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‘I want it to have a future’: churches in rural Australia are struggling to keep the lights on

Dwindling attendance has seen a drop in the number of operational churches in regional Australia, and ministers say the church has to change to survive

The Guardian - AU

Pope extends sexual abuse law to include lay leaders

Pope Francis on Saturday updated rules on dealing with sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church, expanding their scope to include lay Catholic leaders and spelling out that both minors and adults can be victims.

Reuters

Tom Cruise's Scientology links, why Katie Holmes left and stars who STILL follow religion

The controversial Church of Scientology has some high profile members including poster-boy Tom Cruise, but many stars have left the religion for numerous reasons

Daily Mirror

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Spanish cathedral holds mass for victims of clerical sex abuse

Bilbao Cathedral in northern Spain held a mass on Friday to recognise and apologise to victims of sexual abuse by the Roman Catholic Church in the diocese, in one of the first services of its kind in Spain.

Reuters

Tourists can walk on site of King’s coronation but must take shoes off

Visitors to Westminster Abbey will be able to stand for the first time on the exact spot where Charles will be crowned

Wales Online

Visitors to walk on site of King’s coronation for first time – but in socks

Special guided ‘barefoot’ tours in Westminster Abbey will allow access to the Cosmati pavement for the first time in living memory.

The Independent UK

Ecumenical patriarch: Russian Church shares blame for 'crimes' in Ukraine

The spiritual head of the world's Orthodox Christians said on Wednesday that Russia's powerful Orthodox Church shared responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine but that he stood ready to help in Russia's postwar "spiritual regeneration".

Reuters

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Orthodox Church accused by Kyiv of Moscow links faces eviction

Eight bishops wearing robes and mitres went to the Ukrainian president's offices this week to try to stop their historically Russian-aligned wing of the Orthodox Church being evicted from its Kyiv headquarters.

Reuters

10 things you never knew about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death album

From trampolinists and human chicken legs to religious battles and, yes, that artwork, here are ten fascinating things you might not know about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death

Metal Hammer

Polish Church defends John Paul sainthood after abuse claims

The leaders of Poland's Catholic Church have spoken in defense of the late John Paul II's sainthood and of his fast-track canonization process

The Independent UK

Pope marks 10 years with podcast and a diplomatic row

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis marked 10 years as head of the Catholic Church on Monday with a podcast, a private mass and a series of interviews, one of which triggered a diplomatic spat with Nicaragua.

Bangkok Post

After 10 years as pope, Francis continues to reshape the Catholic Church

The leader of the world's 1.3 billion Catholics has steered his church leftward after more than two decades of conservative leadership. Opposition within the Vatican is fierce.

WEKU

German Catholics challenge Vatican with sweeping reform drive

FRANKFURT, Germany: Germany's Catholic Church has ended a landmark renewal project by agreeing a slew of reforms including blessing same-sex marriages and allowing female deacons, at the risk of angering the Vatican.

Bangkok Post

Colorado Catholic group spent millions to identify priests using gay dating apps

Catholic Laity and Clergy for Renewal reportedly spent $4m to out priests who use hookup apps and notified bishops nationwide

The Guardian - US

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Hillsong accused of spending that ‘would embarrass a Kardashian’

MP Andrew Wilkie has accused Hillsong of using church funds for shopping that "would embarrass a Kardashian".

Bangkok Post

Will the Church finally rethink contraception?

Could the Roman Catholic Church be ready to reconsider its prohibition of the use of contraception? The fact that prominent Catholic conservatives have felt the need to speak out against such a possibility gives some grounds for thinking that, within the Church itself, and under the protection of Pope Francis,…

Newcastle Herald

Why Catholic women want reform and inclusion

Catholic women say they are struggling to have their views heard and the contributions valued

Newcastle Herald

'I feel utterly ignored': Catholic women speak out on power, abuse and being silenced

Newcastle researchers have given a rare glimpse into the hurt and frustration of a crucial and silent arm of the Catholic church - its women.

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The Independent UK

Transgender pastor claims bias, sues Lutheran denomination

The Rev. Megan Rohrer has filed a lawsuit against the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America alleging gender discrimination and a hostile work environment

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes stands by blog post that says women should not become church ministers

KATE Forbes does not believe that women should become church ministers, her campaign team has confirmed.

Daily Record

Kate Forbes said women should not be church ministers and blasted 'feminist-power arguments'

EXCLUSIVE: Forbes said that having female ministers was to 'ignore God's plan for women'

Newcastle Herald

The Church gather believers at Civic for The Hypnogogue

ARIA Hall of Famers, The Church, are returning to Newcastle this winter to tour their latest album The Hypnogogue. The Church will finish their Australian run at the Civic Theatre on June 17, which follows a 21-city six-week tour of the US. The Hypnogogue was released on Friday and is…

ABC News

Abuse survivors complain of being shut out of church hearing into former governor-general Peter Hollingworth

Victim-survivors of church abuse say they were not given the opportunity to attend an Anglican Church hearing which will decide whether former governor-general Peter Hollingworth is stripped of his holy orders.

The Conversation

Witch trials, TERF wars and the voice of conscience in a new podcast about J.K. Rowling

One of the year’s most anticipated podcasts, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling, has just launched. Only two episodes of the audio documentary are currently available, with more to follow in the coming weeks.

The Independent UK

Mormon church fined $5m for using shell companies to hide investments from the SEC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission says The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its investment arm will pay $5m

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