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'It Seems Fishy': Self-Proclaimed Apostle Accused of Staging 'Demonic' Exorcisms With LA Actors

Kathryn Krick's viral deliverance services at a Houston bookstore have sparked debate over the authenticity of her ministry, with critics questioning her methods and supporters praising her spiritual impact.

International Business Times UK

Monks leader in Orkney declared 'excommunicated' amid bishop consecration crisis

AN order of Catholic monks based in Orkney is being punished by the Catholic church after consecrating a bishop without approval from the Pope

The National (Scotland)

How Did Brian Doerksen Die? Christian Worship Singer Passes Away Four Days After Cancer News

Canadian worship songwriter Brian Doerksen has died at 60 in Abbotsford, four days after revealing he had stage 4 cancer.

International Business Times UK

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“Frets are necessary, like a baby walker that a small child uses to learn to walk. But after a certain point they can become restrictive”:How a Greek orthodox priest went viral by turning church hymns into fretless eight-string metal ragers

Armed with a Harley Benton eight-string, genre-stretching Fr Dionysios Tabakis sent the music world into an unlikely frenzy with debut album Paradise Metal

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The Grand Mosque of Paris, 'part of the French Republic' for 100 years

Inaugurated 100 years ago this week, the Grand Mosque of Paris is France's longest-serving Islamic place of worship and a landmark for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who fought in the French army to its present as a centre of moderate Islam,…

Radio France Internationale

Traditionalist Catholics face a difficult choice after Vatican cuts off breakaway group

Churches affiliated with the Society of St. Pius X continue to offer the Latin Mass

The Independent UK

Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030

Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners

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C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge

General Synod hears that Project Spire has not been abandoned but staff have received ‘vile abuse’ from critics

The Guardian - UK

Will a Robot Give Your Next Sermon? Church of England To Issue New Rigorous Guidance on AI Tech

The Church of England is drafting guidelines for vicars on using AI, acknowledging its growing role in sermon writing and addressing ethical concerns raised by religious leaders.

International Business Times UK

Church of England forced to defend World Cup ‘hand of God’ prayer

The prayer was widely mocked online

The Independent UK

Why Pope Leo’s visit to Lampedusa matters for migrants, the church and global politics

As the US celebrated its 250th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV decided instead to visit the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.

The Conversation

Woman allegedly grabbed her own meal from behind a Church’s Chicken counter, but her exit didn’t go as planned

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JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, and a Catholic Nun Agree: Are UFOs Actually 'Demons'?

A traditionalist Catholic nun has claimed that UFO sightings are really encounters with 'fallen angels', aligning with similar comments from JD Vance and Tucker Carlson.

International Business Times UK

“You could do a medley of It’s a Sin with The Final Countdown by Europe; in fact, I don’t know why we haven’t done that”: How the Pet Shop Boys took on the church with their most iconic, most “heavy metal” song

Hi-NRG meets Catholic orthodoxy - we analyse the Pet Shop Boys' masterwork

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Lefebvrists answer Pope after excommunication as Redemptorist schism looms

The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.

International Business Times UK

'Dignity Comes Before the Border': Pope Leo's July 4 Visit Sends Message on Trump Immigration Policies

Pope Leo's visit to Lampedusa on July 4th is seen as a subtle critique of Trump's immigration policies, highlighting tensions between the Vatican and the US administration.

The Conversation

Why Pope Leo has excommunicated a group of conservative Catholics

The decision by Pope Leo XIV to excommunicate members of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) is the latest twist in a long-running saga between the Vatican and this contentious traditionalist group. It is yet more evidence of the deep polarisation between conservatives and progressives within the Catholic church.

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Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinations

It comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval.

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Traditionalist SSPX Defies Pope Leo XIV by Consecrating 4 Bishops Without His Approval – What This Means

The unauthorised ceremony at the SSPX's Écône seminary echoes the group's historic 1988 split with Rome and has renewed fears of a deeper divide within the Catholic Church.

Bangkok Post

Rebel Catholic group defies Vatican

ECONE, Switzerland - An ultra-traditionalist breakaway Catholic group has consecrated four new bishops in defiance of Pope Leo XIV, who had pleaded with them to turn back from what he called a “schismatic act”.

Euronews

Pope calls on Lefebvrists to halt bishop ordinations

The Pope has issued a direct and personal appeal, urging the traditionalists to return to full communion with the Catholic Church.

International Business Times UK

Padre Pio Statue Appears to 'Weep Tears of Blood': Miracle or Hoax?

A statue of Saint Padre Pio in southern Italy reportedly shed a tear of blood, sparking debate between faith and skepticism. The Catholic Church is investigating the phenomenon for a possible natural explanation.

International Business Times UK

UFO Movie Disclosure Day Branded 'Scientology in Disguise' Over Striking Links to Church Teachings

The film 'Disclosure Day' is drawing comparisons to Scientology, with critics noting similarities in themes of spiritual awakening and hidden memories, despite no confirmed connection.

Euronews

From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek Monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works

The imposing, restored tower of Panachrantou Monastery has been transformed into “Art Reliquary – a gallery devoted to spiritual and contemporary creativity.”

International Business Times UK

Loyalty to MAGA Over the Pope? Why 39% of Republican Catholics Think Vatican Is 'Too Critical' of Donald Trump

A Pew Research poll reveals a growing divide among Republican Catholics, with 39% believing the Vatican is too critical of Trump, following a public clash over Iran and immigration policies.

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