

November 11, 2025 No Comment

Anglican’s Bishop Wright elected as the Church’s Archbishop in the

History was made as The Right Reverend Philip S. Wright, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese

November 7, 2025 No Comment

Salvation Army Rings in Christmas Season with Annual Kettle Appeal

The iconic Salvation army bell rang today to introduce its kettle appeal and the start

October 15, 2025 No Comment

Anglican Church Mourns Passing of Retired Archbishop Drexel Gomez at

The Anglican Communion is tonight mourning the loss of retired Archbishop Drexel Wellington Gomez who

September 23, 2025 No Comment

Churches Push for Stronger Role in Tackling Belize’s Social Issues

Belize has a long and storied history of church and state coming together to improve

September 9, 2025 No Comment

Cannabis Legalization Debate in Belize Intensifies Ahead of Caye Caulker

The ongoing conversation about cannabis legalization in Belize continues to spark debate, especially among the

August 26, 2025 No Comment

Catholic Commission Halts Participation in Consultations on Families Bill

The Roman Catholic Constitution Commission (RCCC) in Belize has suspended its involvement in the preliminary

August 22, 2025 No Comment

Motivational Speaker Nick Vujicic Arrives in Belize for Seminar

Renowned speaker, author, and founder of Life Without Limbs, Nick Vujicic, arrived in Belize today

August 21, 2025 No Comment

Foreign Minister Highlights Outcomes of Belize-Mexico-Guatemala Summit

Foreign Minister Francis Fonseca gave an overview today on last week’s tripartite meeting in Campeche,

May 8, 2025 No Comment

Cardinal Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV in Historic Vatican Vote

Pope Leo the Fourteenth is expected to be inaugurated within a week following the announcement

April 24, 2025 No Comment

Ambassador Pitts Signs Condolence Book for Late Pope Francis

Ambassador Dr. Candice Pitts visited the Apostolic Nunciature in the Republic of China (Taiwan) today

April 23, 2025 No Comment

Pope Francis to Be Buried Saturday in Modest Ceremony Outside

Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at 88-years-old, will be laid to rest on

April 22, 2025 No Comment

Pope Francis Dies on Easter Monday, Belize Declares National Mourning

Many in Belize are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday

April 16, 2025 No Comment

Belizeans Flock to Fish Markets Ahead of Expected Good Friday

Good Friday is fast approaching, and many Belizeans are out shopping for fish, in keeping

April 16, 2025 No Comment

Christian Reggae Band “Christafari” to Hold Free Gospel Concert Concert

International Christian reggae band, Christafari, will be performing in Belize City tonight at a free

April 10, 2025 No Comment

Belmopan to Host Free Gospel Concert Featuring Christafari

This Sunday, Belmopan is set to come alive with uplifting music at a gospel concert.

April 3, 2025 No Comment

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamat Hosts Belize’s Largest Annual Islamic Conference

This week, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamat is hosting its tenth annual Jalsa Salana, the largest

March 20, 2025 No Comment

St. John’s College Junior College Showcases Stations of the Cross

The Campus Ministry Department at St. John’s College Junior College (SJCJC) took a unique approach

March 18, 2025 No Comment

Rev. Louis Wade Jr. Appointed as New Senator for Belizean

Reverend Louis Wade Junior has been appointed as the new Senator representing the churches. Wade

March 5, 2025 No Comment

Christian Denominations Observe Ash Wednesday, Marking Start of Lenten Season

Several denominational churches within the Christian faith are celebrating the day of ashes, better known

February 21, 2025 No Comment

Belize’s Second-Oldest Church Destroyed in Early Morning Blaze

The country’s second-oldest church structure was destroyed in an early morning fire. At around four

January 17, 2025 No Comment

Nationwide Church Gathering ‘Exodus 2025’ Set to Promote Christianity in

Churches from across the country will gather in Belmopan this weekend to highlight their efforts

January 7, 2025 No Comment

Catholic Diocese of Belize Launches Jubilee Year with Grand Opening

The Ministry of Religious Affairs extended congratulations to the Catholic Church Diocese of Belize yesterday

December 5, 2024 No Comment

Salvation Army Brings Christmas Joy to Over 600 Children Across

The Salvation Army brought smiles and holiday cheer to over 600 children this morning with

November 18, 2024 No Comment

Council of Churches Thanks God for Safety While Supporting Flood

The Council of Churches issued a press release today extending heartfelt gratitude to God for

