Church
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America
A Pop Star Filmed a Music Video in a Church. The Priest Was Punished.
The singer Sabrina Carpenter danced through Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation. The Diocese of Brooklyn said it was “appalled.”
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Europe
As Catholic Leaders Met, Fired Bishop Took His Message to the Street
The meeting opened with a call for unity, but clerics are navigating a contentious relationship between Pope Francis and conservative…
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Europe
A Mayor’s Suicide Leaves an Alabama City Seeking Answers
The mayor fatally shot himself after a news site published a photo of him in makeup and said he had…
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Europe
Vatican Deems Bigger Church Role for Women ‘Urgent,’ but Postpones Major Issues
Progressives who once hoped that the synod would create momentum for things like reaching out to L.G.B.T.Q.+ Catholics said the…
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Europe
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though…
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Europe
Polish Bishop Resigns After Diocese Is Rocked by Sex Scandal
A priest in the bishop’s diocese was accused of holding a sex party in his church apartment that involved a…
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Europe
Two Illinois Parishes Live on Either Side of a Catholic Divide
When the Rev. John Trout heard that Pope Francis wanted feedback from parishes before a major Vatican gathering this month…
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Tech
Israeli Airstrike Hits Greek Orthodox Church Compound in Gaza City
An Israeli airstrike hit the grounds of the historic Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City, which was sheltering…
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America
He Called the Pope a ‘Filthy Leftist.’ Now He Wants to Be President.
Javier Milei is leading the race to be Argentina’s next president. But he is dogged by his past broadsides against…
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America
Review: In ‘(pray),’ Nourish Thyself With Song and Dance
An exploration of how faith intersects with Black womanhood, through a mix of music, movement, ritual and poetry.