Church
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Catholic Church needs to undergo 'housecleaning', says Mel Gibson
Actor Mel Gibson says the Catholic Church needs to "get back to basics" after years of scandals.
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Brian Houston steps down as Hillsong global senior pastor
Brian Houston has stepped down as the leader of the global multisite Hillsong Church, saying he will remain absent for the rest of this year as he faces trial for allegedly concealing sex abuse committed by his father decades earlier. Phil and Lucinda Dooley will be new interim global pastors.
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Pope Francis tells parents of kids who identify as LGBT not to 'hide in an attitude of condemnation'
Pope Francis has called on parents of children who identify as LGBT to "accompany" them and "not hide in an attitude of condemnation."
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Vatican official defends Benedict after Munich abuse report
A Vatican official has said it would be wrong to look for "easy scapegoats" after Pope emeritus Benedict XVI was accused of mishandling abuse complaints.
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Church's reputation is 'under threat' from negative media coverage
A "plethora" of negative news stories is threatening to undermine the good being done by churches across the country.
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New project to remember 'living legacy' of Scottish missionary who died in Auschwitz
Plans are underway to remember a Church of Scotland missionary who gave her life to protect Jewish school girls during the Holocaust.
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Sacrifices 'have saved lives', says Bishop of London
The Bishop of London has paid tribute to parishes, frontline workers and others who have made "huge sacrifices" during the pandemic as England prepares to lift Plan B restrictions.
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Church leaders involved in abuse cover-ups should apologise, says Catholic safeguarding expert
Fr. Hans Zollner's comments come on the heels of a scathing report on sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, once headed by emeritus Pope Benedict XVI.
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Pope asks people to pray for peace between Russia and Ukraine
Pope Francis has designated Wednesday a day of prayer for peace in Ukraine amid fears of an invasion by Russia.
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Church of England to increase minority ethnic presence in House of Bishops
The Church of England has agreed plans to increase the number of clergy from minority ethnic backgrounds who serve on the House of Bishops.
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The Church has a 'significant' abortion issue
A new study has found that a sizeable number of Christian men have been involved in an abortion decision.
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Vatican tightens Covid-19 restrictions, applies mandatory vaccination
The Vatican has made vaccinations and booster shots mandatory for employees and visitors wishing to enter the Vatican Museums and gardens.
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Former Assemblies of God leader George Wood dies aged 80
Wood died after a four-month battle with stage 4 cancer.
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Pope Francis speaks out against cancel culture
The Pope has warned against cancel culture and attempts to deny or re-write history through a modern lens.
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Welby calls for social care overhaul
Government reforms of social care need to start with the person and not financial costs, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.