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upi.comworld3 hrs ago
Pope Leo and Bad Bunny Hold Private Meeting in Spain, Forgo Public Appearance
The Vatican confirmed the meeting took place behind closed doors. No photos were released and the encounter remained private.
rte.iefinance8 hrs ago
EU Proposes Sanctions on Russian Orthodox Church Leader
The European Union has drafted a new sanctions package that includes the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. The measures would impose travel bans and asset freezes if approved.
rte.ieworld9 hrs ago
U.S. Catholic Bishops Plan National Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
U.S. Catholic bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The ceremony follows earlier consecrations by bishops in other countries. Organizers say the act carries spiritual significance for participants.
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France 24world5 hrs agoUpdated
Pope to bless Barcelona basilica tower on centenary of designer's death
The Pope will bless the central tower of a Barcelona basilica on Wednesday. The visit follows an open-air mass attended by 1.5 million people and precedes travel to the Canary Islands.
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France 24world8 hrs ago
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Completed Sagrada Familia Tower and Criticizes European Defense Spending
The pontiff will celebrate Mass at the Barcelona basilica and bless its newly completed 566-foot central tower during his weeklong visit to Spain.
Nbc Newsworld19 hrs ago
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Sagrada Familia’s New Jesus Christ Tower and Criticizes Europe’s Defense Spending
Pope Leo XIV will hold Mass at Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia on Wednesday and offer a papal blessing to the basilica’s newly completed central tower. The visit marks the first papal trip to Spain in 15 years.
observer.comscience23 hrs ago
Pontiff meets Puerto Rican singer at Madrid stadium after faith event
The Pontiff held a private audience with the Puerto Rican artist at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Monday following a faith festival attended by 70,000 people. The meeting occurred during the Pontiff's visit to Madrid that began last Saturday.
vaticannews.vaworld1 day ago
Pope Leo Visits Cockpit and Receives Spanish Air Force Escort on Madrid–Barcelona Flight
Pope Leo joined the pilots of a commercial flight from Madrid to Barcelona and waved to escorting Spanish Air Force jets on the second leg of his Spain tour.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Southern Baptist Convention to Vote on Constitutional Amendment Codifying Ban on Women Pastors
Delegates will consider a constitutional change barring churches with women pastors and elect new leadership at the annual meeting in Orlando.
forbes.comworld1 day ago
Liberia Formally Complains to Nigeria Over Cleric's Political Prophecies and Advice
Liberia's embassy in Abuja lodged a formal protest with Nigeria's foreign ministry on June 8, 2026, citing statements by Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele.
reviewjournal.comtechnology1 day ago
Pope Leo Criticizes AI Companies as 'New Colonialism' in NPR Interview
NPR reported on June 9 that Pope Leo described artificial intelligence companies as a new form of colonialism. The segment aired on Morning Edition.
Abc Newsworld1 day ago
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Montserrat and Sagrada Familia in June 2026 Amid Low Catholic Practice in Secular Catalonia
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Montserrat monastery and celebrate Mass at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Basilica on June 10, 2026, during a seven-day trip to Spain.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Pentagon Reduces Religious Affiliation Codes from Over 200 to 31
The Pentagon cut its list of religious affiliation codes to 31 on Friday to simplify chaplain services. The change followed criticism from members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that the LDS entry was not grouped with Christian faiths.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
Pope addresses Spain's parliament on global crisis
Pope Leo spoke to Spain's parliament about rising conflict, polarization, and human rights concerns. Lawmakers gave the address a seven-minute standing ovation.
Just the Newsworld1 day agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Condemns Clergy Abuse, Addresses Spanish Parliament and Meets Victims
Pope Leo XIV addressed Spanish bishops and parliament on June 8, 2026, calling for listening, justice and prevention. He is scheduled to meet victims privately later the same day.
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thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Pentagon Streamlines Troop Religious Affiliations from Over 200 Categories to 31 Major Groups
The Department of Defense narrowed its list of religious codes from more than 200 to 31. Officials said the change simplifies record-keeping and helps chaplains allocate resources.
