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🇵🇱 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 • 07:57 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Is the priest creating pressure to buy? asks the reader. The bishop is 'largely agreeing'.

A discussion is sparked regarding whether priests create pressure on funeral attendees to purchase floral arrangements by reading aloud from ribbons during memorial services, with both a bishop and funeral home advocating for sensitivity in condolences.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

The priest shouts in the stands. But it's the suspended coach in disguise

Max Allegri has transformed a struggling AC Milan into a competitive team despite criticism regarding his coaching style.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father Romeu da Fonte dies at 96; was the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife

Father Romeu da Fonte, the oldest active priest in the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife, passed away at the age of 96.

Mar 22 • 22:56 UTC
🇵🇱 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

60 Years Since the Death / Vendelín Javorka, Prominent Prisoner of the Soviet Gulag According to Testimonies from Preserved Letters

The article commemorates the life and contributions of Vendelín Javorka, a Jesuit priest, diplomat, and prominent gulag prisoner, marking the 60th anniversary of his death.

Mar 22 • 10:47 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Words of the Priest / Sun Behind the Clouds

The article reflects on biblical stories of resurrection, emphasizing the reactions of those around Jesus to his claims about life and death.

Mar 22 • 06:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

He was supposed to give Putin a horse. The controversial priest has died

A controversial Orthodox priest from Murmansk, known for his ties to the Russian army and for having allegedly gifted a horse to Putin, has died.

Mar 21 • 22:38 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

There are sins that a 'ordinary' priest cannot forgive. The priest warned the faithful

A priest emphasizes the importance of confession before Easter, highlighting that certain serious sins cannot be absolved by an ordinary priest.

Mar 21 • 18:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Priest found dead in Tijuana motel: What do we know about the case?

José Luis Rodríguez de Anda, a priest from the Archdiocese of Tijuana, was found dead in a motel room, reportedly having been missing for a week prior.

Mar 21 • 00:08 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 18:19 UTC
🇸🇰 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 Litoměřice diocese due to a shortage of priests and the significant decline in church attendance among the population.

Mar 20 • 16:50 UTC
🇸🇪 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 • 13:34 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
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Priest Warned the Faithful About Confession. 'This is Bad'

A priest in Poland has issued a warning to the faithful about the importance of confessing their sins before Easter, sharing advice on how to prepare for the sacrament of reconciliation.

Mar 20 • 04:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

For decades, a priest has been providing food for the homeless, now faces a fine of over 10 million

A priest in Czechia who has dedicated decades to feeding the homeless now faces a significant fine exceeding 10 million crowns.

Mar 20 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Priest's Training': faithful celebrate Saint Joseph's Day with a run and rain in the interior of Ceará

Faithful in Ceará celebrate Saint Joseph's Day by participating in a community run as part of a health initiative organized by their parish priest.

Mar 19 • 18:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the scandal of the priest from Nemakščiai about the hidden family – the verdict: the woman and children move out of the house

A scandal involving a priest from Nemakščiai, who allegedly hid a relationship and children, has led to the woman and children moving out following public scrutiny and church actions.

Mar 19 • 08:34 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
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Father Alberto Reyes, a social reference in Cuba: "The country is a pot that can explode at any moment"

Cuban priest Alberto Reyes expresses concern about the tense situation in Cuba and the potential for unrest amidst calls for political change.

Mar 19 • 00:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juazeiro do Norte celebrates the 44th edition of Padre Cícero Week; see the schedule

Juazeiro do Norte is celebrating the 182nd anniversary of Priest Cícero with various cultural and religious activities from March 20 to 24.

Mar 18 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

Court confirms sentence for priest for sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl in the confessional

A court in Czechia has upheld a conditional sentence for a priest found guilty of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in a confessional.

Mar 18 • 14:39 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

The court confirmed a suspended sentence for priest Hořák for a sexual assault on a girl in the confessional

A Czech priest received a suspended sentence and a seven-year ban from working with children after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor in a church confessional.

Mar 18 • 12:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Do Not Confess These 'Sins' During Confession. A Known Priest Created a List

A Polish priest has outlined behaviors that Catholics should avoid confessing during the sacrament of reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of internal transformation during Lent.

Mar 18 • 10:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Do you have to go to church on Easter? A well-known priest dispels doubts

A popular Polish priest clarifies that not all Catholics are obligated to attend Easter Mass, highlighting exceptions for certain individuals.

Mar 17 • 18:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Mother waited for news about her 16-year-old child in the hospital – Then two police officers and a priest entered the room

A mother awaited news in a hospital about her 16-year-old after a tragic accident in Tampere, Finland, which involved a young driver and alarming eyewitness accounts.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Long-time priest of Klaipėda region has died

A long-serving priest from the Klaipėda region, L. Fetingis, has passed away, with funeral services planned in his hometown.

