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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…

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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

He has given first interview since his resignation

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

Mormon church rocked by child sexual abuse allegations in California

Look-back window results in nearly 100 allegations against the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Stable But Still Seriously Ill, Pope Francis Misses Start Of Lent

Catholic cardinals in Rome marked the start of the Lent religious season on Wednesday without Pope Francis, as the 88-year-old spent his 20th day in hospital seriously ill with pneumonia.

The Conversation

Abducting women: early modern Europe’s solution to marital problems

Post-Medieval Europe (from the 16th to the 18th century), was when the patriarchal family became the entrenched norm. In this context, arranging marriages for women was a very important social strategy for sustaining family, lineage, and the community. The last word on the subject was, like practically all other decisions,…

International Business Times UK

How Is A New Pope Chosen: Everything You Need To Know About Conclave

As Pope Francis, who is 88 years old, continues to battle health issues, the question of what will happen next for the Catholic Church is more pressing than ever.

Evening Standard

Minister: Abuse victims deserve change rather than lamenting and repenting

Home Office minister Jess Phillips made the remarks in response to calls for independent safeguarding in the Church of England.

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Evening Standard

Archbishop selection panel must not be implicated in safeguarding failures – MP

A successor to Justin Welby will be chosen by the Crown Nominations Commission.

The Independent UK

Former Church of England leader faces potential disciplinary action over handling of abuse claims

A former leader of the Church of England is among several members of the clergy facing potential disciplinary action over the way the institution handled sexual abuse allegations

The Independent UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury could face disciplinary action after damning abuse report

Lord Carey resigned as a priest in December following an investigation into the Church of England's handling of a separate sexual abuse case

Evening Standard

George Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action over Makin report

He is one of 10 people named regarding potential failures in handling abuse allegations.

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Thousands Gather In St. Peter's Square To Pray For Pope

Thousands gather in St. Peter's Square to pray for critically ill Pope Francis, expressing gratitude for his contributions to the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

The Independent UK

Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history

Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in history

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