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Pope Francis Leads Massive Open-Air Mass In East Timor

Pope Francis celebrates mass in East Timor, emphasizing child protection and addressing abuse concerns in the deeply Catholic nation.

Top News · Sep 10, 2024

Child Abuse Scandals Hang Over Pope's East Timor Visit

When Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to visit an independent East Timor, he will confront a clergy beset by child abuse scandals that have been largely ignored by the deeply Catholic country's freedom heroes.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2024

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Jessi Ngatikaura talks faith criticism

What to Watch sat down with Jessi Ngatikaura to talk about Hulu's buzzy new reality series, including critiques that have already been made by some.

WhatToWatch · Sep 5, 2024

‘Throughout all days and nights, forever’: Could an 11th century contract prove the existence of same-sex marriage in medieval Spain?

In 1061, two men, Pedro Díaz and Munio Vandilaz, signed a legal agreement in which they undertook to share the management of the house and church of Santa María de Ordes – most likely the current parish of the same name in the Ourense municipality of Rairiz de Veiga, in…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Sparks Fury Among The Mormon Church, Who Respond

"Isn't that against their religion?" The post “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Sparks Fury Among The Mormon Church, Who Respond first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Aug 19, 2024

MAGA has a Catholic gender gap problem

Evangelical Christian nationalism is driving women away from the church

Salon · Aug 18, 2024

“It’s the irony of ironies – paying Zuckerberg to show people songs that are denouncing him”: Church Of The Cosmic Skull’s Bill Fisher puts politics in prog as he explores How To Think Like A Billionaire

He took inspiration from Steely Dan, Kate Bush and Peter Gabriel to take a shot at space-race moguls via what he calls “yacht doom” music

Louder · Aug 7, 2024

Lawsuit Over Alleged Discriminatory Refusal to Let Church Lease School Property on Weekends Can Go Forward

From Pines Church v. Hermon School Dep't, decided last week by Chief Judge Lance Walker (D. Me.): Plaintiffs The Pines Church and its lead pastor, Matt Gioia, looking for a new space to accommodate their growing congregation, requested a twelve-month lease to hold Sunday services at Hermon High School. The…

Reason · Aug 6, 2024

This Colorado Church Wants To Shelter the Homeless. The Town Won't Let It.

The Church of the Rock is suing, arguing that the zoning crackdown in Castle Rock violates the First Amendment.

Reason · Jul 22, 2024

French Church Knew Of Abuse Claims Against Revered Priest: Researchers

The Catholic Church already knew by 2021 of claims of sexual abuse against a beloved humanitarian French priest, the late Abbe Pierre, members of an independent commission said Saturday.

International Business Times · Jul 20, 2024