In a time when hate speech and fake news are increasingly fostering discrimination, the role of journalists and the media becomes critical - especially when covering issues such as religion, faith, and spirituality. What are the challenges for journalists reporting on religion? Is religion literacy enough to provide accurate and balanced coverage of religion? What are the tools available to journalists? The work of religion reporters shows how challenging and diverse religion journalism can be, in terms of contexts, standards, perspectives, and specific training. Nevertheless, there are some common features, including the intersectionality of religion with other social categories, as well as the skills necessary in dealing with sources and navigating how the journalists' own faith may affect their reporting. While the media are often considered responsible for fostering bias, stereotypes, and social polarization, religion journalists can play a key role in countering hate speech and the spread of fake news and discrimination, thus contributing to an inclusive society through their work.