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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Archimandrite and former priest on trial for fraud over 1.3 million euros

An archimandrite and a former priest are on trial in Thessaloniki for defrauding believers out of more than 1.3 million euros by falsely claiming a bid for the post of Metropolitan of Thessaloniki.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Vijay and Rashmika's 'Kodava Wedding' Will Happen Again Without a Priest or Circling the Fire, What is This Ritual?

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will have their wedding ceremony incorporating traditional Kodava customs without a priest or the fire ceremony after their Telugu wedding in Udaipur.

Feb 26 • 11:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

VIDEO: A football challenge between a Sheikh and a priest in Egypt goes viral

A friendly football match between a Sheikh and a priest in Sadat City, Egypt, has captured the attention of social media users.

Feb 26 • 10:26 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New head of TV Lux Anton Ziolkovský

Priest Anton Ziolkovský has taken over the leadership of TV Lux, focusing on uniting various media platforms and ensuring the channel does not create uncertainty among believers.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Former priest convicted of possession of child sexual material

A former priest from Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 images and videos of child sexual material.

Feb 25 • 12:18 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Minister Sentenced to Prison for Possessing Child Exploitation Material

A former priest in Denmark has been sentenced to five months in prison for possessing over 80,000 files containing child sexual exploitation material.

Feb 25 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Camilo Torres: Who was the 'Colombian Che Guevara' and how he became a 'priest-guerrilla'

The remains of Camilo Torres, a notable figure known as the 'Colombian Che Guevara,' were identified 60 years after his disappearance, promising hope for many families of missing persons in Colombia.

Feb 25 • 11:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Instead of a priest, he found a gold mine. The man wanted to help a woman in need, lost a million

A man aimed to help a woman in distress but ended up losing a million in a deceitful situation.

Feb 25 • 11:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rashmika and Vijay's Wedding: The Priest Arrives in Udaipur, Director Vanga Spotted

The wedding celebration of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda has commenced as they prepare to officially become husband and wife.

Feb 25 • 07:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Priest and parishioners burst into laughter searching for the owner of a lost denture in church in RN

A priest and parishioners in Brazil found humor in a lost denture announcement made during a church service.

Feb 24 • 20:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Catholic Church announces envoy from Pope Leo XIV for beatification of priest murdered in MT

The Catholic Church has announced that Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification ceremony for Italian priest Nazareno Lanciotti, who was murdered in Brazil in 2001.

Feb 24 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Beloved priest of the Kaišiadorys diocese has died

Priest Juozas Čeberiokas, who served the Kaišiadorys diocese for many years, has passed away.

Feb 24 • 09:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Miguel Angel Arata Rosenthal, Knight of Tartu Star: Together We Can Achieve More Than Alone

In a recent ceremony celebrating Estonia's 108th anniversary, Miguel Angel Arata Rosenthal, a priest from Chile and school administrator, received the Tartu Star honor for his contributions to education and community service.

Feb 24 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Marijuana under the altar: the processed parish priest Emilio accused of storing Serbian drugs from Darko, Sasa, and Zdravko

The parish priest Emilio L. from La Muela, Zaragoza, faces accusations of storing cannabis and being linked to a Serbian drug operation.

Feb 23 • 23:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

In a church near Krakow, signatures were collected for lists to the KRS for Schab and 'Catholic judges'

A local priest encouraged parishioners in Czułów, Poland, to sign a petition supporting candidates for the National Judiciary Council, including Piotr Schab, who is associated with controversial actions against judges.

Feb 23 • 17:32 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Expert Who Analyzed Alleged Sexual Video of Father Julio Lancellotti Joins MBL Party

Forensic expert Jacqueline Tirotti, who investigated a controversial alleged sexual video of priest Julio Lancellotti, has joined a new political party and plans to run for a regional deputy position in Brasilia.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Beautiful scenes: A young man proposed to his girlfriend at a youth meeting, Fr. Brčina blessed them

A young man's proposal to his girlfriend during a spiritual youth meeting in Croatia was blessed by the priest and quickly gained popularity on social media.

Feb 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Father Kim Soo-chang, senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, passes away at 90

Father Kim Soo-chang, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, has passed away on the 23rd at the age of 90.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Photo of priest in landscape before and after remission goes viral: 'Space of memory and gratitude'

A photo of Brazilian priest Marcos Ronney dos Santos Matos before and after his cancer remission has gone viral on social media, highlighting the emotional significance of his journey.

Feb 22 • 09:35 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Word of the Priest / Take Temptations Seriously

The article discusses the themes of temptation and moral decline in society, drawing on Chekhov's story to explore the complexities of resisting temptations.

Feb 22 • 07:38 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Alytė from the village of Kabeliai devoted to faith: 'If I go to church, it is for God, not for the priest'

An 88-year-old woman named Alytė from Kabeliai expresses her lifelong dedication to faith and attending church, underscoring the profound role religion plays in her life.

Feb 22 • 06:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN congratulates On-call Priest on 70 years: 'We should be the ear in the night when life is at its heaviest'

On-call Priest service in Sweden celebrates its 70th anniversary, providing crucial support to individuals in emotional distress.

Feb 21 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child asks priest to 'bless' cat during mass, amusing congregants; video

A young boy hilariously requests a priest to bless his cat during a mass in Tianguá, Brazil, delighting the attendees.

Feb 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A Priest on Taiwan Vomited on the President During the Lunar New Year Celebration. The Incident Was Captured on Camera

During a Lunar New Year celebration in Taiwan, a priest caused an uproar by vomiting on the president, a moment that was recorded on camera.