Euronewspolitics2 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Defense of Life, Denounces Clergy Abuse in Spanish Parliament Address
The U.S.-born pontiff spoke to Spanish bishops and parliament on Monday, calling for a culture of care in the Church and safe pathways for migrants.
vaticannews.vapolitics2 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Addresses Spanish Parliament, Says Every Human Life Must Be Protected From Conception to Natural Death
Pope Leo XIV delivered the first papal address to Spain's parliament on June 8, 2026, calling for diplomatic solutions to conflict and support for migrants.
vaticannews.vaworld2 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Inaugurate Sagrada Familia Tower in Barcelona
Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona on June 10 to inaugurate the 172.5-meter Tower of Jesus Christ at the Sagrada Familia. The event marks the 100th anniversary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death and the structure's completion as the world's tallest church.
winnipegfreepress.comworld2 days ago
African Church Primate Calls for Stronger Government Action on Insecurity at Clergy Investiture
Julius Osayande Abbe called for stronger action against insecurity during a Lagos ceremony and backed the Christian Association of Nigeria's plan to observe June 14 as Black Sunday.
thenation.comworld2 days ago
Pakistani Workers Report Deportations from UAE After Iran War Began
Shia Muslim workers from Pakistan say they lost jobs and faced removal from the United Arab Emirates shortly after the Iran war started. NPR reported the accounts on June 7, 2026.
Al Jazeeraworld2 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Papal Mass in Spain in 15 Years, Drawing Over One Million in Madrid
The pontiff celebrated Mass at Plaza de Cibeles on the second day of his week-long visit to Spain, the first papal trip there in 15 years. Organizers reported attendance between 1.2 million and two million.
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The Independenttechnology3 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Historic First Visit to Spain, Inaugurates Sagrada Familia Tower and Meets Migrants
The first American pope performed the viral internet hand signal on 6 June while beginning a week-long visit to Spain that includes stops in Barcelona, Montserrat and the Canary Islands.
montrealgazette.comworld3 days ago
Montreal Police Arrest Man Suspected of Attempting to Firebomb Synagogue
Police detained a suspect Friday after an alleged attempt to firebomb Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, one of Canada's oldest synagogues. The incident is the latest in a reported series of antisemitic events in the country.
The Independentpolitics3 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Corpus Domini Mass in Madrid with Hundreds of Thousands in Attendance
Crowds filled a central Madrid plaza Sunday for the pope’s main Mass and a flower-carpet procession. The event marked the second day of his weeklong visit to Spain.
Euronewspolitics3 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Begins Spain Visit, Praises Left-Wing Government’s Multilateralism and Peace Efforts While Addressing Clerical Abuse Scandal
The 70-year-old pontiff arrived in Madrid on Saturday for a week-long trip that includes meetings with abuse victims and an address to parliament. Euronews reported the visit will also cover immigration and social justice.
ABC Newsworld3 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo XIV Begins Spain Visit as 500,000 Attend Madrid Prayer Vigil
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Madrid on Saturday for a weeklong visit and noted that many young people would likely choose a Bad Bunny concert over seeing him.
vaticannews.vapolitics3 days ago
Pope Visits Spain, Praises Migration Policy and Addresses Church Abuse
Pope Leo praised Spain's migration policies and met with officials during a visit that began Saturday. He also discussed sexual abuse cases within the Catholic Church and a compensation agreement reached in March.
dailycaller.compolitics3 days ago
Over 1,000 Catholics Hold Eucharistic Procession Through D.C. Squares Near White House Under Theme 'One Nation Under God'
The fourth annual procession, part of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, passed through Lafayette Square on June 6.
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vaticannews.vaworld3 days ago
Pope Leo says U.S.-Israel actions against Iran fail just-war criteria
Pope Leo stated during a visit to Madrid that the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran does not meet Catholic standards for a just war. The remarks come amid ongoing military developments reported across multiple fronts.
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vaticannews.vaworld3 days ago
Pope Leo XIV to Bless Sagrada Família’s Record 172.5-Meter Tower on 100th Anniversary of Gaudí’s Death
Pope Leo XIV will visit Barcelona on June 10, 2026, to bless the basilica's 172.5-meter main tower, exactly 100 years after Antoni Gaudí's death.
