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Chaplain wins fight over gender sermon sacking
Bernard Randall, a school chaplain dismissed in 2019 after a sermon on gender identity, has won a legal challenge overturning his removal and ending a…
All members of rebel faction excommunicated by Vatican
The Vatican has officially excommunicated all members of the Society of Saint Pius X following their unauthorized ordination of bishops without papal approval. This decisive…
Rebel Catholics defy calls to return to the mainstream of the church
The Vatican has excommunicated the priests of the Society of St. Pius X, a traditionalist Catholic group opposing reforms from the Second Vatican Council. This…
Catholic rebels say another pope will welcome them back
The Society of St Pius X was excommunicated by the Vatican after ordaining four bishops without papal approval, further straining its relationship with the Catholic…
Catholic sect defies Pope by ordaining conservative bishops
The ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) ordained four bishops without papal approval in a July 1 ceremony in Ecône, Switzerland, defying Pope Leo…
Breakaway Catholics Defy Pope Leo XIV
The Society of St Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the ceremony illicit and excommunicate those involved. This…
Pope warns of schism over bishops
Pope Leo has urged the Society of St Pius X not to consecrate four bishops without papal approval, warning that such an act would cause…
Rebel Catholics consecrate four bishops
A traditionalist Catholic faction linked to the Society of St Pius X is consecrating four bishops in Switzerland today without papal approval. This act defies…
Pope Exalts First U.S. Saint for Care of Migrants
Pope Leo XIV visited the birthplace of Mother Frances Cabrini in northern Italy, honoring the first American saint and highlighting her dedication to supporting migrants.…
Priest tipped to become ‘illicit’ bishop
Father Michael Mary, leader of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, is scheduled for an unauthorized episcopal consecration on Papa Stronsay, Scotland, which defies…
Southern Baptists advance female pastor ban
The Southern Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly to advance a constitutional amendment that would formally ban female pastors, requiring a second supermajority vote next year to…
Cardinal McElroy Fires D.C. Exorcist Over UFOs-Demons Claims
Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti from his role as exorcist for the Archdiocese of Washington after Rossetti publicly suggested that many UFO…
Southern Baptists weigh issue that won’t go away
Southern Baptists will vote on a constitutional amendment that would prohibit churches from appointing women to any pastoral roles, extending current restrictions beyond senior pastors.…
Priest Who Said Aliens Were Demons Is Ousted as Exorcist
Cardinal Robert McElroy has removed Monsignor Stephen Rossetti from his position as an exorcist in the Washington archdiocese due to Rossetti's public claims linking U.F.O.…
European bans threaten the practice of brit milah
Authorities in Belgium, Austria, and Switzerland have opened criminal investigations into mohalim for continuing the practice of direct Metzitzah B’peh during brit milah, with Belgium…
Pope Leo Appoints First Lay Woman to Top Vatican Media Role
Pope Leo has appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the new head of the Vatican’s communications department, making her the first laywoman to lead a dicastery…
Pope to Highlight Migration and Youth on Spanish Visit
Pope Leo will visit Spain for the first papal trip in 15 years, including stops in major cities, a historic address to the Spanish parliament,…
Pope Leo Apologises for Vatican’s Historic Role in Slavery
Pope Leo issued a formal apology acknowledging the Vatican’s historical endorsement of slavery and its delayed condemnation of the practice in his first encyclical, Magnifica…
Pope saw an Africa that is a denominational battleground
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola highlighted the Catholic Church’s increasing focus on Africa amid the rapid rise of Pentecostal and evangelical denominations challenging its…
Haj and Umrah Season Visa Issuance Timetable Announced
The Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah will start issuing Umrah visas on May 31, with pilgrims able to obtain permits through the Nusuk app…
Inside Britain’s secretive Plymouth Brethren religion’s pet purge controversy
The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has ordered its 55,000 members worldwide to remove all pets from their homes following a dog bite incident involving the…
The raucous and roundabout story of Reform Judaism
Reform Judaism congregations in cities like Tel Aviv and Cleveland have increasingly incorporated traditional practices such as Hebrew services, kippah-wearing, and kosher observance, contrasting with…
Student could be ‘Zillennial’ saint
Pedro Ballester, a 21-year-old chemical engineering student from Manchester who died in 2018 after battling cancer, is now being considered for sainthood by the Roman…
Zarathosht-no-Diso: Undoing Misperceptions
Zartosht No-Diso, observed on May 22, 2026, commemorates the death anniversary of the prophet Asho Zarathustra, founder of Zoroastrianism, who is believed to have absorbed…
Vatican Issues Final Warning to Breakaway Group
The Vatican has warned the Society of St. Pius X that its plan to consecrate four bishops without papal approval on July 1 will result…
Pope’s visit has revealed how vital Africa is to Catholicism
Pope Leo XIV completed his longest papal trip by visiting several African countries, focusing on issues like corruption, exploitation, and interfaith dialogue. This visit highlights…
Catholics Nationwide View Pope Leo XIV Positively in First Year of Papacy
Pope Leo XIV has garnered widespread approval among American Catholics during his first year as pope, praised for his approachable style and strong emphasis on…
Pope Promotes Former Immigrant Clergy Opposed to Trump Policies
Pope Leo appointed Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala to lead the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and named Rev. Robert Boxie III as a new bishop, both known for…
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Bishops Vocal on Church-Trump Conflicts
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new bishops in the United States, including Rev. Gary R. Studniewski as auxiliary bishop of Washington and Robert Boxie III,…
Navigating Jewish Identity and Marriage Approval Challenges
Rachel Phillips overcame initial rejection by the Hof Hasharon Rabbinate of her Jewish status and marriage eligibility by presenting extensive genealogical evidence and securing support…