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🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

“The Most Handsome Priest in the World” Has Taken Off His Cassock. He Gave a Reason

Alberto Ravagnani, an influencer and former priest from Milan, announced his departure from the clergy due to struggles with celibacy, gaining significant social media attention as 'the most handsome priest'.

Mar 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New Archbishop of Prague Stanislav Přibyl / 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 Přibyl, emphasizes the need for structural changes within the Litoměřice diocese while preparing to lead the Prague archdiocese amidst ongoing challenges with church and state relations.

Mar 22 • 18:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Priest charged with serious child pornography offense

A priest in Norrbotten, Sweden, has been charged with serious child pornography offenses after being found with over 8,000 images and 24 videos deemed particularly heinous.

Mar 20 • 10:34 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The priest suspected of living a secret life with a woman and children received a warning from the bishop but has an excuse

A priest from Lithuania has been questioned regarding his secretive cohabitation with a woman and two children, leading to scrutiny from the bishop.

Mar 19 • 07:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Catholic priest in Louisiana charged with child sexual abuse

A Louisiana priest has been charged with three counts of felony indecent behavior with a juvenile, related to incidents involving a 15-year-old.

Mar 13 • 21:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Opened archives of the Krakow Curia. New findings about Karol Wojtyla

New analyses of the Krakow Curia archives reveal that Cardinal Karol Wojtyla took unconventional actions regarding suspected clergy pedophilia during his time as archbishop.

Mar 13 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Hegseth says it won't be long before there will be a conflict between the clergy's government and the Iranian army

The article discusses comments made by Peter Hegseth regarding the impending conflict between the Iranian government and its military.

Mar 13 • 09:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Archdiocese of Paderborn: Where Abuse was Cultivated and Covered Up for Decades

A study reveals that the Archdiocese of Paderborn has seen significantly more cases of sexual abuse than previously reported, with hundreds of clergy and victims involved and a systematic cover-up.

Mar 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Kristinn Not Heard

The Supreme Court will not hear the case of Kristinn Jens Sigþórsson against the National Church regarding compensation after the dissolution of his pastoral post in 2019.

Mar 12 • 15:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Bétharram Affair in Côte d'Ivoire: Victims' Voices Gradually Free Themselves, but the Taboo Persists

In Côte d'Ivoire, the Independent Commission investigating abuses within the Bétharram congregation has returned with new testimonies from victims breaking their silence about sexual assaults they faced as minors.

Mar 12 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ramadan in the parish? Here’s why I said no. The countercurrent priest who does not open to Muslims

A parish priest in Italy has refused to open his church to Muslims during Ramadan, standing against a trend of inclusivity among clergy.

Mar 12 • 09:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Unusual Call from the Metropolitan of Krakow. 'We Need to Plow the Lands of Our Church'

Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś urges clergy and laypeople to actively participate in the upcoming II Pastoral Synod of the Archdiocese of Krakow by rejuvenating the faith within their communities.

Mar 12 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After that speech, Danish mosque finds it hard to deny ties to Iran's clerical regime

The Imam Ali Mosque in Denmark faces scrutiny over its ideological ties to Iran's clerical regime after a recent sermon praising the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Mar 11 • 16:04 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Hagast: The US is Winning the War. Iran is Desperate, Today Will See the Most Intense Attacks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hagast stated that the US is winning the war against Iran and that the Iranian clergy are desperate, with today expected to see the most intense military attacks.

Mar 10 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Several Iranian Clerics Claim That Khamenei's Successor Has Been Chosen, But They Withhold His Name

Iranian clerics assert that a successor to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been chosen but have not disclosed the identity.

Mar 8 • 16:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Iranian clergy agree on the name of the new supreme leader

Iranian religious leaders have come to a consensus on the identity of the new supreme leader following recent political developments.

Mar 8 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti takes office as the new archbishop of Juiz de Fora

Dom Marco Aurélio Gubiotti was officially installed as the new archbishop of Juiz de Fora during a ceremony attended by local officials and clergy.

Mar 7 • 22:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Outrageous graffiti near the parish. The saddened priest spoke out

A priest from the Divine Mercy Parish in Bydgoszcz responded to a vandal's graffiti that attacked the clergy and expressed deep reflections on societal discontent.

Mar 6 • 09:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Middle East crisis: ‘Don’t join protests you know nothing about’, clerics warn Nigerians

Islamic clerics in Lagos caution Nigerians against participating in protests they do not fully understand, particularly those related to foreign conflicts.

Mar 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Clergy of SPC and Chetnik Movement in Dalmatia: What Dr. Vladimir Šumanović's Research Reveals

The article discusses Dr. Vladimir Šumanović's research on the role of Serbian Orthodox clergy in the Chetnik organization in Dalmatia during World War II.

Mar 3 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I want to be a bridge between the presbyters and our Cardinal,' says Father Edson upon assuming as vicar-general of the Archdiocese

Father Edson Menezes da Silva has been appointed as the new vicar-general of the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia, expressing his commitment to serve as a bridge between presbyters and the Cardinal.

Mar 2 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tarmo Linnas. A clergyman who loves cats and punk

The article explores the life and ancestry of Tarmo Linnas, a clergyman from Estonia with deep historical roots and a fondness for both cats and punk music.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alarm for fraudsters posing as priests

The Metropolis of Chania and Apokoronas warns of con artists soliciting money under the guise of charity, claiming to be clergy from the Metropolis.

Feb 27 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and warns priests against the use of artificial intelligence

Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the urgent need for peace in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict and cautions clergy about the implications of artificial intelligence.

Feb 24 • 14:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russian shame of war and confession of a priest abuser. Short films you won't forget

This article discusses short films that deal with themes of war and abuse within the context of confession.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Iranians protest again

Iranians have resumed protests against their clerical government amidst increasing tensions between Iran and the United States.

