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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Former priest on the 'full of lies and manipulation' letter from bishops. 'Liars', 'scoundrels'

A former priest criticizes a letter from Polish bishops commemorating the 40th anniversary of John Paul II's visit to the Great Synagogue in Rome, labeling it as deceitful and manipulative.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Bandits Abduct Worshippers in Kwara ECWA Church

Gunmen abducted worshippers from an ECWA church in Kwara, Nigeria, during a Sunday service, prompting a security response that rescued three victims while five others remain missing.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Nine Worshippers in Kwara Church, Three Rescued

Nine worshippers were abducted by suspected terrorists during a church service in Kwara State, Nigeria, while security forces managed to rescue three victims shortly after the abduction.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Liminka parishioners filed a church complaint regarding the selection process of the vicar

A group of parishioners from Liminka has filed a church complaint regarding the vicar selection process to the Administrative Court of Northern Finland.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar: Who Celebrates Today, Monday, March 23, 2026

On March 23, 2026, the Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Nikon the Hieromartyr and his 199 students, along with other saints known for their faith and ascetic lives.

Mar 23 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Three rescued after failed church attack in Kwara

Security forces thwarted a bandit attack on an ECWA Church in Kwara State, rescuing three of the abducted victims.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Record takes advantage of Corinthians x Flamengo to promote event of the Universal Church

Record TV utilized the popularity of the Corinthians vs. Flamengo match to promote the Universal Church's event, highlighting its connection to Edir Macedo, the church's leader and the network owner.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Anglican archbishop apologises to sexual abuse victim

Archbishop Jeremy Greaves has issued a heartfelt apology to Beth Heinrich for her sexual abuse by Reverend Donald Shearman and the church's previous inaction.

Mar 23 โ€ข 00:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The significant role played by the Church in the events leading up to the last military coup

The article examines the crucial yet discreet role of the Catholic Church in Argentina during the events that culminated in the last military dictatorship, as revealed by newly declassified documents.

Mar 22 โ€ข 20:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

New Archbishop of Prague Stanislav Pล™ibyl / We do not divide into the Lord's clergy and others. We aim for a more family-oriented model of Christian communities

The new Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Pล™ibyl, emphasizes the need for structural changes within the Litomฤ›ล™ice diocese while preparing to lead the Prague archdiocese amidst ongoing challenges with church and state relations.

Mar 22 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Sunday Sermon: When Unfreedom Returns, a Christian Must Choose Dissent

The article discusses the growing loss of civil liberties in Slovakia and the government's troubling shift towards Russia, urging Christians to stand against this trend.

Mar 22 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Charges dropped against woman in anti-ICE church protest over mistaken identity

Charges against Heather Danae Lewis were dropped after she was mistakenly identified as a participant in a January protest against ICE at a Minnesota church.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Prince William moves to 'draw line in the sand' after doubts on future role

Prince William aims to clarify his commitment to the Church of England as he prepares to attend the enthronement of the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Mar 22 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Bandits invade Kwara church, abduct worshippers

Bandits attacked an ECWA Church in Kwara State, Nigeria, during a service, abducting several worshippers and prompting a security response that rescued three individuals.

Mar 22 โ€ข 12:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The Church, the "new things" and the need to find a balance between technology and humanity

The Vatican's recent document on artificial intelligence, titled 'Quo vadis humanitas?', aims to provoke thought on the relationship between technology and human dignity, drawing parallels with historical teachings.

Mar 22 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Excommunicated Catholic deacon still waiting on overdue appeal outcome after his son was molested by priest

A Louisiana man is awaiting a response from the Vatican regarding his appeal against his excommunication after a priest molested his son.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Priest Explains: Some Sins Cannot Be Forgiven!

A Catholic priest discusses specific circumstances in which certain sins cannot be forgiven within the Roman Catholic Church.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Unrecognized 'Kyiv Patriarchate' elects new head after Filaret's death

The unrecognized Ukrainian Orthodox Church โ€” Kyiv Patriarchate has elected Archbishop Nykodym as its new head following the death of Patriarch Emeritus Filaret.

Mar 22 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. The Church must act to stop the arms to Israel

The article calls on the Church, specifically Archbishop Martin Modรฉus, to take action against arms exports to Israel in response to the ongoing violence in the West Bank.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar: Significant Day โ€“ Who Celebrates Today, Sunday, March 22

The Orthodox Church commemorates the Fourth Sunday of Lent, dedicated to St. John Climacus, a key ascetic figure.

Mar 22 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Catholic bishop wants to bypass celibacy. Will the Vatican turn a blind eye?

A Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men to address the shortage of priests, despite facing potential excommunication due to church regulations.

Mar 21 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Juliusz Braun: Alternative Christianity in the Program of the Alternative for Germany

The article discusses the surprising pre-election stance of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding Christianity and church funding.

Mar 21 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brothel Between a Church and a Kindergarten? Residents of a Swiss Municipality Protest

Residents of a Swiss municipality are protesting against the establishment of a brothel located between a church and a kindergarten.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council of Oriximinรก grants title of Honorary Citizen to Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes

The city council of Oriximinรก awarded Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes the title of Honorary Citizen for his significant contributions to the local community.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leaving the Church is not a sufficient reason for dismissal. Companies must review their HR policies

The article discusses the implications of church affiliation on employment policies in Poland, emphasizing that resigning from the Church should not justify dismissal.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Calendar: Who celebrates today, Saturday, March 21

The article discusses the Orthodox Church's commemoration of Saint James the Confessor and other saints on March 21.

