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Bishop suspended over church property sale dies aged 74

Former Episcopal Church Bishop J. Jon Bruno, who garnered controversy and a suspension when he unsuccessfully tried to sell a church property still being used by a congregation, has died at age 74.
Hans KÃ¼ng dies aged 93

Hans KÃ¼ng, a controversial Swiss Catholic theologian, professor and priest, who was once censured by the late Pope John Paul II, has died at age 93.
Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey

Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.
Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake

A judge has decided to throw out one of two charges against Colorado-based Christian baker Jack Phillips over his refusal to make a transgender-themed cake.
ACN 'dismayed' by sexual assault allegation against late founder

The Catholic human rights group Aid to the Church in Need has confirmed an earlier report claiming that the organization's deceased founder may have sexually assaulted a woman who worked for the charity in 1973.
Adult website announces 'huge changes' after New York Times exposÃ©

An adult content website has announced that it's enacting new standards after an exposÃ© revealed the company has been profiting off extreme and disturbing videos.
Liberal Methodists break from US denomination over white supremacy, heteronormativity and patriarchy

They claim to want to rectify "the imbalance of powers, principalities, and privileges that has plagued Methodism: colonialism, white supremacy, economic injustices, patriarchy, sexism, clericalism, ableism, ageism, transphobia, and heteronormativity."
Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules

British police interfered with a baptism service held in England due to the religious event having more people in attendance than allowed by recently implemented lockdown restrictions.
Pope's comments on gay civil unions were taken out of context - Vatican official

Recently released comments by Pope Francis seemingly supporting civil unions for same-sex couples were "edited" and not given "necessary contextualization," according to a Vatican official.
Biden says Catholic faith 'motivates everything'

The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden has touted his religious beliefs in a series of new advertisements released last week that will target religious television and radio outlets, in the hopes of appealing to religious voters.
John MacArthur sues California over church worship restrictions

Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church has filed a lawsuit against California over restrictions on indoor worship after the state issued a second lockdown order as part of its response to Covid-19.
Six women appointed to Vatican's previously all-male financial body

Pope Francis has appointed six women to a high-level group that oversees financial matters in Vatican City that was previously only comprised of men.