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Pope's Visit Fuels Hope for Seminary Reopening

Pope Leo XIV's first foreign trip to Turkey ignites optimism for reopening Halki seminary, a key test for religious freedom. Read the latest on this historic development.

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.

Ethiopian sex offender deported from UK

Hadush Kebatu, an Ethiopian national convicted of sexual assault in Wales, has been removed from the UK following his release from prison in Home Office operation.

UK mother imprisoned in Ethiopia after deportation

Hadush Kebatu, a mother who built her life in Britain for 16 years, has been imprisoned in Ethiopia following controversial deportation by UK Home Office, sparking outrage among human rights advocates.

Epping sex offender deported to Ethiopia

Hadush Kebatu, convicted of sexual assault in Epping, has been removed from Britain and returned to Ethiopia in a significant Home Office operation highlighting tough immigration enforcement.

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.

Ethiopian refugee's restaurant triumph in London

Discover the remarkable story of Hadush Gerberslasie, an Ethiopian refugee who turned adversity into triumph by opening Kebatu, an authentic Ethiopian restaurant bringing the flavours of Addis Ababa to London's vibrant food scene.

Women's marathon world record holder banned for doping

Ethiopian distance runner Tigist Assefa faces a three-year competition ban after testing positive for prohibited substances, casting a shadow over her historic marathon performance that demolished the previous world record by over two minutes.

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 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.

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.

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.

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