Palace announces plans for King Charles’s Accession Council King Charles III will be formally proclaimed monarch in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace at 10am on Saturday Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2022
Queen seemed in ‘really good spirits’ at weekend – Church Moderator Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, spent the weekend at Balmoral. The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
Docs: Utah lawmaker told Mormon bishop not to report abuse A Utah lawmaker and prominent attorney for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints advised a church bishop not to report a confession of child sex abuse to authorities, a decision that allowed the abuse to continue for years, according to records filed in a lawsuit The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2022
Catholic Church launches search to find Ireland's most popular hymn Participants in the quest have thousands of hymns to choose from - time-honoured ones learned at school and from their parents, or more contemporary compositions Irish Mirror · Sep 7, 2022
Aliens are 'demons' created by evil powers to feed on human passions, say scholars Catholic theologian Dr Paul Thigpen claims that although he believes aliens are demons, which have been called 'corrupt and degenerate', they are still made and loved by God Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022
Vizhinjam forum to link up with like-minded groups Church leaders hold meeting with civil society organisations The Hindu · Sep 7, 2022
Wishaw kirks under threat as Church of Scotland unveils controversial proposals The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members. Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022
Vizhinjam protest: CM makes a scathing attack on Latin Church He inaugurates distribution of aid to families affected by coastal erosion The Hindu · Sep 5, 2022
'Change is necessary' as a number of Lanarkshire churches face closure due to dwindling numbers The Church of Scotland say plans are currently being drawn up to determine the future of congregations. Daily Record · Sep 4, 2022
Greek officials, Church, condemn ex-bishop's remarks on rape Greek politicians and the country’s powerful Orthodox Church have joined in condemning a retired bishop who claimed that women aren’t raped “without wanting it.” The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
Julia Jacklin, the Smith Street Band and AB Original: Australia’s best new music for September Each month we add 20 new songs to our Spotify playlist. Read about 10 of our favourites here – and subscribe on Spotify, which updates with the full list at the start of each month The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2022
US: ‘Rape club’ chaplain used faith, fear to abuse inmates A former California prison chaplain who pleaded guilty to forcing an inmate to have sex with him is facing sentencing in a federal court The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Who Owns More Land: Bill Gates, McDonald's or The Catholic Church? Land is the investment of choice for moguls. Bill Gates has invested heavily in farmland. Benzinga · Aug 29, 2022
Exorcist Irish priest to host event amid 'sharp rise in the number of people being targeted by 'evil spirits' He said he believed Covid was a “dress rehearsal” for the “great tribulation”. Irish Mirror · Aug 28, 2022
Reuters · Aug 27, 2022 With new cardinals, pope puts stamp on Church future Pope Francis on Saturday inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Church and influencing their choice of his eventual successor.
ABC News · Aug 26, 2022 Families of clergy abuse victims' new legal precedent paves way for litigation A Melbourne lawyer says "secondary abuse victims" should seek legal advice as a lawsuit continues in the Victorian Supreme Court.
Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022 Church members slam 'disrespectful' plans for garden at Scots graveyard Councillors will decide next week over a charity’s plans for a St Ninians graveyard, which objectors from a local church have deemed “disrespectful”. Stirling 4 Community (S4C) charitable community group’s application for a partial change of use of
Reuters · Aug 25, 2022 Analysis-Question of who might succeed Pope Francis to loom over cardinals' gathering Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world gather for events at the Vatican starting this weekend that could amount to a dress rehearsal for an eventual conclave to choose a successor to Pope Francis after he dies or resigns.
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2022 The battle to remain Palestinian in Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter A legal battle over the ownership of historic properties belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church has turned political.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022 Church of England appoints first racial justice director following slavery apologies This follows apologies from church leaders for its role in the trafficking and enslavement of African people
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2022 Newest US cardinal: A San Diego-based ally of Pope Francis This Saturday, San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy will join 20 other Catholic clerics in being elevated to the position of cardinal
Reuters · Aug 22, 2022 Analysis-Pope visit to Italian city spotlights need for rules on ex-pontiffs Pope Francis has quashed rumours that he plans to resign anytime soon but his planned visit next weekend to the Italian city of L'Aquila will underscore the Catholic Church's need to regulate the status of pontiffs who step down instead of ruling for life.
Reuters · Aug 21, 2022 Pope urges dialogue over Church-state crisis in Nicaragua after bishop's arrest Pope Francis on Sunday called for an "open and sincere" dialogue to resolve a stand-off between the Church and government in Nicaragua, following the arrest of a bishop who is a leading critic of President Daniel Ortega.
The Conversation · Aug 18, 2022 Behind the split of the Anglican church in Australia over gay marriage In the opening address of this year’s Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON) Australasia, Bishop Richard Condie announced the creation of the Diocese of the Southern Cross. In Bishop Condie’s words:
Reuters · Aug 15, 2022 Nicaragua´s Catholic Church says priest detained as crackdown intensifies A Nicaraguan Catholic priest from a northern parish was detained after celebrating Mass, the Church said, amid rising tensions between the church and the government of President Daniel Ortega.