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Church of England expected to formally apologise for its role in forced adoptions

Survivors of UK’s mother and baby home scandal welcome news after long campaign for recognition

The Guardian - UK

'The Catholic Church Had Better Take Its Side': Pentagon Warned Pope Leo XIV Over Trump Criticism

Pentagon officials reportedly warned the Vatican after Pope Leo XIV criticized US foreign policy under Donald Trump, leading to a cancelled papal visit

International Business Times UK

Calls Grow For JD Vance Excommunication After Comments On Potential Trump Nuclear Strike Spark Outrage

Catholic leaders, including Pope Leo XIV, condemn VP JD Vance's remarks on Iran, sparking nuclear speculation and calls for excommunication.

International Business Times UK

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Church of England to apologise for role in forced adoptions

About 100 mother and baby homes where unmarried pregnant women would be sent were run by The Church across England, according to the BBC.

Evening Standard

How the Black Death in Europe built the foundations of the Renaissance

The Black Death, which happened between 1347 and 1352 in Europe, was a catastrophic demographic contraction that caused an enormous change in the demographics of Europe because of its deaths; by killing nearly half of the people living in Europe at that time, the Plague was also a major force…

The Times of India

He spent years investigating Opus Dei, a Catholic group accused of a vast conspiracy of abuse. Then Pope Leo asked to meet

Gareth Gore’s 2024 book Opus alleges decades of manipulation, which the group has denied. He believes the pope wanted to send a clear message

The Guardian - US

Iran war suspends Easter church gatherings in Dubai, but Christians remain defiant against attacks

Due to safety concerns as Iran’s attacks continue, churches in Dubai suspended Easter in-person masses to avoid large gatherings. Catholic Christians in the UAE and the Gulf have embraced Easter’s message with hope and defiance amid the constant threat.

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Archbishop of Canterbury uses first Easter sermon to pray for Middle East peace

Dame Sarah Mullally is expected to pray that ‘all people of the region receive the peace, justice and freedom they long for’.

Evening Standard

Archbishop of Canterbury uses first Easter sermon to call for Middle East peace

Sarah Mullally, a former chief nurse in England, will also give special mention to those caring for others in society

The Independent UK

Courting the Church: The Battle for Kerala’s ‘Christian Vote’

As Kerala heads toward elections, political parties are once again reaching out to the Church leadership, hoping to secure what is often called the 'Christian vote'. But is this community really a unified voting bloc?

Newslaundry

Spain's Catholic Church criticises Noelia Castillo's death by euthanasia, saying society failed

Castillo's case had been closely watched since 2024, when a medical and legal committee approved her application because she suffered from a serious and incurable condition, with severe and chronic suffering.

Euronews

Poll showing ‘significant rise’ in churchgoing pulled over bogus respondents

YouGov, which carried out the research in 2024, said the data sample was flawed.

Evening Standard

Claims of church revival debunked as YouGov withdraws ‘fraudulent’ poll

The poll led to a number of stories about a supposed resurgence in Christianity

The Independent UK

Catholic Church to pay €1.6 million to abuse victims but says payments 'do not erase past'

Portugal's bishops and religious orders have announced that they will pay 1.6 million euros in financial compensation to victims of sexual abuse.

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Watch: Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead the Church of England

Sarah Mullally was installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury on 25 March 2026, marking a historic shift for the Church of England in its 1,400-year history amid ongoing internal divisions.

The Independent UK

Cancer nurse turned archbishop celebrates election as first woman to lead Church of England

Sarah Mullally, a one-time cancer nurse who became a priest at the age of 40, was installed as archbishop of Canterbury

The Independent UK

First female Archbishop of Canterbury recognises ‘victims and survivors’ following historic installation

Prince and Princess of Wales attended her enthronement alongside Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Evening Standard

First female Archbishop of Canterbury: Teenage me could not have imagined this

Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman to be appointed to the top ministry role in the Church of England.

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Evening Standard

Vatican urged to ‘pay attention’ as first woman becomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Jane Varner Malhotra, a Catholic from the US, said she has been advocating for women’s ordination in the Catholic Church for 50 years.

The Independent UK

Vatican urged to follow Church of England’s example on ordaining women

One Catholic woman says she hopes the Church is ‘paying attention’ to the enthronement of Dame Sarah Mullally

Evening Standard

First woman Archbishop of Canterbury vows to ‘create space amid difference’

The Prince and Princess of Wales, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch are among guests in the congregation.

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Can Sarah Mullally steer the Church of England back into safer waters?

In today’s newsletter: The first woman to hold the position of archbishop of Canterbury arrives at a time of transition with hopes that she can restore the church’s reputation

Evening Standard

First woman to be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury in historic ceremony

Dame Sarah Mullally will become the 106th person to take the leading ministry role in the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Voices: Does the monarch need to believe? Readers on Prince William’s ‘quieter’ approach to religion

YOUR VIEWS: Our community is debating whether a future monarch needs personal faith, with readers questioning Prince William’s limited church attendance and the relevance of the Church in a changing UK

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo XIV Hosts Exorcists at Vatican — Surge in Satanism Cases Raises Concern for Vulnerable Believers

A Vatican meeting with the International Association of Exorcists highlights growing concerns over rising occult practices and the need for trained exorcists.

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