November 8, 2024 No Comment

Salvation Army Launches Annual Christmas Kettle Appeal at Battlefield Park

The Salvation Army launched its annual Christmas Kettle Appeal this morning. The official launch was

October 25, 2024 No Comment

Family Charged in Kidnapping and Torture of Pregnant Woman

Tonight, the father, son, and mother responsible for kidnapping and torturing a pregnant woman for

September 20, 2024 No Comment

Pastor Lance Lewis Clarifies Remarks on Sexual Assault Allegations Against

Pastor Lance Lewis has reached out to our newsroom to make clarifications on an interview

September 18, 2024 No Comment

Former NEAB President Granted Bail After Rape and Sexual Assault

Tonight, the now-former President of the National Evangelical Association of Belize (NEAB), Pastor Victor Hernandez

September 2, 2024 No Comment

Methodist Church Inducts First-Ever Female Bishop in Belize

On Sunday, the Methodist Church in Belize saw the induction of its first-ever female Bishop.

July 31, 2024 No Comment

Catholic Diocese of Belize Condemns 2024 Olympics Artistic Display

The Catholic Diocese of Belize has joined in the condemnation of the artistic display used

July 19, 2024 No Comment

God Cares Outreach and YBLA Donate Home to Single Mother

In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, NGO, God Cares Outreach, in collaboration

June 25, 2024 No Comment

Canon Flowers Scholarship Foundation Launched in Honor of Father Leroy

Today marks the one year anniversary of the passing of Father Canon Leroy Flowers of

May 28, 2024 No Comment

Belizean Gospel Artist Seeks Support for Trip to Atlanta Music

Belizean Gospel Artist “Dennis Requena” has been selected to attend the Gospel Choice Music Awards

May 13, 2024 No Comment

Belize Asserts Sovereignty Amidst Recent Border Tensions with Guatemala

It’s been a little over two weeks since members of the Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF)

May 7, 2024 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Meets Mexican President to Enhance Space Cooperation

Prime Minister John Briceno is meeting with Mexican President Manuel Lopez Obrador in Mexico City.

March 28, 2024 No Comment

Belizeans Rush to Stock Up on Fish for Good Friday

For many, today was the last day to get their fish stock for Good Friday.

March 28, 2024 No Comment

NEAB Calls for National Day of Prayer Amid State of

The National Evangelical Association of Belize is calling for a nationwide day of fasting and

March 28, 2024 No Comment

Christians Worldwide Begin Holy Week Commemorations

Today marks the start of the Holy Week for Christians worldwide as they commemorate the

March 28, 2024 No Comment

Hot Cross Bun Competition Kicks Off Easter Celebrations in Western

Western Belize is known for keeping traditional easter festivities alive. To kick start the holiday

March 15, 2024 No Comment

FFB Partners with Catholic Schools: Agreement Signed for Free Football

The Football Federation of Belize and the National Catholic Primary Schools Principals Associations have struck

February 16, 2024 No Comment

Over 30,000 Students Participate in “I Love My Catholic School”

Over 30,000 students around the country paraded under the theme “I love my catholic school”.

February 14, 2024 No Comment

Ash Wednesday Celebrated Across Denominational Churches

Several denominational churches over the world are celebrating Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of a

February 7, 2024 No Comment

Bliss Center Hosts Ecumenical Event: Various Religious Denominations Unite for

The Bliss Center for Performing Arts will be the venue for a show of ecumenism

January 26, 2024 No Comment

Annual Jalsa Salana Celebration at Majid Noor Mosque Focuses on

Today, dignitaries, politicians, and ordinary citizens gathered at the Majid Noor Mosque for the Ahmadiyya

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Partners with Love Foundation to Mentor At-Risk

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Belize has partnered with the Love Foundation to mentor Belize City

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Hosts Ninth Annual Jalsa Salana: Celebration of

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at community in Belize is inviting people nationwide to its ninth annual

January 25, 2024 No Comment

Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Opens Water Company for Community Assistance

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Belize has opened a water company to fund its humanitarian efforts

January 9, 2024 No Comment

Farewell to Bishop Lawrence Sydney Nicasio: Beloved Clergyman Laid to

Today, the Roman Catholic Church laid to rest, Bishop Lawrence Sydney Nicasio in a Holy

January 3, 2024 No Comment

Minister Usher Reflects on the Passing of Bishop Lawrence Nicasio

Minister of Religious Affairs, Henry Charles Usher, has reflected on the career of the late

January 2, 2024 No Comment

Belize Mourns the Loss of Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Sydney

