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12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed

While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…

Dinks Finance · May 9, 2025

Share your views on Pope Leo XIV

We’d like to hear your thoughts about the first clergyman from the US to lead the Roman Catholic church

The Guardian - US · May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage for larger changes

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been picked to be the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church; he will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

The Conversation · May 8, 2025

Church Donation Box Goes Digital In Greece

Devout regulars attending Athens's main Roman Catholic church that honours a first-century saint have discovered a 21st-century update: their donation box is now hooked up to a digital payments system.

International Business Times · May 4, 2025

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

As demonstrators gathered outside, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 30, 2025, about whether Oklahoma can operate the nation’s first faith-based charter school. St. Isidore of Seville would be a virtual, K-12 school run by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the Diocese of Tulsa.

The Conversation · May 1, 2025

Pope Francis Saw Clergy's Lack Of Humility As A 'Cancer': Author

Pope Francis saw priests' embrace of the trappings of power as a "cancer" corroding the Roman Catholic Church, according to a best-selling Spanish author who travelled to Mongolia with the pontiff.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

Catholic faithful pay respects to Pope Francis as his tomb opens to the public in Rome basilica

Roman Catholic faithful have begun visiting the tomb of Pope Francis

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

‘I feel an orphan since the Pope’s death’ – Catholics at Westminster Cathedral

On Saturday multiple masses were held for Pope Francis at the largest Roman Catholic church in England and Wales.

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

Let Pope Francis’s humanity be a lesson to the world

Letters: Readers reflect on the life of the late Roman Catholic pontiff, who spoke up for marginalised and vulnerable people

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

Hong Kong allows outspoken Cardinal Joseph Zen to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

Zen is among the critics in recent years who have said the Vatican’s agreement with Chinese authorities on the appointment of bishops betrays pro-Vatican Chinese Catholics

The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2025