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Papal delegate returns to Rome after ‘first phase of mission’

Papal delegate to Syro-Malabar Church's Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese, Archbishop Cyril Vasil, completed first phase of mission & returned to Rome. He will pass on impressions on liturgical imbroglio & unified Mass implementation to Pope Francis & Congregation for Oriental Churches. Follow-up action arranged in archdiocese. Appeal to begin unified Mass by…

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Archbishop Vasil asks 12 priests to submit in writing they will follow synod Mass

Papal delegate to Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly, Archbishop Cyril Vasil, has asked 12 priests to submit a formal undertaking to obey superiors and Church laws, and to celebrate synod Mass. The priests have been sent a proforma to fill, sign, and submit.

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Senior metropolitan of Orthodox Church passes away

Zachariah Mar Anthonios, former metropolitan bishop of Kollam diocese of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, passed away at 77. Born in Punalur, he completed post-grad in Sacred Theology & was ordained as priest in 1974. He served many parishes & was elected as metropolitan in 1989. He was head of Kochi…

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Congress moves to bridge Church divide to cement its traditional support base in Puthuppally

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CPI(M), Congress scramble to decipher impact of NSS’s equidistance line on Puthuppally bypoll

CPI(M) & Congress seek to decipher NSS' equidistance policy for Puthuppally bypoll. NSS has votes, but not enough to tip scales. NSS' equidistance has blocked BJP's attempt to pull it into Sangh Parivar. UDF has umbilical link with NSS. NSS' statement suggests issue of religion & science will reflect in…

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Scientology Fired Back At Leah Remini Amidst Lawsuit: ‘She Should Consider Emigrating To Russia’

Leah Remini's feud with The Church Of Scientology is headed to a courtroom after more than a decade of back-and-forths.

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Church of Scientology calls Leah Remini a ‘bigot’ in response to lawsuit over alleged ‘psychological torture’

‘King of Queens’ actor was a member of the controversial organised religion for 35 years before leaving in 2013

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Groundbreaking Film ‘The Essential Church’ Explores Religious Freedom Battle In America

Directed by Shannon Halliday, the film delves into the legal journey of John MacArthur and his congregation, challenging Covid-19 mandates.

Zenger

Nothing compares to you, Sinéad

Irish singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor (1966-2023), with her buzz cut, spare music and strident voice against authority, was received differently by all those who knew and loved her

The Hindu

Total prohibition in State not possible: Satheesan

Congress keen to shrug off prohibition image; LDF govt's liquor policy criticised for permissiveness; high excise duty on liquor chokes family budgets; Church stridently prohibitionist; Congress failed to gain political dividend from arrack ban, closure of bars; toddy workers union resent liberalisation of beer, wine production. Congress keen to move…

The Hindu

Protest brews in Knanaya Catholic Church over archbishop’s circular

Knanaya Catholics protest circular seeking to utilise Syro-Malabar Church facilities for sacramental requirements; allege archbishop attempting to take community under its authority; Fr. Michael Vettikattu, Vicar General of Kottayam Archdiocese, says protesters blowing trivial issue out of proportion.

The Hindu

Priest in Thamarassery Diocese suspended for indiscipline

Thamarassery Diocese Bishop suspends priest Thomas Puthiyaparambil for refusing to take charge in designated church, giving public speeches and publishing social media posts deemed scandalous. Refusal caused irreparable damage and public scandal.

The Hindu

Ex-sex abuse inquiry boss to lead work on Church of England safeguarding

Professor Alexis Jay vowed to withdraw from her role ‘if I detect any attempt to interfere with or to hinder my work’.

The Independent UK

Greta Van Fleet on their new album and why they don’t care about critics: ‘People say we’re ridiculous’

‘Tolkien was building a new world when he wrote Lord of The Rings. It’s not dissimilar to what we’re trying to do.’

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A special tomb for Oommen Chandy in his parish at Puthuppally

The mortal remains of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday will be laid to rest in a special tomb which is being built in an exclusive area reserved for departed priests of his village church on Thursday

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Power struggle: inside Foundation season 2’s internal and external fight for supremacy

Foundation’s creator and cast sit down with TechRadar to discuss season 2’s bigger and bolder approach to the sci-fi show’s action and character moments.

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‘They’re not welcome here’: Anti-LGBTQ church moves to Dallas County amid protests

DALLAS -- Stedfast Baptist Church, which was forced to leave two locations in Tarrant County last year and recently bought a building in Cedar Hill, was the subject of protests Wednesday.

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Queensland Uniting church minister opposed to same-sex marriage loses unfair dismissal claim

Fair Work Commission rules Hedley Wycliff Atunaisa Fihaki was not employed by the church but sacking would remain valid even if he had been

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The Walrus

When the Pope Came to Canada

One year ago, Pope Francis visited Canada to apologize for residential schools. What difference did the trip actually make?

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Congress backs fishers in their protest against government over Muthalapozhy deaths

The Congress has sought to tap into the groundswell of resentment in the Latin Catholic community along the Thiruvananthapuram coast against the government’s alleged failure to prevent recurrent fishing boat accidents at the harbour mouth at Muthalapozhy

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Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals

Francis has now named nine batches of new cardinals in his 10-year papacy. Increasingly, the men who will vote for whoever succeeds Francis are churchmen supportive of his values.

The Independent UK

Tom Cruise reveals the ‘weirdest’ conspiracy theory he’s ever heard about himself

Mythology surrounding the star is often linked to his faith in the mysterious Church of Scientology

The Independent UK

Bishops risk becoming ‘politicians that wear mitres’, MP says

Conservative MP Chris Loder said bishops taking political positions are ‘damaging’ for the Church of England.

The Independent UK

Pope Francis asks Church to identify 21st-century martyrs slain 'only because they are Christians'

Pope Francis has set up a special commission that will identify those he hails as the new martyrs of the 21st century

Belfast Live

First for Derry and Raphoe Diocese as Omagh native announced as first female dean

The Church of Ireland appointment was announced on Sunday

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