France 24world3 days agoUpdated
Pope Leo begins Spain visit focused on immigration and basilica project
Pope Leo arrived in Spain on Saturday for a week-long trip that includes inaugurating a new tower at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica and meetings with migrants. The pontiff also commented on youth interest in popular culture versus papal events.
catholicnewsagency.comworld4 days ago
Washington archbishop removes priest as exorcist after UFO comments
The Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., removed a priest from his role as exorcist after public statements linking UFO sightings to demons. The archdiocese also ended its relationship with a nonprofit led by the priest.
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Usa Todaypolitics4 days ago
Pentagon Streamlines Recognized Faith Codes for Service Members from Over 200 to 31
The Department of Defense reduced religious affiliation codes to 31 under direction from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation said it is considering legal action.
politics5 days ago
U.S. Military Reduces Recognized Faith Codes from Over 200 to 31
A Thursday memo from Undersecretary of Defense Anthony Tata reduced the U.S. Military Chaplain Corps' recognized faith codes from over 200 to 31. The change follows an earlier announcement by War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Newsweekpolitics6 days ago
Washington Archdiocese Removes Priest From Exorcist Role After UFO Remarks
A Catholic priest in Washington, D.C., was removed from his exorcist duties after a May 29 video linked most UFO sightings to demonic activity. The archbishop acted on June 3 and ended ties with the priest's ministry center.
thehindu.comworld6 days ago
Dalai Lama, 90, to Receive Knee Treatment in New Delhi
The 90-year-old spiritual leader will undergo medical care for his left knee as he manages ongoing health concerns.
Abc Newsworld6 days ago
Benin inaugurates Romuald Wadagni as president after Talon’s two terms
Romuald Wadagni took office after Patrice Talon completed two terms. The transition continues Benin’s record of democratic handovers that began in 1991.
Abc Newsworld6 days ago
Spain and Catholic Bishops Approve Joint Reparations Program for Historic Clergy Abuse Claims Ahead of Papal Visit
Spain approved a joint church-state reparations program for victims of long-ago sexual abuse by clergy. The plan gives the government final say on payouts and opened for applications months before Pope Leo XIV arrives on June 6.
koreatimes.co.krworld6 days ago
Shincheonji Founder Lee Man-hee Questioned Over Alleged Mass PPP Membership Drive
Lee Man-hee appeared at a Seoul task force office on June 4, 2026, for his first questioning on Political Parties Act violations. Yonhap reported the probe centers on more than 50,000 church members who joined the opposition party between 2021 and 2023.
order-order.comworld6 days ago
GB News Investigation Reveals Open Polygamy Matchmaking Ads on UK Social Media Alongside Strict Benefit Rules
A GB News investigation found Facebook posts and a matchmaking app openly advertising polygamous relationships in Britain. The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed limited welfare payments for certain overseas polygamous households starting April 2026.
Euronewsscience7 days ago
Patti Smith Performs at Opening of Vatican Pavilion at Venice Biennale
Patti Smith joined Soundwalk Collective for a half-hour performance at the Church of Santa Maria di Nazareth on 8 May 2026. The event marked the official opening of the Holy See Pavilion at the 61st Venice Biennale.
rte.iescience7 days ago
1.7 Million Attend Hajj Pilgrimage in Mecca
More than 1.7 million people completed the annual Hajj in Mecca last week. Temperatures exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the spring event, which historically occurs in cooler months.
