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Pope Francis dies aged 88 after double pneumonia battle

Pope Francis spent 12 years at the helm of the Catholic Church

The Independent UK

Make Christianity cool again: Why Gen Z is flocking to church

LET’S UNPACK THAT: As a new report suggests that the number of young churchgoers has quadrupled, Helen Coffey investigates this potential UK spiritual revival – and asks why the next generation is more likely to be keeping the faith

The Independent UK

Vance And Francis: Divergent Values But Shared Ideas

Pope Francis is the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics who preaches for a more open church and empathy for migrants.

International Business Times

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Members of burned LA church bear a cross through their devastated neighborhood to mark Good Friday

The Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades burned down in wildfires that devastated much of Los Angeles in January

The Independent UK

An atheist tries MAGA's big prayer app

Endorsed by Gwen Stefani and Russell Brand, Hallow's take on religion is the opiate of MAGA

Salon

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mormon church over how it uses donations

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints investment arm misused hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations by investing the money instead of using it for charitable purposes

The Independent UK

Pope Francis and Laudato Si’: an ecological turning point for the Catholic Church

On May 24, 2015, Pope Francis signed his encyclical Laudato Si’ – “Praise be to you” in medieval Italian. This letter to Roman Catholic bishops was no half measure: it took many Catholics by surprise with its uncompromising conclusions and call for an in-depth transformation of our lifestyles. In France, it…

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What Is Opus Dei and Why Are 43 Argentinian Women Suing The Secretive Catholic Group

Opus Dei, an ultra religious Catholic institution, is being accused of using false promises of a better life to coerce 43 children into slavery and seclusion.

International Business Times UK

Scarlett Johansson's fisherman sandals are the only shoes that matter this spring

She wore socks and sandals in the chicest way possible

Woman & Home

These Catholic women in France are striking for greater equality and influence within the Church

To highlight the importance of women's role in the Church, a Catholic feminist organisation is calling on women to go on strike during the 40 days of Lent.

Euronews

Oklahoma man accused of murdering priest is ‘Trump fan who wants to make church great again’

Gary Hermesch, charged with first degree murder over the fatal shooting of Father Arul Sarasala, reportedly wrote to his local paper in praise of the president

The Independent UK

Why the Catholic Church isn’t happy about relics of Carlo Acutis being sold online

Carlo Acutis relics are being sold online. The Catholic Church isn’t happy

The Independent UK

Kenya President Still Handing Cash To Churches Despite His Own Ban

Kenya's President William Ruto sparked protests recently after donating some $150,000 to a Nairobi church just months after saying such hand-outs fuelled corruption.

International Business Times

Justin Welby’s forgiveness of Church sex offender shows still further lack of judgement

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As regards safeguarding, the Church of England is in no better state than when Justin Welby became Archbishop of Canterbury in 2013. His interview with Laura Kuenssberg, in which he said he would forgive the serial abuser John Smyth if he were still alive, shows a…

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Evening Standard

Justin Welby: I might preach in future but hope to never be on telly again

The former archbishop of Canterbury also said he can see the Anglican Communion splitting.

The Independent UK

Justin Welby says he forgives Church of England abuser John Smyth

Justin Welby says he would forgive serial Church of England abuser John Smyth if he was alive

The Independent UK

Justin Welby condemned for saying he would forgive serial abuser John Smyth if he was alive

Bishop of Newcastle condemns former archbishop of Canterbury, who also admitted ‘deep sense of personal failure’ about handling of allegations against Church’s most prolific abuser

Evening Standard

Justin Welby: I forgive John Smyth but feel deep sense of failure over abuse scandal

The former archbishop of Canterbury has given his first interview since his resignation.

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The Independent UK

Justin Welby says he forgives abuser Smyth and tells of ‘personal failure’

The former archbishop of Canterbury has given his first interview since his resignation.

The Independent UK

Justin Welby ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations in church

He has given first interview since his resignation

Evening Standard

Welby was ‘overwhelmed’ by number of child abuse allegations he was informed of

The former archbishop of Canterbury made the comments during his first interview since his resignation.

International Business Times

Japan Court Orders 'Moonies' Church Be Stripped Of Legal Recognition

A Japanese court ordered on Tuesday that a religious sect be stripped of official recognition, the government said, in the wake of the assassination of ex-premier Shinzo Abe.

Evening Standard

Lords back lifting of ban on Catholics representing King at Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Bill received universal praise during its second reading in the House of Lords.

Al Jazeera

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of Catholic church in hospital

The leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is recovering from double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital.

International Business Times

Hospitalised Pope Marks 12 Years In Job With Future Uncertain

Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.

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