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Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
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88-Year-Old Francis Marks 12th Anniversary As Pope From Hospital
Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia for almost a month.
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Archbishop Of Canterbury To End Official Duties On January 6 Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.
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How The Church Of England, Hit By Unprecedented Scandal, Will Pick Its Next Leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby - who married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - resigned over an abuse cover-up scandal on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented moment for the Church of England.
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Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders
Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.
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US Teacher, 26, Arrested For Sexually Abusing Teenager She Met In Church
A church leader told the Federal Bureau of Investigation that Gray had confessed during a counselling session in 2023 that "the relationship was sexual."
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"We Won't Forget You": Alexei Navalny's Supporters Gather To Say Goodbye
In a candle-lit Moscow church, mourners stood Friday in silence around the coffin of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny as thousands paid tribute outside.
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Thousands Gather For Alexei Navalny's Funeral Despite Arrest Warning
Thousands of mourners gathered near a church in southern Moscow on Friday, braving the prospect of arrest to pay their respects to late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at his funeral.
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Putin Critic's Funeral To Take Place This Week Amid Fear Of Crackdown
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral service will be held at a church in southern Moscow on Friday, allies of the politician said.
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Pope Francis Calls Sexual Pleasure ''A Gift From God'', Warns Of Dangers Of Porn
The 87-year-old religious leader told his followers that ''sex was something to be cherished'', but it is ultimately being ''undermined by pornography.''
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Charges Against Russian Orthodox Church Leader For "Justifying" Ukraine Invasion
Ukraine said Saturday it had filed criminal charges against Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, in absentia for "justifying" Russia's invasion.
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Makenzi Nthenge: 5 Points On Kenya Pastor Arrested After Followers Allegedly Starve To Death
The police in Kenya have arrested Paul Makenzi, a pastor suspected of running a cult, for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. The police have found 51 bodies near the Good News International Church, according to news agency AFP.
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Canadian Leaders Tell Pope Of Horrors Of Church-Run Indigenous Scools
Canada's leaders on Wednesday pointedly told Pope Francis of the horrors of Church-run residential schools for indigenous and the pontiff lamented that many were still living in poverty in one of the world's richest countries.
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Church Leader Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing 3 Children In Mexico
The head of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch that claims about 5 million followers worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to felony counts of sexually abusing three children, California state prosecutors announced on Friday.
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Head Of Major Australian Church Quits Over Inappropriate Conduct With Women
Australia's biggest evangelical church said on Wednesday its founder had resigned after acting inappropriately towards two women, another blow to an influential organisation already reeling from charges the leader had covered up sex abuse.
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Amid Health Concerns, Pope Francis Marks 12 Years As Catholic Church Leader
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month in hospital but with his health casting a shadow over his future.
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88-Year-Old Francis Marks 12th Anniversary As Pope From Hospital
Pope Francis will on Thursday mark the 12th anniversary of his election as leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, but he will do so from Rome's Gemelli hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia for almost a month.
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Archbishop Of Canterbury To End Official Duties On January 6 Amid Sex Abuse Scandal
Anglican church leader Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, said Wednesday he will step down on January 6 having resigned over a damning report into the church's handling of a serial abuse case.
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How The Church Of England, Hit By Unprecedented Scandal, Will Pick Its Next Leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby - who married Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - resigned over an abuse cover-up scandal on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented moment for the Church of England.
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Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders
Pope Francis will address G7 leaders on Friday on artificial intelligence, an unprecedented appearance that reflects the Vatican's growing interest in the new technology, its risks and rewards.
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US Teacher, 26, Arrested For Sexually Abusing Teenager She Met In Church
A church leader told the Federal Bureau of Investigation that Gray had confessed during a counselling session in 2023 that "the relationship was sexual."
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"We Won't Forget You": Alexei Navalny's Supporters Gather To Say Goodbye
In a candle-lit Moscow church, mourners stood Friday in silence around the coffin of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny as thousands paid tribute outside.
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Thousands Gather For Alexei Navalny's Funeral Despite Arrest Warning
Thousands of mourners gathered near a church in southern Moscow on Friday, braving the prospect of arrest to pay their respects to late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at his funeral.
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Putin Critic's Funeral To Take Place This Week Amid Fear Of Crackdown
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's funeral service will be held at a church in southern Moscow on Friday, allies of the politician said.
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Pope Francis Calls Sexual Pleasure ''A Gift From God'', Warns Of Dangers Of Porn
The 87-year-old religious leader told his followers that ''sex was something to be cherished'', but it is ultimately being ''undermined by pornography.''
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Charges Against Russian Orthodox Church Leader For "Justifying" Ukraine Invasion
Ukraine said Saturday it had filed criminal charges against Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, in absentia for "justifying" Russia's invasion.
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Makenzi Nthenge: 5 Points On Kenya Pastor Arrested After Followers Allegedly Starve To Death
The police in Kenya have arrested Paul Makenzi, a pastor suspected of running a cult, for allegedly telling his followers to fast to death. The police have found 51 bodies near the Good News International Church, according to news agency AFP.
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Canadian Leaders Tell Pope Of Horrors Of Church-Run Indigenous Scools
Canada's leaders on Wednesday pointedly told Pope Francis of the horrors of Church-run residential schools for indigenous and the pontiff lamented that many were still living in poverty in one of the world's richest countries.
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Church Leader Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing 3 Children In Mexico
The head of a Mexico-based evangelical megachurch that claims about 5 million followers worldwide pleaded guilty on Friday to felony counts of sexually abusing three children, California state prosecutors announced on Friday.
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Head Of Major Australian Church Quits Over Inappropriate Conduct With Women
Australia's biggest evangelical church said on Wednesday its founder had resigned after acting inappropriately towards two women, another blow to an influential organisation already reeling from charges the leader had covered up sex abuse.
