Exclusive details emerge of the Westminster Presbyterian Church shooting in Minneapolis, where a lone gunman, Robin Westman, opened fire before being killed by police. A disturbing manifesto revealed plans for a far deadlier attack on a local school.
In an unprecedented feat of engineering, Sweden's iconic Kiruna church is being moved to save it from sinking into the earth. Discover the incredible story behind this daring rescue mission.
Anglican Church leaders face fury after a catastrophic data breach exposed highly sensitive personal information of nearly 200 victims of clergy sexual abuse. The monumental security failure has been condemned by victims and MPs alike.
A shocking shooting incident unfolded at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis, leaving a volunteer dead. The suspected gunman, identified as Shannon Gooden, was later found dead in a car from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Minneapolis police are investigating a daylight shooting near the Annunciation Greek Orthodox School that left three men wounded. The incident, described as a targeted attack, has shaken the local community.
Minneapolis church plunged into lockdown after reports of an active shooter. Heavily armed police swarm the scene, but incident concludes without shots fired or casualties.
Exclusive: The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, held clandestine talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Alaska to explore backchannel peace negotiations for the Ukraine conflict, the Independent can reveal.
An Ethiopian Orthodox church in Central London has been slapped with a parking fine after a vehicle was left illegally outside its Westminster chapel, sparking a debate over religious exemptions and council enforcement.
Senior members of the Philadelphia Catholic clergy have been suspended following allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour within the police department. The Archdiocese confirms internal investigation.
Simon Thomas, former leader of Sheffield's controversial Nine O'Clock Service, sentenced to 15 years for systematic sexual assaults on vulnerable young women within his congregation.
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In an unprecedented move, Sweden is live-streaming the delicate relocation of ancient churches to combat land erosion, blending cutting-edge technology with historic preservation.
In an unprecedented feat of engineering, a 130-year-old church in Kiruna, Sweden, is being painstakingly moved to a new location to save it from sinking into an expanding iron ore mine. The two-day operation involves transporting the colossal structure on
A 20th-century church in Sweden's Arctic town of Kiruna is being relocated to avoid destruction from a nearby iron ore mine. Discover the incredible engineering feat behind this preservation effort.
A growing divide emerges within Judaism as Orthodox leaders resist LGBTQ+ inclusion while Reform communities embrace diversity, spotlighting Ellie's journey.
The Russian Orthodox Church in Alaska faces scrutiny as its ties to Moscow fuel political debates, with figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin drawn into the controversy.
Two men who targeted Orthodox Jews with water pistols in London received only a slap on the wrist, raising concerns over hate crime enforcement.
A priest was violently attacked with a bottle during a service at a London church, leaving the community in shock. Police are investigating the incident.
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Two Orthodox Jewish men were detained in Bolton following a controversial water pistol prank that was filmed and shared online, leading to public outcry and police intervention.
Two Orthodox Jewish men were arrested on suspicion of a hate crime after allegedly spraying water pistols at passersby in a London neighbourhood. Police are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Greater Manchester Police are reviewing footage of an Orthodox Jewish man being squirted with a water pistol in a suspected hate crime incident.
Members of London's Orthodox Jewish community were subjected to cowardly water pistol attacks in what appears to be a series of coordinated pranks. Police are investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.
A group of Peruvian Catholics in Chicago is appealing to the Vatican to prevent the closure of their beloved church, a cornerstone of their community for decades.
A 19th-century church in Bicester has been closed indefinitely after structural issues raised serious safety concerns. Authorities are assessing the damage.
The Church of England has appointed its first openly lesbian archbishop, marking a historic shift in its approach to LGBTQ+ clergy. The groundbreaking decision has sparked both celebration and controversy within the religious community.
A bishop has caused controversy after allegedly telling a church choir their singing was a 'terrible racket' and demanding they leave. Congregation members were left stunned by the remarks.
The Vatican has strongly criticised Poland’s government over plans to confiscate church properties, escalating tensions between Warsaw and the Catholic Church.
An Israeli strike on a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza has left a priest injured, drawing sharp condemnation from Pope Francis. The attack highlights the escalating tensions in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a political crisis as the United Torah Judaism party threatens to withdraw from his coalition over controversial military draft exemptions for ultra-Orthodox Jews.