Feb 21 • 23:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alarmed by the inertia of the clergy and the crisis of faith, the Pope urges the Roman Church to break the routine

Pope Francis has urged the Roman clergy to break free from routine and engage actively with the changing times to revitalize religious practice and outreach.

Feb 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV and the Joke to Priests: "The Potholes of Rome Are Always the Same"

Pope Leo XIV humorously noted that while Rome changes, its potholes remain consistent, during a private meeting with Roman priests.

Feb 19 • 17:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Poland, a Catholic Bishop is on Trial for Concealing Pedophilia

A Polish bishop is facing trial for allegedly failing to report instances of abuse by clergy, making him the first bishop in the country to be charged with such an offense.

Feb 18 • 19:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180M settlement with survivors of alleged clergy sex abuse

The Diocese of Camden in New Jersey has reached a $180 million settlement with hundreds of survivors of clergy sexual abuse, marking a significant development in the long-standing issue of church abuse in the region.

Feb 18 • 18:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Polish Bishop is Criminally Prosecuted for Concealing Child Abuse by Clergy

A Polish bishop is being prosecuted for allegedly concealing cases of sexual abuse of children by priests in his diocese, marking a significant moment for the Polish Catholic Church.

Feb 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

International Conference: A Renowned American Archbishop is Coming; See Other Speakers

An international conference titled 'Christ is King' will be held in Zagreb, featuring notable clergy and theologians discussing the implications of Christ's kingship in modern society.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Danish priest likens possession of child pornography to stamp collecting

A Danish priest has made controversial remarks in court, comparing the possession of child pornography to collecting stamps.

Feb 17 • 05:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Rubio: It is difficult to reach an agreement with Iran, "they make theological decisions, not geopolitical ones"

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed skepticism about reaching a diplomatic agreement with Iran during his visit to Hungary, citing the influence of radical clerics.

Feb 16 • 13:23 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Former pastor admits to possession of sexual material involving children

A former pastor in Denmark has admitted to possessing over 80,000 images and videos of sexual material involving children and is awaiting sentencing.

Feb 16 • 10:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Russians spare neither their own priests; for criticizing the war, they end up in prison or dying

In Russia, clergy who oppose the war face persecution, with reports indicating over 100 cases of clergy being targeted since the conflict began.

Feb 14 • 19:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Pope Leo accepts resignation of embattled New Orleans archbishop, Gregory Aymond

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond amid ongoing fallout from clergy sexual abuse scandals.

Feb 11 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Landmark high court ruling finds Catholic church had duty to protect NSW child from paedophile priest

The High Court ruled that the Catholic Church had a duty of care to protect a child from a paedophile priest, marking a significant victory for survivors of clergy abuse.

Feb 11 • 03:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

New Orleans archbishop meets with survivors of clergy sexual abuse

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans has begun a series of meetings with survivors of clergy sexual abuse as part of a settlement deal related to the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

Feb 10 • 19:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

CIA's Messengers: Why is China Pursuing Zion Church Members?

China has intensified its crackdown on Zion Church members, detaining multiple clergy and church officials during coordinated raids across several cities.

Feb 9 • 10:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Angel Giorgia Meloni' deleted from Roman church by parish priest's order

A fresco depicting an angel, restored to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, has been removed from a church wall in central Rome following controversy among politicians and clergy.

Feb 5 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The irritation of Cardinal Reina and the meeting that closed the case

The recent controversy involving a fresco depicting Giorgia Meloni has concluded, leaving mixed feelings among clergy and raising questions about its implications.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The head of an angel resembling Giorgia Meloni was erased in a Roman church

An angel fresco resembling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was erased from a church in central Rome following complaints from politicians and clergy.

Feb 4 • 14:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"Difficult radovanec, but it will be a job." Congratulations are heard from the church to the new archbishop

The appointment of Stanislav Přibyl as the new archbishop of Prague has been welcomed by colleagues and clergy, reflecting his significant role in the Czech Catholic Church.

Feb 2 • 14:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

The Administrator of the Slovak Parish in Brussels / Hope is in the Flickering Communities, but Whether a Renewal Happens in Ten, One Hundred, or Five Hundred Years, I Do Not Know

In an interview, Slovak priest Marek Sitár discusses the aging clergy in Belgium, the closure of churches, and liturgical challenges, while reflecting on his experiences during holidays in Brussels compared to Slovakia.

Jan 31 • 19:05 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Moscow’s Only Anglican Church Suspends Services

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Moscow has suspended its services due to a lack of authorized clergy following ownership disputes.

Jan 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO The Church apologized for 'slimy Jesus': The scene from the mass horrified believers, Croatian priest reacted

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast from the Church of St. Mary in Stuttgart became controversial after an adult artist posed in a fetal position covered with wet rice paper instead of the traditional nativity depiction of baby Jesus, sparking outrage among viewers and reactions from clergy.

Jan 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Chronology.. Attacks by the occupation on Christians and churches in Jerusalem since 1967

Since the occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967, there have been numerous recorded attacks on Christians and their churches by Israeli forces and settlers, including desecrations of holy sites and assaults on clergy.

Jan 12 • 08:20 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Abuse Cases in Spain: Compensation for Church Abuse Victims

Victims of sexual abuse by clergy in Spain are set to receive compensation following an agreement between the Spanish leftist government and the bishops' conference.

Jan 9 • 14:21 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

End of envelopes during caroling. These parishes changed the rules

Some parishes have modified the traditional Christmas caroling procedure, requiring parishioners to request visits from clergy instead of receiving them automatically, and instead, special masses may be held for the congregation.

Jan 2 • 13:07 UTC

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