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.
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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.
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.
Mummified cat found guarding King Harold's burial church
Archaeologists uncover perfectly preserved mummified cat deliberately sealed within ancient church walls, believed to be a medieval 'spirit guardian' protecting against evil forces at Harold II's final resting place.
Romanian Church condemns Ceaușescu's church demolitions
In a historic move, Romania's Orthodox Church has officially denounced Nicolae Ceaușescu's systematic destruction of religious sites during communist rule, revealing the shocking scale of devastation across Bucharest.
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.
King Charles makes history with first Vatican conference address
In an unprecedented diplomatic move, King Charles III has become the first British monarch to speak at a Vatican conference, marking a significant moment in UK-Vatican relations and royal history.
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.
Papua New Guinea's First Saint: Peter Torot Canonised
In a historic moment for Catholicism, Pope Francis has canonised Peter Torot as Papua New Guinea's first saint, recognising miracles that transformed spiritual life in the Pacific nation.
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.
Baltimore Minister Missing Amid Church Financial Probe
The mysterious disappearance of Reverend Rodney Hudson from Ames Memorial United Methodist Church sparks police investigation and congregational concern as financial questions emerge.
Scottish church organist was Hitler's personal pianist
The extraordinary double life of a quiet Scottish church organist has been revealed as that of Hitler's former personal pianist, exposing a dark chapter of history hidden in rural Scotland for decades.
King Charles revokes MBE from Soul Survivor founder
In an unprecedented move, King Charles has stripped Mike Pilavachi of his MBE honour after a church inquiry found evidence of systemic abuse and spiritual manipulation at the Soul Survivor organisation he founded.
King Charles makes history with Pope prayer service
In an unprecedented display of interfaith unity, King Charles III becomes the first British monarch in half a millennium to participate in a public prayer service with the Pope during his historic state visit to Vatican City.
Church of Norway apologises to LGBTQ+ community
In a historic move, Norway's national church has formally apologised to LGBTQ+ people for decades of discrimination and exclusion, acknowledging 'shame and great harm' caused by its policies.
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