Feb 20 • 09:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The priest embarked on a modern crusade: ESO presented a bizarre 'solution'

A Lithuanian priest raises fundamental questions about the role of the church in contemporary society as churches face large energy bills after being categorized as non-domestic consumers by the energy supplier ESO.

Feb 20 • 04:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns comedian for insinuating pedophilia against priest Júlio Lancellotti

A Brazilian court has ruled against comedian Cassius Matheus dos Santos Soares, ordering him to pay R$15,000 for implying that priest Júlio Lancellotti was involved in pedophilia.

Feb 19 • 19:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

"When I was eight, I experienced sexual violence by a priest"

A Polish woman shares her harrowing experience of childhood sexual abuse by a priest, highlighting her ongoing trauma and the failure of the legal system to hold abusers accountable.

Feb 19 • 16:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tonight the premiere of the film about Monsignor Eterović: 'A powerful story about a priest who did much for the Croatian people'

The film 'Tiha moć' about Monsignor Nikola Eterović premieres in Zagreb, highlighting his significant contributions to Croatia's recognition and relationships with the Vatican.

Feb 19 • 16:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Priest convicted of rape in Rondônia is arrested in Serra Gaúcha after celebrating mass

A 56-year-old priest was arrested in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, after a court-issued warrant for his conviction of vulnerable rape was executed following a mass he celebrated.

Feb 19 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When will Holika Dahan be celebrated on March 2 or 3? Know the correct date of this festival from the priest

The festival of Holika Dahan is debated to be celebrated on either March 2 or March 3, 2026, with religious guidelines suggesting February 3 as the more auspicious date due to specific astrological conditions.

Feb 19 • 11:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why this priest forgave the man who burnt his church to the ground

A priest in Sydney forgave the arsonist responsible for burning down St Patrick's Cathedral after witnessing the destruction of the historic church.

Feb 18 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is the priest who married a trans couple in Corrientes and what did his superiors ask of him now

A priest in Argentina has left his parish after marrying a transgender couple, following complaints from parishioners to the local archbishop.

Feb 18 • 21:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kanu’s freedom, Igbo presidency possible through alignment with Tinubu – Cubana Chief Priest

Cubana Chief Priest urges the South-East to support President Tinubu for the release of Nnamdi Kanu and to secure an Igbo presidency in the 2027 elections.

Feb 18 • 15:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Ioannina: Arrest of a 'priest' for impersonation and fraud

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Ioannina for impersonating a priest and committing fraud, alongside four accomplices.

Feb 18 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is Frei Gilson's rosary? Live event gathers millions of faithful to pray during Lent nights

Catholic priest Frei Gilson attracted nearly 1.5 million followers for a virtual rosary prayer on the first night of Lent.

Feb 18 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father from Rio Preto calls for 'renewing action' from the faithful during Lent; see parish programming

A priest from São José do Rio Preto urges the faithful to embrace Lent as a time for internal change rather than mere religious tradition.

Feb 18 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

40 or 46 days? Priest explains the duration of Lent in the Catholic Church

A priest clarifies the traditional and mathematical interpretations of the duration of Lent in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the significance of the 40 days of reflection and penance.

Feb 18 • 10:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

In Monfalcone, the priest opens the church for Ramadan

A priest in Monfalcone has opened his church to Muslim worshippers for Ramadan, reflecting the intersection of religious observances in Italy this year.

Feb 18 • 08:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The driver was not the driver

This article discusses the duality and complexity of understanding language and meaning through a literary lens, referencing Colombian guerrilla priest Camilo Torres and Gabriel García Márquez.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A trans couple got married in church and sparked controversy in Corrientes: "Biologically we were a man and a woman"

A trans couple's wedding in a church in Corrientes, Argentina, has ignited a significant controversy involving the priest who officiated the ceremony and the local Archdiocese.

Feb 17 • 21:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cubana Chief Priest remains Imo director — City Boy Movement

The City Boy Movement has affirmed that Pascal Okechukwu, known as Cubana Chief Priest, is still the Imo State Director amid rumors of an internal leadership change.

Feb 17 • 09:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Danish priest likened possession of child pornography to stamp collecting

A Danish priest faces trial after comparing the possession of child pornography to collecting stamps, sparking outrage and legal consequences.

Feb 17 • 06:01 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Colombia: 60 years after his death, the 'guerrilla priest' formally identified

The remains of Camilo Torres, a prominent figure in Colombia's guerrilla movement and supporter of liberation theology, have been formally identified 60 years after his death in combat.

Feb 16 • 22:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A Danish priest tried for possession of 80,000 images of child pornography compares it to a "stamp collection"

A Danish priest faces trial for possessing 80,000 child pornography images, controversially comparing it to collecting stamps.

Feb 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Priest on child abuse images: 'Like collecting stamps'

A Danish priest faces charges for possessing over 80,000 images and nearly 2,300 videos depicting child abuse, which he likened to stamp collecting.

Feb 16 • 11:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Former priest confesses: Had 250 hours of abuse material involving children

A former priest from South Zealand admitted in court to possessing over 80,000 illegal images and videos of children under 18 years old.

Feb 16 • 10:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An elephant crushed a 100-year-old priest to death in Bahraich

In Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, a wild elephant killed a 100-year-old priest, marking the second death from elephant attacks in just 12 hours.

Feb 16 • 09:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is Father Giovanni, the priest who moves faith and charity in Itaúna

The story of Father Giovanni van de Laar, an 87-year-old priest from Itaúna, Brazil, highlights his significant role in promoting faith and charity in the community, celebrated through a new documentary.

Feb 15 • 18:33 UTC

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