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Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby steps down amid sexual abuse scandal in Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced his resignation Tuesday, taking "personal and institutional responsibility" after an inquiry found he failed to promptly report abuse allegations against a Church of England volunteer.

November 12, 2024

Archbishop of Canterbury under fire after sexual abuse cover-up scandal in Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is facing mounting pressure to step down after a report revealed years of institutional cover-ups by the Church of England, allowing a known abuser to operate unchecked for years.

November 11, 2024

American Jewish, Muslim voters take opposing directions amid Gaza War and domestic economic concerns

In a historic shake-up, both Muslim and Jewish voters introduced fresh dynamics to the 2024 presidential election. While Jewish Americans largely continued their Democratic support, a noticeable minority within select locales--such as zip codes in New York City -- shifted toward President-elect Donald Trump.

November 9, 2024

Missing for 5 years, Notre Dame’s iconic bells return in emotional ceremony

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral is ringing its bells once more, five years after a devastating fire nearly destroyed the Paris landmark.

November 8, 2024

More than half of Christians are watching adult films, researchers say

More than 50% of U.S. Christians admit to consuming sexually explicit material and 22% say they do so weekly, according to an evangelical research firm.

November 7, 2024

Catholics swung to Trump this election cycle

Catholic voters said "yes" to Donald Trump in Tuesday's election, giving the Republican a 10-point jump from 2020 to 2024.

November 6, 2024

Mushrooms hit the ballots as researchers grapple with the dangers of psychedelics

Election Day might see Massachusetts become the third state to decriminalize psilocybin, if enough Bay State voters mark "yes" on their ballot's Question 4. But some experts say that shift could be quite dangerous.

November 1, 2024

Pope Francis targets AI in new encyclical

Pope Francis is skeptical of artificial intelligence's effects on humanity, and on Thursday he released an encyclical explaining why. In the 141-page document, called "Dilexit Nos" (He loved us), the pontiff grapples with many of the issues of modern culture -- war, economics and rapidly advancing technology.

October 25, 2024

Vatican extends deal allowing Communist China a say in picking bishops

The Vatican on Tuesday said it had agreed to extend a controversial deal that gives China's Communist leaders a major say in the appointment of local Catholic bishops. The latest four-year extension of a provisional deal originally signed in 2018 once again cedes significant power to China's leaders as a way to unify the divided Catholic Church inside the officially atheist country.

October 22, 2024

Doug Emhoff questions Jewish voters for Trump: ‘He does not care about us’

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, says he's finding it harder to understand why any Jews are voting for Donald Trump in the upcoming election.

October 21, 2024

U.K. convicts pro-life veteran of thought crime for praying outside abortion clinic

A British army veteran has now been convicted for silently praying outside an abortion clinic, in what experts are calling "a legal turning point of immense proportions" for free speech and religious liberty in the U.K.

October 18, 2024

Renewed push for assisted dying in the U.K. faces united Christian opposition

Christians in the United Kingdom have watched in horror as rates of medically assisted suicide have soared globally in the past few years.

October 17, 2024

Cheap, trendy, dangerous: Chinese fast fashion uses U.S. trade loophole, lures Gen Z to toxic goods

Chinese retailers selling "affordable" clothing, such as Shein, are flooding the U.S. market with sparkly dresses, statement jewelry and other trendy items, but reports link these products to harmful exposure.

October 16, 2024

Catholic vote gives Trump an edge in swing states, says new polling

Catholic voters in most of the key swing states are giving former President Donald Trump a 5-point lead over Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a recently released poll from the National Catholic Reporter.

October 14, 2024

Millions of church-going Christians expected to skip voting in November

Around 32 million Christians who regularly attend church are ready to sit out the 2024 presidential election, according to a new survey.

October 11, 2024

Kanye West, wife followed by divorce, private investigator rumors

Rapper Kanye West and his architect wife Bianca Censori are doing their best to dispel divorce rumors.

October 10, 2024

Elon Musk clarifies his stance on vaccines, reiterates support for Trump in new interview

X owner Elon Musk took the opportunity during a recent interview with Tucker Carlson to reaffirm his support for vaccines, while expressing concerns about vaccine mandates and safety standards.

October 9, 2024

Hospitals high and dry on IV fluids after major plant shutdown post-Hurricane Helene

U.S. health care providers are racing to ration intravenous (IV) fluids after the country's largest supplier was forced to halt production in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

October 7, 2024

Lana Del Rey fans rail after songstress marries allegedly ‘MAGA’ alligator tour guide

For a celebrity, singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey has always been fairly private. But recently, she's found it increasingly difficult to escape the spotlight. Interest in her private life has soared since the 39-year-old artist shocked fans with a quick marriage to Louisiana alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene.

October 4, 2024

Pope Francis urges unity as advocates for women’s ordination press cause at Vatican gathering

Kicking off the next phase of a closely-watched Vatican reform synod on Wednesday, Pope Francis urged delegates to focus on unity and avoid pushing personal agendas so "each person feels welcomed." But advocates for women's ordination in the Catholic Church say they feel anything but welcomed.

October 2, 2024