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Results of meetings in Rome in due course, says Cardinal

Cardinal George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, who led members of the permanent Synod for meetings in Rome, has said that the results of the meetings will be known in due course of time.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Bishop of Derry in tribute to Omagh priest who famously befriended Protestant clergyman

Fr Kevin Mullan, originally from Omagh, died on Friday

Belfast Live · May 8, 2023

Church of Scotland moderator presents King with Bible as first gift

The Right Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said it was a ‘great honour’.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Irish Catholic Church launches priest recruitment drive using digital and social media

The awareness campaign began yesterday – which in the Church was Vocations/Good Shepherd Sunday. While there is a worldwide shortage of priests the new awareness campaign around the year of vocations is specific to Ireland.

Irish Mirror · May 1, 2023

Failure to defrock Peter Hollingworth undermines Anglican church’s credibility, abuse prevention groups say

Organisations say decision on former archbishop, who is not accused of abuse, fails to reflect harm done to survivors

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

I Thought I Was Done With Catholicism. Then I Watched 'Mrs. Davis.'

The Peacock series is bonkers, but paints a unique perspective on Catholicism I had never seen before.

Inverse · Apr 29, 2023

Report reveals Church of Scotland's historical connections to slavery

THE Church of Scotland is the custodian of a multi-million-pound fund which can be traced back to compensation paid out to a family upon the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 28, 2023

Cuba Catholic Church says 'door open' to future talks on prisoner amnesty

Cuba's Catholic Church on Thursday said the "door was open" to future talks over the release of prisoners on the island following a meeting the previous day with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and top advisors.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2023

Pope Francis gives women historic right to vote at meeting of bishops

Five religious sisters will be allowed to vote at Synod but majority of those voting will be men

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

In Kerala, schism within the church is deepening

The perception that the Catholic church is uniting with the BJP is gaining ground

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2023