Mar 17 • 08:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A long-time Lithuanian priest has died – his contributions to culture are invaluable

Father Liudvikas Fetingis, a notable figure in the Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran community, has passed away at the age of 85.

Mar 17 • 07:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Father Alfonso

Father Alfonso Avilés, the parish priest of San Alberto Magno, tragically drowned while attempting to save another's life, leaving a profound impact on his community.

Mar 16 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First the peak, then the corrupt priest, now the opportunistic... Repeated controversies over Brahmins in UP!

The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is heating up ahead of the 2027 elections, following a controversial question on a recruitment exam that offended the Brahmin community.

Mar 16 • 09:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Priest or flop – the list of future jobs

The article from Dagens Nyheter presents a list of jobs categorized by the prospects of employment following graduation, indicating the varying levels of competition for these positions.

Mar 16 • 05:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Images of the crowded farewell to the priest who died rescuing altar boys

Hundreds of faithful bid farewell to priests Alfonso Avilés Pérez and Pedro Anzoátegui, who drowned while attempting to rescue two altar boys during a Lenten retreat in Ecuador.

Mar 15 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Spanish priest drowns trying to save an altar boy in Ecuador

A Spanish priest drowned while attempting to rescue an altar boy from rough seas in Ecuador, leading to widespread mourning in his community.

Mar 15 • 19:15 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Media: The bishopric will investigate the secret life of a priest with a woman and children

A priest in Lithuania, K. Žutautas, is under investigation by the bishopric for allegedly living with a woman and her two children, despite initially denying such claims.

Mar 15 • 09:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Word of the Priest / Without False Alibis

The article discusses the film 'My Father is Baryshnikov' featuring a young boy in the Soviet Union who believes his father is a famous ballet dancer.

Mar 15 • 06:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ada Berger: "I studied to be a priest but dropped out"

Ada Berger, a playwright and director, transitioned from studying to be a priest to theater, addressing profound questions through her art.

Mar 15 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The life and work of Father Alfonso Avilés, the priest from Murcia who served for 30 years

Father Alfonso Avilés, a beloved priest from Murcia who dedicated 30 years of service, was remembered fondly by his parishioners after his tragic death while rescuing two young people in Ecuador.

Mar 14 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Grief for Gogo: 14-year-old loses her life due to medical error - The father seeks at least an apology

A 14-year-old girl named Gogo died following a surgery for childhood obesity, prompting her priest father to demand accountability from the medical professionals involved.

Mar 14 • 15:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Priest Crucified and Left with a Crown of Thorns on His Head

A disturbing case involving the brutal murder of a 76-year-old pastor in Arizona has captured public attention, with his body discovered in a horrifying crucified pose.

Mar 14 • 10:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Anger After the Priest's Death: "As Soon as Hezbollah Comes, You Run Like Cowardly Rats"

The death of Father Pierre in Qlayaa, Lebanon, ignites anger and frustration within the local Christian community, amidst ongoing dangers from the ongoing conflict.

Mar 14 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Archdiocese of Guayaquil mourns the death of Father Alfonso Avilés and expresses solidarity for the missing priest in Playas

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil has expressed condolences for the death of Father Alfonso Avilés, who died while trying to save a drowning altar boy, and also addressed the disappearance of Father Pedro Anzoategui following the incident.

Mar 14 • 02:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Soludo’s threat to end traditional religion wrong – Catholic priest, Unegbu

Reverend Fr. Angelo Unegbu criticizes the Anambra State Government's crackdown on traditional religions, asserting that it threatens justice and religious tolerance.

Mar 14 • 00:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Father Alfonso Avilés drowns while saving altar boy at Playas: another priest is missing

Father Alfonso Avilés has drowned while attempting to save an altar boy in Ecuador, and another priest is currently missing.

Mar 13 • 22:06 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Candomblé priest arrested on suspicion of raping a 13-year-old girl in the interior of SP

A 66-year-old Candomblé priest was arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl over a two-year period in São José do Rio Pardo, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 20:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The priest delivers food to the sailors on the shadow ship

A priest and seaman service representatives delivered food to the Russian crew of a detained cargo ship off the southern coast of Sweden, where a unique situation has arisen due to the ship's false flagging and legal issues.

Mar 13 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PERSON OF THE WEEK ⟩ Aivar Sarapik: We struggle with death here every day

Aivar Sarapik, a priest in the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church and former military chaplain, reflects on his lifelong commitment to serving others amid the harsh realities of war.

Mar 13 • 17:14 UTC

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