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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

Scientists debunk drug church's claims

Scientists are studying whether a religious group successfully synthesized a mythical, potent psychedelic

Salon · Apr 20, 2023

Pope Francis gifts ‘Crucifixion relics’ to King Charles for coronation

The cross leading King Charles’ upcoming coronation will contain supposed relics from the cross Jesus was crucified on, following a gift from the Vatican on Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023

Hong Kong bishop visits Beijing in historic trip amid Sino-Vatican tension

Hong Kong's top Catholic cleric is due to arrive in Beijing on Monday on the first visit to the Chinese capital by a bishop of the former British colony in nearly 30 years, despite signs of new Sino-Vatican tension.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2023

Maryland attorney general challenges Archdiocese statement on clergy abuse report, says church can release redacted abusers

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown challenged the veracity of a statement the Archdiocese of Baltimore posted on its website about a report by Brown’s office detailing decades of child sex abuse and torture by Catholic clergy in Maryland and the church’s coverup.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

Pilgrims flock to ancient Holy Land church as Palestinian congregation shrinks

One of the world's oldest churches, built on top of a cave in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and festooned with golden icons, attracts thousands of Christian pilgrims every year.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

Arizona court upholds clergy privilege in child abuse case

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can refuse to answer questions or turn over documents under a state law

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023

No, Ukrainians did not set fire to an Orthodox Church

In Ukraine, fake news continues to fuel the information war. In recent days, a video purporting to show a Ukrainian Orthodox church on fire has appeared on social media, with captions accusing "radical Ukrainians" of arson. The claims fit neatly into a Russian narrative that accuses Ukrainians of persecuting followers…

France 24 · Apr 11, 2023