The Hillpolitics7 days ago
Economist/YouGov Poll: Pope Leo XIV Holds +32 Net Favorability, Trump at -22
A new survey released Monday found 55 percent of respondents viewed Pope Leo XIV favorably compared with 37 percent for President Trump. The poll collected responses from 1,604 adults between May 29 and June 1.
nypost.comworld7 days ago
Pope Leo Appoints EWTN Executive as First Woman to Head Vatican Communications Department
Pope Leo appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado, president and COO of EWTN News, to head the Vatican's Dicastery for Communications. She will be the first woman in the senior role and begins duties in November.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics8 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Appoints EWTN News President Maria Montserrat Alvarado to Head Vatican Communications
Pope Leo XIV appointed the Mexican-American president of EWTN News to head the Dicastery of Communications on Tuesday. The move places a laywoman in charge of one of the Vatican’s largest-budget departments.
world8 days ago
Israeli Man Charged with Religiously Motivated Assault on French Nun in Jerusalem
Police detained a 36-year-old West Bank settler and the state attorney’s office charged him with assault motivated by hostility toward a religious group after a video showed him pushing and kicking the nun on April 28.
South China Morning Postworld8 days ago
Japan sees rise in anti-Muslim incidents as population grows
Reports describe increased online misinformation and abusive messages directed at mosques. The Muslim population reached an estimated 420,000 by the end of 2024.
Al Jazeerapolitics8 days ago
Christian Leaders from Multiple Countries Hold Prayer Event at Israeli Knesset
Foreign Christians offered prayers of repentance at the Israeli Knesset during the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast on or immediately before 1 June 2026, seeking forgiveness for their nations' failure to support Israel and confront anti-Semitism.
Axiosai9 days ago
AI Models Reference Religion in Only 5-16% of Moral and Personal Queries, Far Below U.S. Public Expectations
A multi-university consortium released three studies showing large language models systematically omit religious perspectives on grief, family and ethics questions. The research evaluated 27 models against expectations from 1,125 U.S. adults.
vaticannews.vaworld9 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Schedules Visits to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026
Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain in June 2026 and France in September 2026. The trips come as youth movements report rising adult baptisms in both countries.
Fox Newspolitics9 days ago
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV After Pope Meets With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social Saturday criticizing Pope Leo XIV for meeting Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last week at the Vatican. Johnson led a delegation that included George Floyd family lawyer Antonio Romanucci and presented Chicago apparel including a Cubs h…
washingtonpost.compolitics10 days ago
Texas Jury Convicts Anthony Odiong of Sexual Assault
A Texas jury found Anthony Odiong guilty of first- and second-degree sexual assault after a four-day trial in Waco. The verdict followed testimony from multiple women who reported abuse spanning more than a decade.
vaticannews.vaai10 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Issues Encyclical on Artificial Intelligence and Human Dignity
Pope Leo XIV signed the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas at the Vatican on May 15, 2026. The document addresses artificial intelligence and its effects on human dignity.
South China Morning Postworld10 days ago
Sri Lankan Buddhist Hierarchy Suspends Senior Monk Over Child Sex Abuse Allegation
Sri Lanka’s Buddhist leadership suspended 71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana on Saturday after police charged him with sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in 2022. The monk lost his role as custodian of a sacred ficus at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple while legal proceedings cont…
vaticannews.vaai11 days ago
Pope Leo XIV encyclical addresses AI risks as Anthropic co-founder attends Vatican event
Pope Leo XIV released his first major written teaching on artificial intelligence. The document outlines concerns about job displacement, military applications, and environmental effects. Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah spoke at the release ceremony.
theweek.comai11 days ago
Pope Leo Issues First Major Document on Artificial Intelligence
The first U.S.-born pope called for strict ethical limits on artificial intelligence and warned of new forms of digital slavery. American readers voiced support and skepticism.
focustaiwan.twpolitics11 days ago
Politician Addresses Eid Event in New York City
A politician spoke at a Muslim Eid celebration in New York City while wearing a hijab. Video showed an audience that appeared mostly male and some attendees talking during the remarks.
Forbesai11 days ago
Catholic Startup Develops AI Chatbot Trained on Church Teachings
Longbeard launched Magisterium AI, a chatbot that answers questions using over 32,000 Catholic documents. The company is now building a new model called Ephrem, planned for release in 2027.
thesouthafrican.comtechnology12 days ago
Rare Buffalo With Blond Hair Gains Online Attention
A buffalo with blond hair has drawn online attention after images circulated on social media. The animal's appearance has been compared to a U.S. political figure, and its visibility has reportedly affected plans for a religious ceremony.
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