The clergy in Belize suffered a great loss on New Year’s Day with the death

December 23, 2023 No Comment

Government and Churches sign agreement to bolster relationship

The government and the churches have signed an agreement to bolster the state’s relationship with

December 12, 2023 No Comment

Good Samaritans Donate Over 400 Food Hampers in Belmopan: “People

Today, a group of good Samaritans donated over four hundred food hampers to residents in

December 7, 2023 No Comment

Salvation Army Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner, Brings Joy to Over

The Salvation Army is committed to putting a smile on children’s faces each year at

December 5, 2023 No Comment

Hand-in-Hand Ministries Completes 500th House: Belize City Family Celebrates Early

Christmas came early for one Belize City family, who are moving into their new home

November 29, 2023 No Comment

March for Peace Takes Unexpected Turn: Religious Factions Clash Over

In an ironic turn of events, a march for peace has evolved into a division

November 28, 2023 No Comment

Churches march in support of Israel

Churches from various parts of the country gathered in Belmopan for a march calling for

November 23, 2023 No Comment

Religious Group Plans Peace March for Israel Amidst Calls for

Yesterday while dozens of Belizeans marched for peace in Palestine, a religious group was planning

November 17, 2023 No Comment

Government and Churches Disagree Over Belize’s Stance on Israel-Palestine Conflict

Tonight, the government and the churches remain at odds over the Israel-Palestine conflict that has

November 16, 2023 No Comment

Churches at odds with GOB over measures against Israel

Tonight, the Churches and the Government of Belize are at odds over the government’s measures

November 16, 2023 No Comment

NEAB says Israel has a right to defend itself

And while the Belize Council of Churches has condemned Israel’s actions, the National Evangelical Association

November 16, 2023 No Comment

Former Foreign Minister weighs in on religious aspect of Israel

At the heart of the deadly conflict is religion, as both Israel and Palestine believe

November 2, 2023 No Comment

Banquitas House of Culture Observes All Souls Day in Orange

The Banquitas House of Culture in Orange Walk hosted an event in observation of All

September 22, 2023 No Comment

Salvation Army’s Major Jonathan Kellman Bids Farewell to Belize

The Salvation Army is bidding farewell to its District Commander Major Jonathan Kellman. Major Kellman,

September 8, 2023 No Comment

Bishop Donates Laptops to Zion Park Methodist School in Rural

Today, the Bishop of the Methodist Churches in Belize, Bishop Alvin Moses Benguche, donated laptops

August 8, 2023 No Comment

Council of Churches Launches Investigation into Mervin Budram Allegations

The Council of Churches has broken its silence on the Mervin Budram saga, saying that

August 8, 2023 No Comment

Council of Churches Addresses Pride Week: Supports Celebration but Opposes

The Council of Churches says it has no issue with persons in Belize celebrating pride

August 7, 2023 No Comment

Church Leader and Musician Faces Allegations of Sexual Abuse by

The life of Mervin Budram – a church leader, a musician and a businessman –

August 3, 2023 No Comment

Well-Known Pastor’s Daughter Bravely Speaks Out About Molestation by Fellow

Tonight, there are disturbing reports coming out of Belmopan as a daughter of a well-known

July 21, 2023 No Comment

Belizean youths to attend World Youth Day in Portugal at

A delegation of ten Belizean youths will be headed to Lisbon, Portugal next month for

June 28, 2023 No Comment

Religious Community Urges Belizeans to Participate in Constitution Reform Education

Belize’s religious community is urging all Belizeans to get involved in the People’s Constitution Commission

June 20, 2023 No Comment

Saint John’s College Graduates Thirteen Students with Honors in Southern

Saint John’s College has always been a highly accredited school with a popular campus in

June 19, 2023 No Comment

Catholic Church ordains two new priests in Belize

The Catholic Church in Belize has ordained two new priests to join their religious community.

May 16, 2023 No Comment

US State Department Praises Belize’s Religious Freedom Efforts

Belize has also received positive reviews from the US State Department in its 2022 International

May 16, 2023 No Comment

LGBT group questions section of constitution acknowledging “Supremacy of God”

While the report from the US State Department has given good reviews on the religious

May 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize Receives High Praise in US State Department’s 2022 International

The United States State Department has concluded the Belize 2022 International Religious Freedom Report and

April 21, 2023 No Comment

Ahmadiyya Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan

To celebrate the end of Ramadan, the Ahmadiyya Muslims gathered today at the Masjid Noor

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