Mar 21 โ€ข 03:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

First female Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned in 'unimaginable' moment

Dame Sarah Mullally is set to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in history during a ceremony attended by over 2,000 guests, including Prince William.

Mar 21 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video shows robbery of mother and daughter on their way to church in Teresina; duo arrested

Two men were arrested in Teresina, Brazil, for robbing a pastor and her daughter at gunpoint as they headed to church.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

But it is no longer safe in the church. The limping murderer and the mysterious death of a fitness trainer

The unsolved case of a fitness trainer's death in a church raises questions about safety and the identity of the alleged limping murderer.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealing a military dictatorship strategy to prevent Church claims regarding the disappeared

Investigators reveal how Argentina's military government strategically managed the Catholic Church to mitigate criticisms about its human rights violations during the dictatorship.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Closure of Christianityโ€™s holiest church wonโ€™t stop Holy Fire โ€“ Russian archpriest

A senior Russian cleric claims that the closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem due to the ongoing conflict will not prevent the traditional Holy Fire ceremony for Orthodox Easter.

Mar 20 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Repairing the church community hall chairs - 'This is like looking over a beautiful group of sheep'

The article discusses the renovation of chairs in a church community hall, highlighting its aesthetic and communal significance.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

RCCG settles eight babiesโ€™ medical bills in Lagos outreach

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has covered the medical expenses for eight newborns at a Lagos hospital as part of a charitable outreach initiative.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man assaults ex-girlfriend for not accepting the end of the relationship, flees from police, and invades church during service

A man in Brazil was arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend after refusing to accept their breakup and later fled from the police, seeking refuge in a church during a service.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

"Punk Priest" Wins Against the Municipality

A priest, warned by the diocese for drinking beer and listening to punk music at a church event, successfully challenged the municipality for mishandling an anonymous complaint.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

Gym, Church and Others: Gattuso's News on Debuts and Big Returns

Italian national football coach Gennaro Gattuso has made notable selections for the upcoming playoff matches, including the debut of Marco Palestra and the return of Federico Chiesa.

Mar 20 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Vatican Seven / Priests in the Field, Laity at the Bishop's Office. The Situation in Western Bohemia Shows What to Prepare For

The article discusses the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the Litomฤ›ล™ice diocese due to a shortage of priests and the significant decline in church attendance among the population.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian Orthodox Patriarch Filaret has passed away

Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has died at the age of 98 due to complications from chronic illnesses, as announced by Metropolitan Epiphanius.

Mar 20 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Priest in Norrbotten charged with gross child pornography offenses

A 70-year-old priest in Norrbotten, Sweden, has been charged with possessing extreme child pornography after police discovered thousands of explicit images and videos on his computers.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

It's, borek, keftedes: 3 fasting recipes from the festive 'Michink' of the Armenians

The article explores Armenian fasting recipes served at a festive gathering in a historic church in Greece, highlighting cultural culinary traditions and community bonds.

Mar 20 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Yoon Young-ho: 'You remember, don't you, mother?' Han scholar: 'I can't remember'... Court confrontation

In a court proceeding over violations of political funding laws, Han scholar and Unification Church leader engaged in a heated exchange with former central leader Yoon Young-ho regarding conflicting testimonies about financial transactions and responsibilities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Patriarch Ilia II, head of the Orthodox Church of Georgia, has died at 93

Patriarch Ilia II of the Georgian Orthodox Church has passed away at the age of 93, marking the end of his nearly 50-year leadership.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Patriarch Filaret has died. A symbol of the independence of the Ukrainian Church was 98 years old

Patriarch Filaret, a key figure in the independence of the Ukrainian Church, has passed away at the age of 98, as announced by Metropolitan Epifaniusz.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The emeritus patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has died

The former leader of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, emeritus patriarch Filaret, has passed away at the age of 98.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: Same-sex married couples can adopt children โ€“ The reasoning behind the decision

The Greek Council of State has ruled that same-sex couples can adopt children, affirming the constitutionality of same-sex marriage and adoption rights established in May 2025.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

BREAKING: Ukrainian church's Patriarch Emeritus Filaret dies at 97

Patriarch Emeritus Filaret of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has passed away at the age of 97, marking the end of a significant era in Ukrainian Orthodoxy.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Patriarch Filaret dies at age of 97

Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has passed away at the age of 97, prompting national mourning and tributes from religious leaders.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Wojtyล‚a kept criminal priests in a state of 'captivity'. Another example

The article discusses allegations that Pope John Paul II maintained a system that allowed criminal priests to continue their activities without accountability.

Mar 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

German Everyday Life: Increasingly Blurred

A column reflects on the emergence of a new non-alcoholic drink in Andechs, Germany, symbolizing broader trends in both society and the church.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

CJEU Places the Church in a Difficult Situation: A Landmark Ruling

The European Court of Justice ruled that leaving a church cannot lead to automatic dismissal if religious affiliation is not essential to job duties.

Mar 20 โ€ข 08:02 UTC

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