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Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges

Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV to meet survivors of clerical abuse during September visit to France

Pope Leo XIV will meet privately with survivors of clerical sexual abuse during a four-day visit to France next month. On Friday, the Vatican published the itinerary for the 25–28 September trip – the first papal state visit to the country since Benedict XVI visited in 2008.

Radio France Internationale

Suspended priest on tiny Caribbean island turns to music to make his voice heard

A suspended Catholic priest has turned to calypso music to sing about abuse in the church and Gaza

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Pope Leo to meet clergy abuse victims during upcoming France visit

Pope Leo XIV will meet with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church during his planned trip to France from September 25 to 28, the Vatican said Friday. The Holy See did not immediately provide details about the meeting, which comes after the pontiff vowed to further efforts within…

France 24

'It Seems Fishy': Self-Proclaimed Apostle Accused of Staging 'Demonic' Exorcisms With LA Actors

Kathryn Krick's viral deliverance services at a Houston bookstore have sparked debate over the authenticity of her ministry, with critics questioning her methods and supporters praising her spiritual impact.

International Business Times UK

Monks leader in Orkney declared 'excommunicated' amid bishop consecration crisis

AN order of Catholic monks based in Orkney is being punished by the Catholic church after consecrating a bishop without approval from the Pope

The National (Scotland)

How Did Brian Doerksen Die? Christian Worship Singer Passes Away Four Days After Cancer News

Canadian worship songwriter Brian Doerksen has died at 60 in Abbotsford, four days after revealing he had stage 4 cancer.

International Business Times UK

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“Frets are necessary, like a baby walker that a small child uses to learn to walk. But after a certain point they can become restrictive”:How a Greek orthodox priest went viral by turning church hymns into fretless eight-string metal ragers

Armed with a Harley Benton eight-string, genre-stretching Fr Dionysios Tabakis sent the music world into an unlikely frenzy with debut album Paradise Metal

Guitar World

The Grand Mosque of Paris, 'part of the French Republic' for 100 years

Inaugurated 100 years ago this week, the Grand Mosque of Paris is France's longest-serving Islamic place of worship and a landmark for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who fought in the French army to its present as a centre of moderate Islam,…

Radio France Internationale

Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group

Churches affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X continue to offer the Latin Mass

The Independent UK

Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030

Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners

The Guardian - UK

C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge

General Synod hears that Project Spire has not been abandoned but staff have received ‘vile abuse’ from critics

The Guardian - UK

Will a Robot Give Your Next Sermon? Church of England To Issue New Rigorous Guidance on AI Tech

The Church of England is drafting guidelines for vicars on using AI, acknowledging its growing role in sermon writing and addressing ethical concerns raised by religious leaders.

International Business Times UK

Church of England forced to defend World Cup ‘hand of God’ prayer

The prayer was widely mocked online

The Independent UK

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The Conversation

Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the church and global politics

As the US celebrated its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV decided instead to visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

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Woman allegedly grabbed her own meal from behind a Church’s Chicken counter, but her exit didn’t go as planned

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International Business Times UK

JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, and a Catholic Nun Agree: Are UFOs Actually 'Demons'?

A traditionalist Catholic nun has claimed that UFO sightings are really encounters with 'fallen angels', aligning with similar comments from JD Vance and Tucker Carlson.

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“You could do a medley of It’s a Sin with The Final Countdown by Europe; in fact, I don’t know why we haven’t done that”: How the Pet Shop Boys took on the church with their most iconic, most “heavy metal” song

Hi-NRG meets Catholic orthodoxy - we analyse the Pet Shop Boys' masterwork

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Euronews

Lefebvrists answer Pope after excommunication as Redemptorist schism looms

The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.

International Business Times UK

'Dignity Comes Before the Border': Pope Leo's July 4 Visit Sends Message on Trump Immigration Policies

Pope Leo's visit to Lampedusa on July 4th is seen as a subtle critique of Trump's immigration policies, highlighting tensions between the Vatican and the US administration.

The Conversation

Why Pope Leo has excommunicated a group of conservative Catholics

The decision by Pope Leo XIV to excommunicate members of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is the latest twist in a long-running saga between the Vatican and this contentious traditionalist group. It is yet more evidence of the deep polarisation between conservatives and progressives within the Catholic church.

Euronews

Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinations

It comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval.

International Business Times UK

Traditionalist SSPX Defies Pope Leo XIV by Consecrating 4 Bishops Without His Approval – What This Means

The unauthorised ceremony at the SSPX's Écône seminary echoes the group's historic 1988 split with Rome and has renewed fears of a deeper divide within the Catholic Church.

Bangkok Post

Rebel Catholic group defies Vatican

ECONE, Switzerland - An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group has consecrated four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who had pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a “schismatic act”.

Euronews

Pope calls on Lefebvrists to halt bishop ordinations

The Pope has issued a direct and personal appeal, urging the traditionalists to return to full communion with the Catholic Church.

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