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Pentagon's Alleged 'Bitter Lecture' to Pope Leo XIV's Ambassador Sparks Vatican Fury and US Visit Cancellation

A closed-door meeting at the Pentagon in January 2026 has strained US-Vatican relations, with reports of a 'bitter lecture' to the Pope's ambassador.

International Business Times UK

'The longest I held my baby for was two hours': the shameful role the Church of England played in forced adoptions

The C of E is planning to apologise for imposing unwanted adoptions on young, unmarried mothers, but some may feel it’s too little too late…

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What is the Avignon Papacy? Pentagon's Medieval Church Reference That Reportedly Alarmed the Vatican

The Avignon Papacy has resurfaced in reports of a Pentagon meeting with a Vatican envoy, where a historical reference allegedly raised alarm within the Holy See during strained US–Vatican relations.

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Pentagon denies threatening Vatican over pope's remarks on US intervention in Iran

Pentagon and Vatican envoys have both denied reports that US officials gave the Holy See's ambassador to the US a "bitter lecture," demanding the Church align with the Trump administration over Pope Leo XIV's criticism of the Iran war.

Euronews

Trump Faces Fury as Pope Declines July 4 Invite Amid Claims of US 'Threats' to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV's decision to skip the US July 4 celebrations in favor of a visit to Lampedusa highlights growing tensions with the Trump administration.

International Business Times UK

‘Made to scrub floors while pregnant’: Survivors speak out as Church of England plans apology for forced adoptions

The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II.

The Times of India

Church of England expected to formally apologise for its role in forced adoptions

Survivors of UK’s mother and baby home scandal welcome news after long campaign for recognition

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'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

International Business Times UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

International Business Times UK

Church of England to apologise for role in forced adoptions

About 100 mother and baby homes where unmarried pregnant women would be sent were run by The Church across England, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

How the Black Death in Europe built the foundations of the Renaissance

The Black Death, which happened between 1347 and 1352 in Europe, was a catastrophic demographic contraction that caused an enormous change in the demographics of Europe because of its deaths; by killing nearly half of the people living in Europe at that time, the Plague was also a major force…

The Times of India

He spent years investigating Opus Dei, a Catholic group accused of a vast conspiracy of abuse. Then Pope Leo asked to meet

Gareth Gore’s 2024 book Opus alleges decades of manipulation, which the group has denied. He believes the pope wanted to send a clear message

The Guardian - US

Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

Euronews

Archbishop of Canterbury uses first Easter sermon to pray for Middle East peace

Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to pray that ‘all people of the region receive the peace, justice and freedom they long for’.

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Archbishop of Canterbury uses first Easter sermon to call for Middle East peace

Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse in England, will also give special mention to those caring for others in society

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Courting the Church: The Battle for Kerala’s ‘Christian Vote’

As Kerala heads toward elections, political parties are once again reaching out to the Church leadership, hoping to secure what is often called the 'Christian vote'. But is this community really a unified voting bloc?

Euronews

Spain's Catholic Church criticises Noelia Castillo's death by euthanasia, saying society failed

Castillo's case had been closely watched since 2024, when a medical and legal committee approved her application because she suffered from a serious and incurable condition, with severe and chronic suffering.

The Independent UK

Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll

The poll led to a number of stories about a supposed resurgence in Christianity

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Poll showing ‘significant rise’ in churchgoing pulled over bogus respondents

YouGov, which carried out the research in 2024, said the data sample was flawed.

Euronews

Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments 'do not erase past'

Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse.

Euronews

Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally was installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March 2026, marking a historic shift for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history amid ongoing internal divisions.

The Independent UK

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury recognises ‘victims and survivors’ following historic installation

Prince and Princess of Wales attended her enthronement alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Teenage me could not have imagined this

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed to the top ministry role in the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Vatican urged to follow Church of England’s example on ordaining women

One Catholic woman says she hopes the Church is ‘paying attention’ to the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally

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