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Gen Z Leads Surge in UK Christmas Church Attendance
A major survey reveals nearly half of Brits plan to attend a Christmas church service, with young adults driving the trend. Discover the reasons behind this festive revival.
Historic Glasgow church destroyed in devastating fire
A massive fire has destroyed the 182-year-old Pollokshaws Parish Church in Glasgow. Emergency services remain on the scene after part of the building collapsed. Read the full story.
Atlanta Church Grows from 200 to 6000 in Two Years
A viral Atlanta pastor's 'no sugarcoating' approach draws thousands of young adults, with lines forming before dawn. Discover the story behind 2819 Church's explosive growth.
Pensioner donates £750k to save village church from demolition
A 91-year-old man in France has stunned his community by donating his entire £750,000 inheritance to restore his local church, securing its future for 150 years. Read this heartwarming story of legacy and generosity.
Sydney Schools Lockdown After Toy Firearms Scare
Multiple schools in Sydney's Beaumont Hills were placed in lockdown after a person was seen with what appeared to be firearms. Police have since confirmed the items were toys. Read the full story.
Sydney Schools Locked Down During Police Operation
Multiple schools in Sydney's north-west are in lockdown as police conduct a major operation in Beaumont Hills. Avoid the area and follow for live updates.
Spanish bishop resigns amid Vatican abuse investigation
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza, the first Spanish bishop publicly investigated by Vatican for alleged sexual abuse of a minor. Read the full story.
Pope removes Spanish bishop in first abuse case
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Bishop Rafael Zornoza amid abuse investigation, marking the pontiff's first known case involving clerical abuse allegations. Read the full story.
Megachurch fires pastor accused of child abuse
A prominent Atlanta church with 1.4 million YouTube followers has dismissed pastor Kenneth McFarland after his arrest on child cruelty charges. Read the full story.
Police launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church
PSNI confirms criminal investigation into Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures spanning 2009-2022. Victims encouraged to come forward as police pursue accountability.
King Charles donates £50k to repair church roof
King Charles has personally donated over £50,000 to help repair the roof of St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, a place of worship dearly loved by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
PSNI Engages With Presbyterian Church Over Safeguarding
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland admits serious safeguarding failings from 2009-2022 after a child sex offence conviction. PSNI confirms engagement as church leadership steps down.
Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures shock minister
Stormont minister Gordon Lyons expresses shock over Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, as Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben steps down. Learn about the serious failings from 2009-2022 and the Church's response.
PCI Moderator Steps Down Over Safeguarding Failures
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns as Presbyterian Church in Ireland moderator after internal review reveals serious safeguarding failures spanning 13 years. Church apologises unreservedly.
US Military Base Lockdown: Armed Intruder Alert
A major US military installation in Virginia has been placed on complete lockdown after reports of an armed individual attempting to breach security. Personnel have been ordered to shelter in place as emergency response teams sweep the facility.
Polish police face action after raiding church during service
Two Polish police officers are under investigation after forcibly entering a Catholic church during a service, sparking outrage from religious authorities and raising questions about religious freedom protections.
1000+ Anglican clergy join Catholic Church via Ordinariate
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
Spectacular new photos reveal the final central tower being lifted into position at Barcelona's Sagrada Família, making it the world's tallest church at 534ft after 142 years of construction.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Wiltshire artist transforms London church with stunning art
Discover how a Wiltshire-based artist has brought vibrant life to a historic London church with an extraordinary art installation that's captivating visitors and locals alike.
Minneapolis Church Shooting: One Dead in Daylight Attack
Shocking daylight shooting at Minneapolis's Cathedral of the Annunciation leaves community reeling as police hunt gunman who opened fire during church event.
Church of England rocked by new misconduct allegations
Exclusive investigation reveals new misconduct claims against former Archbishop's Council member Stephen Wood, as the Church faces mounting pressure over its handling of abuse cases.
King Charles and Pope Francis Pray Together at Vatican
In an unprecedented moment of Christian unity, King Charles III joined Pope Francis for private prayers at the Vatican, bridging centuries of division between the Anglican and Catholic churches.
UK Churches Face Closure Over Soaring Repair Costs
Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.
King Charles III's historic Vatican visit strengthens ties
King Charles III undertakes groundbreaking visit to the Vatican, signalling strengthened ties between Church of England and Catholic Church in post-Brexit Britain
King Charles Makes History with Vatican Visit
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch to attend a Vatican event alongside Catholic leaders, signalling a transformative shift in Anglican-Catholic relations.
Michigan Bishop Spent Church Donations on Luxury Lifestyle
Shocking investigation reveals Catholic bishop diverted thousands in church donations to fund extravagant personal expenses including luxury goods, fine dining, and country club memberships.
UK Churches Face Closure from Crushing Repair Bills
A devastating survey reveals nearly 400 British churches could shut their doors permanently within five years due to unaffordable repair costs, threatening the nation's architectural and community heritage.
Vatican archives reveal Pope Leo XIII abuse cover-up
Newly uncovered documents expose how Pope Leo XIII orchestrated a systematic cover-up of sexual abuse allegations against a powerful cardinal in the 19th century Catholic Church.
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