Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Emperor performs ritual to report abdication to Shinto gods. Plus: Pagans react to Notre Dame fire; Irish city’s year as European Capital of Culture year delayed to reflect ancient Pagan calendar Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Church burning suspect venerated Norse Goddess. Plus: Druid ‘natural childbirth’ midwife in prison after newborn dies; Shinto exhibition opens in Cleveland Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: New Japanese era name draws attention to Shinto shrine. Plus: Harry Potter books burned by Polish priests; Aphrodite statue on display for the first time in Athens Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Shinto shrine seeks shrine maiden to perform services for anime figurines. Plus: Painting inspired by Dionysus removed from display following ‘satanism’ complaints; Canadian ‘psychic’ has witchcraft fraud charged dropped Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Pagans around the world celebrate equinox and supermoon. Plus: UK Pagan shop hit with firework attack after constant harassment; Rescue Centres to be built for victims of witchhunts in Kilifi, Kenya Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: 8chan user claiming to be New Zealand shooter posted ‘see you all in Valhalla’ before mosque massacre. Plus: Pagan author Raven Grimassi dies; Emperor starts Shinto ceremony series related to his abdication Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Wiccan community expresses outrage at Ilhan Omar’s ‘antisemitic’ comments. Plus: Bad behavior forces Japanese religious sites to reject foreign group tourists; Longevity of world’s oldest person attributed to Shinto adherence Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Memorial for witch-hunt victims unveiled in India. Plus: 30% of Japanese believe in kami, says survey; Most Japanese still offer cash at shrines despite QR code option Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: First Christian Witches’ convention coming to Salem. Plus: Greeks angry at construction near Acropolis; Conservative Christians claim Ocasio-Cortez is a witch leading attack against Trump Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Circle Sanctuary granted Ecclesiastical Endorsing Organization status. Plus: Japan to recognise indigenous Ainu people for first time; Appeal launched for Druid stroke victim to help him access stone circle Read more